Associate Producer – Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Team Name:

Cinematics

Job Title:

Associate Producer – Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Requisition ID:

R026443

Job Description:

The Cinematic Associate Producer Temp role will be tasked in a wide-range of duties that may include working within a specific department or on special projects using pre-rendered and/or in-game assets. This position will support the department producers and supervisors by facilitating communication and information sharing between artists, supervisors, departments and the rest of the team.

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 9-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:

• Supports the department producer, project producers, supervisors, and artists with production priorities, delivery targets, and task deadlines necessary to keep the show on track

• Tracks the development of assets and/or shots through the cinematic pipeline and works with the Producers and artists to understand the status of assets/shots within their departments and updates the tracking software with current statuses

• Organizes and schedules meetings related to the project, including arranging OT meals if necessary

• Takes detailed notes during meetings and dailies and ensures timely delivery of notes to the crew on the project

• Acts as a conduit for day-to-day information between the crew as needed or directed

• Helps maintain confluence/wiki pages for the department or project.

• Communicate frequently with the other Department Managers and team leads on project status, risks, and opportunities

• Contribute to a positive work environment

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• Experience with ShotGrid (formally known as Shotgun) and industry best practice standards

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Understands production schedules, timelines, and bids

• Able to effectively communicate with artistic and technical personnel, as well as show management and upper management

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Ability to plan ahead, think outside the box, identify issues/roadblocks, and develop plans to prevent or minimize their impact on production

• Ability to work in a unique, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and small budgets. Experience facilitating teams and meeting deadlines under pressure

Key Attributes

• Self-motivated and able to take the initiative as the need arises

• Approachable, relaxed, and friendly demeanor

• Ability to interact and contribute as part of a team

• Builds strong team relationships with Artists, Supervisors, Directors, and Project Producers

Extra Points

• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, JIRA

• Love of the storytelling process, especially via movies and animation

• Passion for Blizzard games; particularly World of Warcraft, Diablo, Starcraft, and Overwatch

• Familiarity working with an Animation and an In-Game Cinematics Pipeline

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®, Wor