Blizzard Entertainment

Animation Editor - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Irvine, California, United States of America · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$30k-$56kDetected 27 days ago

iOSAfter EffectsPremiere ProEpicResearchCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

About the role

Animation Editorial is the post-production center for Creative Development within the Story & Franchise Development team.
Creative Development's Animation Editorial team needs a dedicated animation editor to bolster our current editorial staff.
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home.

Provide creative editorial for a wide range of animated projects for internet release, working with storyboards, animation, music, and sound effects to create works that excite, inform, and tell a story in support of our various IPs.
Facilitate content reviews with stakeholders and implement director notes.
Ingest, organize and update footage; music and sound effects pulled from our library; locate archival assets necessary to support assignment objectives.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: Provide creative editorial for a wide range of animated projects for internet release, working with storyboards, animation, music, and sound effects to create works that excite, inform, and tell a story in support of our various IPs.
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.
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.

Experience 5+ years professional editorial history, with experience in animation.
Experience interfacing with departments and artists outside of post-production (e.g. Sound, Storyboarding, Writing, etc.).
Knowledge & Skills Deep knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro.
Knowledge of current post-production industry-standard workflows and archival organization.
Familiarity with gaming culture and an interest in video games.
Familiarity with Blizzard's game worlds and the stories told within them.
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.

Familiarity advanced video compression techniques and associated software packages.
Compositing and 2D effects (Adobe After Effects).
Animation/3D Title Creation/Storyboarding/or other related skill.

If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $30.47 - $56.35 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 role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process.

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™.

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