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XBOX

Senior Animator – Temp, SFD / Cinematics

XBOX

. Assist the Cinematics team in crafting the next generation of epic animated films .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeWashington • United StatesSenior💰 $40 - $73 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-end cinematic animation, character acting, and body mechanics, with a strong foundation in the 12 principles of animation. Collaborates effectively with directors and leads to produce engaging animated performances in both 2D and 3D environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
7+ Years Experience In Game DevelopmentMaya ProficiencyHigh-End Cinematic Animation DevelopmentMastery Of The 12 Principles Of AnimationStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
Character AnimationBody MechanicsRiggingScriptingStoryboardingGesture Drawing2D AnimationCinematographyEditingPre-Visualization
Soft Skills
Self-MotivationTeam-Player Attitude
Industry Keywords
CinematicsAnimation SupervisorsDirectorsFilm IndustryVideo Games

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assist the Cinematics team in crafting the next generation of epic animated films
  • Animate characters to Blizzard Entertainment's high-quality standards
  • Animate diverse characters and creatures in styles ranging from cartoony to realistic
  • Develop high-end cinematic animations with Directors, Animation Supervisors, and Leads
  • Support and evolve the Cinematics team with constructive technical and artistic feedback
  • Work collaboratively with peers on movies and games

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 7+ years' experience in game development, television, or film industry using Maya or equivalent 3D program
  • Experience working with Directors, Animation Supervisors, and Leads developing, defining, and maintaining high-end cinematic animations
  • Demo reel demonstrating high quality hand-keyed animations through solid body mechanics and engaging performances
  • Solid grasp of body mechanics and character acting
  • Mastery of the 12 principles of animation
  • Passion for film, animation, and video games
  • Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude
  • Artistic skills in storyboarding, gesture drawing, 2D animation, and composition are extra points
  • Technical skills in rigging, scripting, and understanding of pipeline are extra points
  • Physical skills in acting, martial arts, and choreography are extra points
  • Film making skills in cinematography, pre-visualization, editing, and story writing are extra points
  • Understanding of FX, particles, cloth, and hair as they contribute to character performance and 2D and 3D animation

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health savings account or health reimbursement account
  • Healthcare spending accounts
  • Dependent care spending accounts
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) with Company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Charitable donation matching
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Paid sick time
  • Floating holidays
  • Compassion and bereavement leaves
  • Parental leave
  • Mental health and wellbeing programs
  • Fitness programs
  • Free and discounted games
  • Voluntary benefits including supplemental life and disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
  • Relocation assistance may be available if the Company requires geographic relocation