The Blizzard Animation team is looking for a cinematic producer with proven experience producing animation, visual effects, or game trailers. A successful candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of a variety of animation pipelines, exhibit outstanding communication skills and have relevant experience managing a team of digital artists to successfully deliver the assigned content on time, on budget and a level of quality that Blizzard is known for.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily flow of communication for their given project(s) including organizing dailies, taking/distributing notes, active participation as part of show leadership, and help maintain crew and studio morale
• Create and manage project schedules, budgets, track tasks, and deadlines as needed
• Organize meetings that facilitate creative discussions between Blizzard Animation, Game Development Teams, and any support teams as necessary
• Work with other departments to determine scope as well as schedule localization, sound, post, and marketing needs for the project(s)
• Ensures that team members have the resources they need to complete their tasks/assignments including but not limited to assets and tools
• Sets goals for department and project deliverables and communicate progress to team members, upper management, game development, and support teams by creating weekly/monthly reports and milestone check-ins
• Communicate goals and progress to team members, upper management, game development, and support teams by creating weekly/monthly reports and milestone check-ins

Job Skills:

• Knowledge of 3D animation production pipelines
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently as needed
• Ability to build and develop strong relationships across all of Blizzard
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to foresee and identify potential issues/roadblocks, then facilitate and lead discussions to minimize their impact on production
• Able to filter, evaluate and deliver criticism on a professional level

Requirements:

• 5+ years of animation or VFX linear media production
• Successful track record of building and leading creative teams
• Existing knowledge of Blizzard Entertainment games, characters, or existing lore is a plus, but not required

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!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.