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Motion Graphics Artist - Temp

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Motion Graphics Artist - Temp

Blizzard Video is the internal creative video production arm of the Story & Franchise Development team. We exist to engage, inform and activate the global Blizzard community through the creation of epic video content, and we’re looking for a talented Motion Graphics Artist to join our team.

The ideal candidate must first and foremost be an exceptional graphic designer with a strong portfolio that includes original designs demonstrating a deep understanding of typography, composition, color theory, size, shape, line, value, tone, and other fundamental graphic design concepts, with a chief focus on spectacular title design across a wide range of styles. These core skills will be evident in a candidate’s impressive motion graphics reel, which will demonstrate a mastery of animation principles, lighting, timing, direction, camera composition, depth & dimension, and other motion design fundamentals.

With these tools and skills, the candidate will be responsible for using existing art assets and/or creating original art assets to develop and design cohesive, industry-leading graphics packages, inspired motion effects, stunning animations, fluid transition effects, and animated lower-thirds and logo bumpers.

The ideal candidate will be a master communicator with outstanding written, verbal and linguistic communications skills, and an understanding or familiarity with foreign language(s) is a huge plus. The ideal candidate will also be extremely attentive and detail-oriented with regards to time management, organizing and optimizing comps to streamline render times, and be expected to quickly adapt to new technologies (new plug-ins, features, etc.) and different work methodologies is imperative.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Enjoy handling multiple projects with tight deadlines while maintaining a level head, positive attitude and a focused resolve to help the team stay on target? If this sounds like your jam, we look forward to hearing from you.

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. We understand each person's circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.

Primary Location: Irvine, CA

Requirements

• A minimum of 4+ years’ of professional motion graphics experience in a film, animation, television, or videogame cinematics environment
• Mastery of Adobe After Effects, as well as other Adobe Creative Suite software
• Ability to draw rough storyboards/compositions and/or create style frames in Photoshop
• Knowledge of current industry-standard post-production workflows and organization
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and different work methodologies
• Ability to work closely with directors, producers, editors and other team members under tight deadlines with quick project turnover
• High self-motivation with excellent communication skills and a positive “can do” attitude
• Must be proactive self-starter with ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently
• Familiarity with and passion for Localization processes and associated workflows

Pluses

• Knowledge of and passion for Blizzard’s game worlds and the stories told within them
• Knowledge of professional 3D packages such as Maya, 3Ds Max or Cinema 4D
• Knowledge of additional compositing software packages such as Nuke
• Experience with Color Correction software packages and color standards

Application Materials

• Resume (PDF Preferred)
• Demo Reel / Portfolio Website

Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work/life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!