Senior Designer, Cinematics - Unannounced Game

Team Name:

Unannounced Project

Job Title:

Senior Designer, Cinematics - Unannounced Game

Requisition :

R027543

Job Description:

At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share.

Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes

and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds,

and generations - only made possible by building a work environment that

nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our

people.

We are looking for a Senior Cinematic Designer to help us craft a new,

unannounced game for Blizzard. As a key member of the development team, you

will be responsible for delivering high-quality cinematic assets through artistic

and technical expertise. You understand how to effectively build, organize, and

integrate a variety of cinema tics to support the gameplay experience and

narrative intentions. You are comfortable operating in a dynamic environment,

navigating fluid deadlines and changing priorities with purpose.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and

some work from home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities:

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role

includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

* Directly contribute to the practical work of taking cinematic moments from

* storyboard to completion.

* Work closely with art and narrative direction team members and

* collaborate with design, engineering, surfacing, VFX, and lighting

* departments to help deliver game cinema tics to a world-class standard.

* Use your experience in cinematic creation to guide our working practices

* from iterative prototyping to final best-in-class execution.

* Remain current on industry trends including advancement in commercial

* game engines and workflow efficiencies.

* Proactively identify risks and propose solutions within the area of

* cinematic creation.

Experience

* 8+ years of experience in AAA game cinema tics.

* Confirmed experience, having shipped at least one major title in a relevant

* role.

Knowledge & Skills

Experience working with a AAA game engine with an understanding of

implementation and integration of game cinema tics.

Comprehensive understanding of camera work, framing, staging, and

editing, including proficiency in industry-standard 3D workflows.

A portfolio with examples and detailed breakdowns showcasing your

practical work.

Strong understanding of cinematography principles.

Key Attributes

* A team-oriented approach to your work, understanding the importance of

* collaboration and partnering with all departments.

* The ability to inspire others with an enthusiastic approach to game

* development and ongoing commitment to improving core skills.

* Self-motivated ability to solve problems proactively.

* Extra Points

* Experience working through early development R&D phases of a project is

* a plus.

* Solid understanding of video game creation outside of cinematic art (e.g.

* lighting, VFX, characters, animation, audio).

* An interest in photography and cinema.

* Knowledge and experience in practical filmmaking.

* Expertise in 3D composition, form, balance, and color theory.

* Passion for playing a wide variety of video games.

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch,

Diablo, and Star Craft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (), a

division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ:

MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences.

Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically

acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record

that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages

tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via

, Xbox, Play Station, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful

interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media,

technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved

entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft,

Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined

entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in

196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse

teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where

everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic

entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional

and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will

continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be

changed as directed by the Company at any…