Outsource Game Cinematic Director Temp (SFD Cinematics)

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The Outsource Game Cinematic Director represents Blizzard Entertainment in collaboration with third-party vendors to deliver high-quality cinematics for various IPs. This role involves partnering with internal game teams to define the cinematics vision story and purpose then managing external artistic teams to execute it within budget schedule and quality constraints. As the primary liaison the director handles all internal and external reviews feedback notes revisions (kickbacks) approvals and escalations ensuring alignment between Blizzards creative standards and outsourced deliverables while fostering strong vendor relationships.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine CA. However we understand each persons circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options including remote work arrangements.

This is a 12-month temporary position.

What You Bring to the Table

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

• Partner with Blizzard stakeholders to understand creative goals and expand ideas to elevate the project and effectively communicate that vision to the external vendor
• Develop and pitch story ideas in collaboration with writers storyboard artists and editors incorporating notes from stakeholders in order to get alignment
• Provide clear detailed direction to external production teams in dailies and reviews maintaining awareness of production status timelines and quality.
• Approve all outsourced assets and shots before final internal review ensuring they meet Blizzards quality level
• Partner closely with the project producer to monitor vendor performance against budgets and schedules escalating issues negotiating adjustments and providing feedback as needed
• Collaborate with composers sound designers and external vendors to replace temp sound with original elements preserving the pieces emotional and storytelling intent.
• Guide casting for voice-over with stakeholders and the Voice Over Director managing external recording sessions as needed.
• Oversee post-production processes with outsourcers including final edits VFX integration and quality checks ensuring timely delivery and approval.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• 13 years experience in cinematic direction or production within the game industry with a strong portfolio of pre-rendered cinematics (e.g. trailers in-game sequences).
• Experience in overseeing an external vendor

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication to effectively represent Blizzard externally and help align internal stakeholders
• Ability to balance creative vision with practical constraints with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Familiarity with game engines (e.g. Unreal Engine) animation pipelines and industry standards for high-fidelity cinematics.

Key Attributes

• Passion for storytelling epic narratives and Blizzards IPs; self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to shift working hours to accommodate working with a vendor in a different time zone

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft Overwatch Diablo and StarCraft Blizzard Entertainment Inc. () a division of Activision Blizzard which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industrys most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Xbox PlayStation Nintendo Switch iOS and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard Inc. is one of the worlds largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises includingCall of DutyWorld of WarcraftOverwatchDiabloCandy Crush andBubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position please email your request to General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

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 gender identity age marital status veteran status or disability status among other characteristics.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve 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 the U.S. the standard base pay range for this role is $134320.00 - $248404.00 Annual. 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 roles range details for your local geography during the hiring 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.