Senior Cinematic Producer - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Team Name:

Cinematics

Job Title:

Senior Cinematic Producer - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Requisition ID:

R026360

Job Description:

The Blizzard Animation team is looking for a Senior Cinematic Producer with proven experience producing animation, visual effects, or game trailers. A successful candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of a variety of animation pipelines, exhibit outstanding communication skills and have relevant experience leading a team of digital artists to successfully deliver the assigned content on time, on budget and a level of quality that Blizzard is known for.

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 person’s 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:

• Handle the daily flow of communication for their given project(s) including organizing dailies, taking/distributing notes, active participation as part of show leadership, and help maintain crew and studio morale
• Create and manage project schedules, budgets, track tasks, and deadlines as needed
• Organize meetings that facilitate creative discussions between Blizzard Animation, Game Development Teams, and any support teams as necessary
• Work with other departments to determine scope as well as schedule localization, sound, post, and marketing needs for the project(s)
• Ensure that team members have the resources they need to complete their tasks/assignments including but not limited to assets and tools
• Set goals for department and project deliverables and communicate progress to team members, upper management, game development, and support teams by creating weekly/monthly reports and milestone check-ins
• Communicate goals and progress to team members, upper management, game development, and support teams by creating weekly/monthly reports and milestone check-ins

Minimum Requirements:

Experience

• 8+ years of animation, Game or VFX linear media production in a professional environment
• 5 years working as a Producer in a Professional Animation/VFX or Gaming Company
• Successful track record of building and leading creative teams

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of 3D animation production pipelines
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Existing knowledge of Blizzard Entertainment games, characters, or existing lore

Ket Attributes

• Ability to work as part of a team or independently as needed
• Ability to build and develop strong relationships across all of Blizzard
• Ability to foresee and identify potential issues/roadblocks, then facilitate and lead discussions to minimize their impact on production
• Able to filter, evaluate and deliver criticism on a professional level

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), 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 Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, 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 cult