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# Senior Designer, Cinematics - Unannounced Game

- **Company:** Activision Blizzard, Inc.
- **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $80,800.0 - $149,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer Animation, Video Game Development, Game Engine, Visual Effects, Color Theory
- **Published:** May 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=75f0c0bd48a73e29

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Visual effects (VFX)?, * 8+ 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 ongoing commitment to 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.

## Description

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.


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