Animation Assistant Editor - Temp; SFD​/Cinematics

Team Name:
Creative Development

Job Title:

Animation Assistant Editor - Temp (SFD / Cinematics) Requisition : R027594

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented Animation Assistant Editor Temp for its cinema tics Creative Development team. The Animation Assistant Editor position is a crucial support role – it’s an integral part of a fast-paced environment, offering an opportunity to support and elevate a high performing editorial department, while also helping to diagnose problems and offer solutions. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, with attention to detail and a willingness to learn alongside a growing and talented team.

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. This is a 6-month temporary position.

• Work alongside the animation editorial team by organizing, tracking, and cataloging animation shots and sequences
• Prep, track, and deliver files to and from other departments, such as Integrated Marketing, Sound, Motion Graphics, Localization and game teams
• Successfully and accurately deliver final materials, including correct formats, labels, slates, languages, etc. to clients
• Prep projects from templates and manage work spaces on shared storage
• Provide project media support via ingest, outputs, and organization
• Recognize, troubleshoot, and solve technical problems independently
• Help maintain a shared media storage environment by archiving / organizing media
• Help maintain an archive library of past video projects and materials using our asset management software
• Generate accurate documentation and co-managing the data library

• Experience:
  
  4+ years of experience in a professional post-production environment
• Knowledge &
  
  Skills:
  
  Extensive knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and the Adobe Production Suite applications
• Extensive knowledge of advanced video compression techniques and associated software packages
• Extensive understanding of all required formats for final media and client deliverables
• Knowledge of current industry-standard post-production workflows and organization
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows
• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work well with deadlines and quick project turnover
• Highly self-motivated

• Knowledge of and passion for Blizzard games and/or video games in general
• Knowledge of animation post-production workflow
• Knowledge of post-production specific hardware
• Knowledge of Digital Asset Management software

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 innovate 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 are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran…