Blizzard Entertainment

Cinematic Animator

Blizzard Entertainment

Albany, NY, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceSenior LevelBachelors
Job Description

Work closely with the Animation Leads and Directors developing, defining and maintaining high-end cinematic animations. Learning and contributing to growing our process and pipelines with little oversight. Editing MoCap data to craft detailed character animations. Creating high quality hand-keyed animations through solid body mechanics and engaging performances. Be a part of preparing and participating in motion capture shoots. Understanding of cinematics and story. Participate in peer reviews, giving and receiving team feedback. Understanding Scope and Risk as it relates to the work you are involved in. Working with Leads to present ideas on how to best advance your career path.

Where is this job?
This job is located at Albany, NY, USA
Job Qualifications
  • Experience working in game engines

  • Must show the ability to animate with high quality timing, weight, and lip sync

  • Good instincts for realistic and stylized motions

  • Adapt and Agile to changing requirements that come up in game development

Required Skills
  • Maya

  • Facial animation

  • Motion capture

  • Time Management Skills

  • Character modeling, rigging and scripting

  • Pre-vis

Soft Skills
  • Process Improvement

  • Driven and self-motivated

  • Communication Skills

  • Problem-Solving

  • Flexibility/Adaptability

  • Detail oriented and highly organized

  • Multi tasker

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Cinematic Animator in Albany, NY, USA is $53,000 - $95,000 per year. This range can depend on the level of experience, job responsibilities, and other factors.

Additional Information
Blizzard Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedAugust 16th, 2021
Apply BeforeJuly 8th, 2026
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Blizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software. It is a PC, console, and mobile game developer known for its epic multiplayer titles including the Warcraft, Diablo, StarCraft, and Overwatch.

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