Blizzard is looking for a Cinematic Story Artist

Getting artsyWhile we’re not entirely sure how long the job posting has been up, but it seems quite pertinent since the hot hot Burning Crusade Cinematic just made its debut in the recently concluded Spike TV Video Game Awards.

Here’s what’s posted on Blizzard Entertainment’s site:

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented Story Artist to assist our Cinematics team in creating the next generation of our award-winning in-game movies! The Story Artist will not only function as a conventional storyboard artist but additionally will contribute collaboratively to both story and sequence development with the director.

Blizzard offers a fun, creative and technically challenging environment with excellent compensation and a full range of benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Receive written and verbal descriptions of a sequence from the Director
  • Draw storyboards that depict the action, camera placement, and acting of the characters in that sequence
  • Hone, refine, delete or create dialog where needed
  • Present the storyboards to the director and other members of the story team
  • Once approved, pass storyboards on to the team
  • Create new drawings to fix and change sequences throughout the production process

Requirements

  • Ability to create story ideas and options to story ideas
  • Composition and presentation skills
  • Ability to present work in a clear and entertaining way
  • Entertaining acting ideas
  • Strong layout and design skills
  • Strong, communicative draftsmanship
  • Ability to work quickly, when necessary
  • Ability to work collaboratively, create and then change gears
  • Basic knowledge of film is required, including language, acting, and craft
  • Basic Photoshop experience recommended, but not required
  • Previous experience as a storyboard artist in the game or movie industries a big plus

Well, if any of you QJ readers feel qualified for the position, be sure to check out our read-link below to find out how to apply.

Getting artsyWhile we’re not entirely sure how long the job posting has been up, but it seems quite pertinent since the hot hot Burning Crusade Cinematic just made its debut in the recently concluded Spike TV Video Game Awards.

Here’s what’s posted on Blizzard Entertainment’s site:

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented Story Artist to assist our Cinematics team in creating the next generation of our award-winning in-game movies! The Story Artist will not only function as a conventional storyboard artist but additionally will contribute collaboratively to both story and sequence development with the director.

Blizzard offers a fun, creative and technically challenging environment with excellent compensation and a full range of benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Receive written and verbal descriptions of a sequence from the Director
  • Draw storyboards that depict the action, camera placement, and acting of the characters in that sequence
  • Hone, refine, delete or create dialog where needed
  • Present the storyboards to the director and other members of the story team
  • Once approved, pass storyboards on to the team
  • Create new drawings to fix and change sequences throughout the production process

Requirements

  • Ability to create story ideas and options to story ideas
  • Composition and presentation skills
  • Ability to present work in a clear and entertaining way
  • Entertaining acting ideas
  • Strong layout and design skills
  • Strong, communicative draftsmanship
  • Ability to work quickly, when necessary
  • Ability to work collaboratively, create and then change gears
  • Basic knowledge of film is required, including language, acting, and craft
  • Basic Photoshop experience recommended, but not required
  • Previous experience as a storyboard artist in the game or movie industries a big plus

Well, if any of you QJ readers feel qualified for the position, be sure to check out our read-link below to find out how to apply.

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