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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in high-end cinematic animation, including mastery of the 12 principles of animation and solid body mechanics. Collaborates effectively with directors and leads to develop engaging character performances in both 2D and 3D environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
7+ Years Experience In Game DevelopmentMaya ProficiencyHigh-Quality Hand-Keyed AnimationsMastery Of The 12 Principles Of AnimationTechnical Skills In Rigging And Scripting
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Character AnimationBody MechanicsCharacter ActingStoryboardingGesture Drawing2D AnimationCinematographyPre-VisualizationEditingUnderstanding Of FX And Particles
Soft Skills
Good Communication SkillsTeam-Player AttitudeSelf-Motivation
Industry Keywords
Cinematic AnimationFilm IndustryVideo GamesAnimation SupervisorsDirectors
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Animate characters for high-end cinematic animations meeting Blizzard Entertainment's quality standards
- Animate diverse characters and creatures in styles ranging from cartoony to realistic
- Apply body mechanics, character acting, and the 12 principles of animation
- Work collaboratively with Cinematics team peers to create films and games
- Assist in supporting and evolving the Cinematics team with constructive technical and artistic feedback
- Develop, define, and maintain high-end cinematic animations with Directors, Animation Supervisors, and Leads
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
- Technical skills in rigging, scripting, and understanding of pipeline
- Physical skills in acting, martial arts, and choreography
- Film making skills in cinematography, pre-visualization, editing, and story writing
- Understanding of FX, particles, cloth, and hair as they contribute to character performance and 2D/3D animation
Benefits
Comp & perks- Extended health plan, including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, for employees and their dependents
- Disability insurance
- RRSP with Company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Charitable donation matching
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Paid sick time
- Compassion and bereavement leaves
- Parental leave
- Mental health & wellbeing programs
- Fitness programs
- Free and discounted games
- Supplemental life & critical illness benefits
- Legal service benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available if the Company requires geographic relocation