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May 7th, 2007, 06:20 PM
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Cinematic Story Artist
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
Required Qualifications
*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
Please send a cover letter, resume, and salary history to Kenny Carvalho at kcarvalho@blizzard.com with art samples attached or a link to an online portfolio in the body of the email.
Please label subject line: Name - Position - ConceptArt.org
Cinematic Story Artist
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
Required Qualifications
*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
Please send a cover letter, resume, and salary history to Kenny Carvalho at kcarvalho@blizzard.com with art samples attached or a link to an online portfolio in the body of the email.
Please label subject line: Name - Position - ConceptArt.org