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Capture Media Artist - Temp

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Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a talented and well-rounded media artist to join our Blizzard Video team. Blizzard Video is a division of the award-winning Story and Franchise Development team. Our mission is to support marketing and communications efforts through the development of epic digital content designed to inform, entertain, and engage Blizzard’s community and players everywhere.

We are looking for a creative and tech minded media artist to support the Blizzard Video Team. The ideal candidate is a person with an artistic eye, who can leverage game engines while incorporating Blizzard Entertainment style to create a wide range of engaging media content. Additionally, this artist must be flexible and enjoy working on a variety of different projects while being able to manage multiple overlapping deadlines.

COVID-19 Hiring Update: We've transitioned to a work-from-home model and we're continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position, however it will transition on location in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

• Assist artists as a runner and/or leading group sessions in capturing media assets for each of Blizzard Entertainment's IPs
• Capture gameplay footage and screenshots for a variety of different projects
• Utilize game engine and game editor to maximize capture capabilities in dynamic and compelling ways
• Collaborate with project directors and video editors in projects

Requirements

• Experience and knowledge of Blizzard Entertainment IPs
• Flexible in learning existing and new capture hardware and software
• Demonstrate creative problem-solving skills through innovative concepts, designs, and ideas
• Understanding of shot composition, lighting, and framing
• Able to take direction, as well as learn and implement new processes
• Able to work in an environment with rapid project turnaround and frequent priority shifts
• Able to work well in a collaborative team environment, and within an iterative design process
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to QC your own work

Pluses

• Passion for video games, movies, graphic novels, and other elements of pop culture
• Knowledge of media editing software such as, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, (or equivalent package)
• Experience in video game editors or an equivalent in-game cinematic tool (Unreal’s Matinee, Source Filmmaker, Unity etc.)
• Hobbyist level experience modding games
• Interest in photography and cinematography

Blizzard Entertainment has been rated by Fortune as one of the "Best Places to Work" for several years running (and our ranking continues to rise!). We are a community of 4000 global employees who are passionate about not only gaming, but entertainment and the technology that drives our users experience. Our goal is to delight our customers by never settling for anything but the highest quality and providing worlds filled with creativity and adventure around every corner. You are forward-thinking, engaging, eager to learn and ready to make an impact. We've been waiting for you!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.