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Senior Previz Artist Temp (SFD Cinematics)
Senior Previz Artist Temp (SFD Cinematics)Activision Blizzard • Irvine, California, USA
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Senior Previz Artist Temp (SFD Cinematics)

Senior Previz Artist Temp (SFD Cinematics)

Activision Blizzard • Irvine, California, USA
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Team Name : Cinematics

Job Title :

Senior Previz Artist - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Requisition ID : R026246

Job Description :

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented Senior Previz Artist to assist our Cinematics team in creating the next generation of our award-winning cinematics! You should have experience previsualizing and supporting a directors vision through appropriate use of staging blocking cameras lenses composition motion and editing. You are organized and creative with the ability to solve problems efficiently.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine CA. However we understand each persons circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options including remote work arrangements.

This is a 12-month temporary position.

What You Bring to the Table

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours so this role includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities :

  • Create complex beautifully composed shots that clearly depict story beats through staging blocking camera motion and character performance.
  • Collaborate with a director supervisor lead and other creative stakeholders incorporating their feedback into a cohesive visual.
  • Provide solutions to creative problems and be capable of pitching ideas verbally.
  • Communicate clearly with production staff and manage multiple production tasks simultaneously.
  • Maintain technical cleanliness in all work. Take personal accountability for deliveries and proactively identify possible technical concerns.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

  • 8 years of experience in film / VFX / animation / game production as a previz or rough layout artist working on complex high fidelity sequences and shots.
  • Professional Maya experience. Proficient with animation blocking for previz and familiar with modeling rigging shading etc.
  • Knowledge & Skills

  • Strong cinematic knowledge. Instinctively understand cameras lenses composition film language and editing.
  • Experience previsualizing shots from scratch without prior storyboards or visual reference. Ability to verbally pitch ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Capable of growing through peer feedback and providing honest constructive
  • feedback to others.

  • Understand the role of previz in production and the workings of linked production departments (modeling rigging final layout animation etc.).
  • Extra Points

  • Understand the general themes and style of Blizzard games cinematics and franchises.
  • Proficiency shooting with camera capture systems and processing resulting data.
  • Capable of shooting well exposed and composed photos / videos in practical photography.
  • Experience with Python or MEL scripting in Maya.
  • Required Application Materials

  • Cover letter (optional).
  • Resume (PDF preferred).
  • Demo reel with a connected sequence of shots in digital format (website blog online album etc.).
  • Your Platform

    Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft Overwatch Diablo and StarCraft 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 industrys 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 PlayStation Nintendo Switch iOS and Android.

    Our World

    Activision Blizzard Inc. is one of the worlds 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 provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve 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 time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

    We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

    We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position please email your request to General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

    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 status or disability status among other characteristics.

    Rewards

    We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements the Company offers comprehensive benefits including :

  • Medical dental vision health savings account or health reimbursement account healthcare spending accounts dependent care spending accounts life and AD&D insurance disability insurance;
  • 401(k) with Company match tuition reimbursement charitable donation matching;
  • Paid holidays and vacation paid sick time floating holidays compassion and bereavement leaves parental leave;
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs fitness programs free and discounted games and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability legal service ID protection rental insurance and others;
  • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
  • Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting the U.S. the standard base pay range for this role is $38.85 - $71.83 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately your specific range and offer will be based on several factors including relevant experience performance and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this roles range details for your local geography during the hiring addition to a competitive base pay employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates new hire compensation is negotiable.

    Required Experience :

    Senior IC

    Key Skills

    Python,3ds Max,Anatomy Knowledge,Computer Graphics,Perforce,Zbrush,Unreal Engine,Maya,Adobe Photoshop,Scripting,Unity,Color Theory

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Hourly Salary Salary : 38 - 71

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