Associate Producer, In-Game Cinematics - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Team Name:

Cinematics

Job Title:

Associate Producer, In-Game Cinematics - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Requisition ID:

R026171

Job Description:

The Blizzard Entertainment In-Game Cinematic team is looking for an Associate Producer to join the ranks. In this role, you will be tasked in a wide range of duties that will include working within a specific department or on special projects using in-game assets. You will support the projects by partnering with the supervisors by facilitating communication and information sharing between artists, supervisors, departments and the rest of the team.

This role is 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.

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 In-Game supervisors, and artists with production priorities, delivery targets, and task deadlines necessary to keep shows on track.

• Has deep knowledge of all tasks in progress and communicates updates from production, directors, and artists.

• Tracks the development of assets through the in-game cinematic pipeline and works with the producers and artists to understand the status of assets within their departments.

• Organizes and schedules meetings related to the department.

• 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.

• Assists in the scheduling of department projects as requested by the project producers and supervisors.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• Experience working on an animated series or film, as well as at least one shipped AAA game cinematic, is a plus.

• Experience with Flow (formerly known as Shotgun), Jira and industry standard methodologies.

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.

• Ability to interact and contribute as part of a team.

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

• Excellent problem-solving ability.

• Ability to plan ahead, think creatively, 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.

Key Attributes

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

• Approachable, relaxed, and friendly demeanor.

Extra Points

• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and other DCC applications

• Exposure or experience managing technical teams, scrum

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

• Real passion for Blizzard games; particularly World of Warcraft, Diablo, Starcraft, and Overwatch.

Required Application Materials

• Resume (PDF Preferred)

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®, O