Team Name:
StarCraft

Job Title:
Cinematics Designer - StarCraft | Irvine, CA

Requisition ID:
R028135

Job Description:

We are looking for a Cinematic Designer to help us craft this new game for Blizzard. As a key member of the development team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality cinematic assets through artistic and technical expertise. You understand how to effectively build, organize, and integrate a variety of cinematics to support the gameplay experience and narrative intentions. You are comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, navigating fluid deadlines and changing priorities with purpose.

This role offers a hybrid work week, with a mix of work-from-home and on-site days, based out of our Irvine studio.

Responsibilities:

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Directly contribute to the practical work of taking cinematic moments from storyboard to completion.
• Work closely with art and narrative direction team members and collaborate with design, engineering, surfacing, VFX, and lighting departments to help deliver game cinematics to a world-class standard.
• Use your experience in cinematic creation to guide our working practices from iterative prototyping to final best-in-class execution.
• Remain current on industry trends including advancement in commercial game engines and workflow efficiencies.
• Proactively identify risks and propose solutions within the area of cinematic creation.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in AAA game cinematics.
• Confirmed experience, having shipped at least one major title in a relevant role.

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience working with a AAA game engine with an understanding of implementation and integration of game cinematics.
• Comprehensive understanding of camera work, framing, staging, and editing including proficiency in industry-standard 3D workflows.
• A portfolio with examples and detailed breakdowns showcasing your practical work.
• Strong understanding of cinematography principles.

Key Attributes

• A team-oriented approach to your work, understanding the importance of collaboration, and partnering with all departments.
• The ability to inspire others with an enthusiastic approach to game development and improving core skills.
• Self-motivated ability to solve problems proactively.

Extra Points

• Experience working through early development R&D phases of a project is a plus.
• Solid understanding of video game creation outside of cinematic art (e.g. lighting, VFX, characters, animation, audio).
• An interest in photography and cinema.
• Knowledge and experience in practical filmmaking.
• Expertise in 3D composition, form, balance, and color theory.
• Passion for playing a wide variety of video games.

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Portfolio demonstrating relevant cinematics work.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, 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 & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $30.47 - $56.35 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.