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2024 US Summer Internship - Animation

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Software Engineering
    Design
  • Los Angeles

Requirements

  • Pursuing an associates, bachelors, masters, or PhD and graduating April 2024 – July 2025
  • Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late-May or mid-June
  • Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US
  • Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts
  • Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner
  • Works well with others and contributes to team tasks
  • Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities
  • Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively
  • Candidates must apply with a resume and a link to their portfolio/reel to be considered
  • Pursuing an associates, bachelors, masters, or PhD and graduating April 2024 – July 2025
  • Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late-May or mid-June
  • Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US
  • Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts
  • Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner
  • Works well with others and contributes to team tasks
  • Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities
  • Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively
  • Candidates must apply with a resume and a link to their portfolio/reel to be considered
  • Cinematic Animator:
  • Our Cinematic Animators create immersive cinematic sequences that enhance the storytelling and gameplay experience. In this role, you will be learning the pipeline, processes and workflows around what it takes to bring a cinematic together from start to finish.
  • Skilled in a traditional 3D modelling package like 3DS Max or Maya
  • Proficient knowledge of traditional and 3D animation principles and techniques
  • Experience animating humanoid bipeds, quadrupeds, and other creatures
  • Ability to create compelling animated performances with a strong focus on acting
  • Portfolio samples that reflect an understanding of the visual style of Blizzard games:
  • World of Warcraft (MMORPG): Fantasy, stylized, hand-painted, colorful
  • Overwatch (First-Person Shooter): Stylized realism, strong shape reads, bold color
  • Diablo (Action RPG): Dark fantasy grounded in realism, gothic
  • Gameplay Animator:
  • In this role, you'll work on creating animations for real-time game assets. You'll collaborate with designers, character artists and technical artists to help bring characters to life within the vision of our game’s design.
  • Skilled in a traditional 3D modelling package like Maya or 3DS Max
  • Proficient knowledge of traditional and 3D animation principles and techniques
  • Experience animating humanoid bipeds, quadrupeds, and other creatures
  • Strong understanding of in-engine game animation creation and implementation
  • Portfolio samples that reflect an understanding of the visual style of Blizzard games:
  • World of Warcraft (MMORPG): Fantasy, stylized, hand-painted, colorful
  • Overwatch (First-Person Shooter): Stylized realism, strong shape reads, bold color
  • Diablo (Action RPG): Dark fantasy grounded in realism, gothic

Responsibilities

  • We are looking for talented and innovative students to join our team for the 2024 summer. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We’ll provide the tools and resources you need to learn new skills/technology while you collaborate with some of the best in the gaming industry. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team you are contributing on. In addition to your day-to-day work, you’ll participate in intern exclusive Learning & Development and social events (virtual and in-person).
  • All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement). Additionally, all interns will be provided a living stipend to supplement housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.

Dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences...ever.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Blizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software. After establishing the Blizzard Entertainment label in 1994, the company quickly became one of the most popular and well-respected makers of computer games. By focusing on creating well-designed, highly enjoyable entertainment experiences, Blizzard Entertainment has maintained an unparalleled reputation for quality since its inception. At Blizzard Entertainment, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we create. Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, we’ve been creating genre-defining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years. We’re on a quest: bring our dreams to life and craft the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Hard work, iteration and polish go into the Blizzard “secret recipe,” but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision. If that sounds like you, join us. Blizzard Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Culture & Values

  • Gameplay First

    Everything we do at Blizzard Entertainment is based on the success of the gaming experiences we provide our players. The goal of each discipline within the company -- be it art, programming or customer support -- is to make our games as fun as possible for as many people as we can reach.

  • Commit to Quality

    “Blizzard polish” doesn’t just refer to our gameplay experiences, but to every aspect of our jobs. We approach each task carefully and seriously. We seek honest feedback and use it to improve the quality of our work. At the end of the day, most players won’t remember whether the game was late -- only whether it was great.

  • Play Nice; Play Fair

    In our business first impressions are important -- but lasting impressions are everything. We strive to maintain a high level of respect and integrity in all interactions with our players, colleagues, and business partners. The conduct of each Blizzard Entertainment employee, whether online or offline, can reflect on the entire company.

  • Embrace Your Inner Geek

    Everyone here is a geek at heart. Cutting-edge technology, comic books, science fiction, top-end video cards, action figures with the kung-fu grip…. Whatever it is they’re passionate about, it matters that each employee embraces it! Their unique enthusiasm helps to shape the fun, creative culture that is Blizzard Entertainment.

  • Every Voice Matters

    Great ideas can come from anywhere. Blizzard Entertainment is what it is today because of the voices of our players and of each member of the company. Every employee is encouraged to speak up, listen, be respectful of other opinions, and embrace criticism as just another avenue for great ideas.

  • Learn & Grow

    The games industry is ever-changing. Technology improves, techniques change, and design philosophies become outdated. Since the founding of Blizzard Entertainment, we’ve worked to improve through experience, teaching one another and cultivating the desire to be the best at what we do. We see this as an individual responsibility as well as a company one. Employees can count on their peers, managers, and the company itself to be supportive and help them gain the knowledge and training they need.

  • Think Globally

    Everywhere on the planet there are people who play Blizzard Entertainment games. While respecting the cultural diversity that makes people unique, we strive to grow and support our global gaming community. We also seek the most passionate, talented people in the world to enrich our company and help us forge the future vision of Blizzard Entertainment.

  • Lead Responsibly

    Our products and practices can affect not only our employees and players -- but the industry at large. As one of the world’s leading game companies, we’re committed to making ethical decisions, always keeping our players in mind, and setting a strong example of professionalism and excellence at all times.

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