Overview
Senior Animator - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA role at Blizzard Entertainment. This is a full-time role based in Irvine, CA with a hybrid work arrangement (some on-site and some work-from-home). The home studio is Irvine, CA.
Responsibilities
- Envision and craft animations for real-time game assets, including hero style guides and prototypes for early visualization.
- Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to ensure assets meet gameplay and technical needs.
- Work with the lead animator and other team members to evolve tools and the animation pipeline.
- Actively participate in team art discussions, critiques, and reviews as part of the Overwatch team.
Requirements
8+ years of experience in game development, explicitly animating characters using Maya or a comparable 3D program.Solid understanding of traditional animation principles and their application to gameplay enhancement.Strong interest in animation and effective communication skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary art team, bringing characters to life in alignment with the game design vision.Submit a demo reel showcasing proficiency in animating the human bipedal figure and other organic forms.Bonus Points
Experience shipping a AAA game as an animator and proficiency in an engine comparable to Unreal. Additional expertise in related disciplines (e.g., first-person animation, modeling, rigging, VFX, 2D animation, or technical art) is highly desirable.Submission / Portfolio
Submit a resume and an online portfolio (website, blog, or reel). An animation test may be required during the selection process.Company, Benefits & Diversity
Blizzard Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. The company offers a suite of benefits promoting physical, emotional and financial well-being for “Every World.” We provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request by emailing accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 per year. This range reflects the base pay range of new hires across U.S. locations and may be adjusted based on experience, performance, and location. Incentive compensation may be available but is not guaranteed. Offers are negotiable.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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