Blizzard Entertainment is hiring : Senior Animator - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA in

Senior Animator - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA

Are you ready to join the Overwatch team and make an impact? We're seeking a skilled Senior Animator for Overwatch 2, a full-time role based in Irvine, CA. Your mission : bring characters to life with your animation skills, collaborate with designers and engineers, and innovate our animation pipeline. Showcase your talent with a demo reel, and let's create something extraordinary together.

If you're passionate about animation and eager to contribute to an iconic game, we want to hear from you!

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities :

• Envision and craft animations for real-time game assets, including hero style guides and prototypes for earlier 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 our tools and pipeline.
• Actively participate in team art discussions, critiques, and reviews as part of the larger Overwatch team.

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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 :

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 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 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.