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Job Title

Associate Director, Studio Strategy and Operations - Activision

Requisition ID

R025098

Job Description

Your Platform

Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously disrupted the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic innovators -- like Pitfall, Tony Hawk, Guitar Hero, Crash Bandicoot, Skylanders and Call of Duty -- our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful entertainment.

And while we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, dedicated and diverse team of people producing greatness together. So, if you’re interested in our biggest priority, it’s our people.

We’re currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive!

Join us, make history. To learn more, check us out at or @Activision on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

The Team

We are versatile, flexible and strategic hustlers passionate about content and creative talent. We take pride in proactively discovering opportunities to help our teammates to do their best work and championing studio initiatives in the dynamic world of gaming.

The Studio Strategy and Operations team is a part of the broader Call of Duty Development (incl. studios, production management, publishing ops, studio strategy and operations) and works closely with Activision COO, Head of Development and Head of COD Operations.

The Studio Strategy and Operations team is responsible for overseeing the operational and strategic aspects (studio dev resourcing management, investment, studio expansion, planning, etc) for all Activision studios (Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Sledge Hammer, High Moon Studios, Raven, Beenox, Toys for Bob, Shanghai Studio, Demonware). Among other things, the Studio Strategy and Operations Team also manages the organizational events such as game Green Light process, operational governance reviews, and Special Projects etc. The team collaborates with a wide range of functions across Activision Publishing functions and studios to develop operational processes/strategies and streamline information exchange, drive efficiency and creative insight to support our world-class games and drive studio business goals.

Associate Director, Studio Strategy and Operations

The Associate Director, Studio Strategy and Operations will play a pivotal role in working with Activision’s 9 world-class game studios and will report to the VP, Studio Studio Strategy and Operations.

The role will focus on studios’ resource planning, operational excellence, rhythm of business coordination, business reviews, and other key projects. The role will also support Head of Call of Duty Operations in developing business strategies, competitive analysis, and project managing strategic initiatives for studios. A great candidate will have the ability to think strategically at a global level and effectively develop key processes, procedures, and communications that facilitate planning and execution of key priorities.

This position requires extensive cross-group coordination at all levels, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to build internal/external relationships. The position also requires great leadership skills to onboard new analyst(s) as well as manage cross functional teams.

You will partner with our studios as well as our central studios organization to develop studio strategies around operational and resourcing issues, build the analytical support and documentation to align key stakeholders across the organization on the recommended path forward, and drive the execution of those strategies across multiple stakeholder groups within the organization. We are looking for self-starters who can work in a rapidly changing gaming industry, tolerate ambiguity, and demonstrate problem-solving leadership with limited oversight.

Studio Strategy and Operations

• Drive studio game development resourcing strategy according to content slate (e.g., optimal teaming, outsourcing, best practice alignment, studio expansion)
• Lead resource planning for all nine Activision studios and interface with various levels of management across studios
• Manage analyst(s) to operationalize a monthly process to report/track long-range (3 year) studio resource planning and build ad-hoc analysis
• Leading cross-functional projects to develop strategic recommendations for Activision Executive Leadership Team on key investment decisions (international studio expansion, external dev resourcing, cutting-edge motion capture technology) the studios organization needs to make
• Manage cross studio HC movement in the system, escalation process and HC approval process
• Partnering with Finance to proactively monitor budgets
• Developing an analytical culture using historical and current operational data to drive predictive analytics for the studios
  
  

• Taking on individual projects as required by the business. For example: Developing long-term strategies for various parts of the organization, improving reporting, and forecasting to provide transparency into the business for other stakeholders, and drive recommendations with analytical rigor
• Being an agent of change who drives execution of cross-team projects to optimize organizational performance
• Supporting in developing, implementing, and monitoring strategies to achieve the organization’s long-term goals and objectives
• Ensuring processes are implemented across the studios organization. May be required to participate as a team member on highly complex projects which are at the utmost highest priority for the organization
  
  

• Bachelor Degree; MBA strongly preferred
• Minimum of 6+ years in top management consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or project management/business operation
• Demonstrated success in developing new processes and/or improving existing ones
• Strong leadership; experience in people management and managing projects across departments, stakeholders, and cross functional teams
• Proven ability to summarize analyses and recommendations and present to executive leadership team is a must; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
• Interest in driving companies towards operational excellence
• Excellent and persuasive communicator, capable of dealing with a wide variety of internal and external partners
• Strong attention to detail but ability to think, operate, and communicate at an executive level
• Strategic thinker but also able to operate on a tactical level to manage the day-to- day operations of the department; must be comfortable with all degrees of ownership
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and willingness to operate with reasonable flexibility
• Integrity, excellent judgment, and discretion
  
  

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k

Job Title:Associate Director, Studio Strategy and Operations - Activision

Your Platform

Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously disrupted the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic innovators -- like Pitfall, Tony Hawk, Guitar Hero, Crash Bandicoot, Skylanders and Call of Duty -- our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful entertainment.

And while we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, dedicated and diverse team of people producing greatness together. So, if you’re interested in our biggest priority, it’s our people.

We’re currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive!

Join us, make history. To learn more, check us out at or @Activision on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

The Team

We are versatile, flexible and strategic hustlers passionate about content and creative talent. We take pride in proactively discovering opportunities to help our teammates to do their best work and championing studio initiatives in the dynamic world of gaming.

The Studio Strategy and Operations team is a part of the broader Call of Duty Development (incl. studios, production management, publishing ops, studio strategy and operations) and works closely with Activision COO, Head of Development and Head of COD Operations.

The Studio Strategy and Operations team is responsible for overseeing the operational and strategic aspects (studio dev resourcing management, investment, studio expansion, planning, etc) for all Activision studios (Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Sledge Hammer, High Moon Studios, Raven, Beenox, Toys for Bob, Shanghai Studio, Demonware). Among other things, the Studio Strategy and Operations Team also manages the organizational events such as game Green Light process, operational governance reviews, and Special Projects etc. The team collaborates with a wide range of functions across Activision Publishing functions and studios to develop operational processes/strategies and streamline information exchange, drive efficiency and creative insight to support our world-class games and drive studio business goals.

Associate Director, Studio Strategy and Operations
The Associate Director, Studio Strategy and Operations will play a pivotal role in working with Activision’s 9 world-class game studios and will report to the VP, Studio Studio Strategy and Operations.

The role will focus on studios’ resource planning, operational excellence, rhythm of business coordination, business reviews, and other key projects. The role will also support Head of Call of Duty Operations in developing business strategies, competitive analysis, and project managing strategic initiatives for studios. A great candidate will have the ability to think strategically at a global level and effectively develop key processes, procedures, and communications that facilitate planning and execution of key priorities.

This position requires extensive cross-group coordination at all levels, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to build internal/external relationships. The position also requires great leadership skills to onboard new analyst(s) as well as manage cross functional teams.

You will partner with our studios as well as our central studios organization to develop studio strategies around operational and resourcing issues, build the analytical support and documentation to align key stakeholders across the organization on the recommended path forward, and drive the execution of those strategies across multiple stakeholder groups within the organization. We are looking for self-starters who can work in a rapidly changing gaming industry, tolerate ambiguity, and demonstrate problem-solving leadership with limited oversight.

Studio Strategy and Operations

• Drive studio game development resourcing strategy according to content slate (e.g., optimal teaming, outsourcing, best practice alignment, studio expansion)

• Lead resource planning for all nine Activision studios and interface with various levels of management across studios

• Manage analyst(s) to operationalize a monthly process to report/track long-range (3 year) studio resource planning and build ad-hoc analysis

• Leading cross-functional projects to develop strategic recommendations for Activision Executive Leadership Team on key investment decisions (international studio expansion, external dev resourcing, cutting-edge motion capture technology) the studios organization needs to make

• Manage cross studio HC movement in the system, escalation process and HC approval process

• Partnering with Finance to proactively monitor budgets

• Developing an analytical culture using historical and current operational data to drive predictive analytics for the studios

Strategic Initiatives

• Taking on individual projects as required by the business. For example: Developing long-term strategies for various parts of the organization, improving reporting, and forecasting to provide transparency into the business for other stakeholders, and drive recommendations with analytical rigor

• Being an agent of change who drives execution of cross-team projects to optimize organizational performance

• Supporting in developing, implementing, and monitoring strategies to achieve the organization’s long-term goals and objectives

• Ensuring processes are implemented across the studios organization. May be required to participate as a team member on highly complex projects which are at the utmost highest priority for the organization

Ideal Profile:

• Bachelor Degree; MBA strongly preferred

• Minimum of 6+ years in top management consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or project management/business operation

• Demonstrated success in developing new processes and/or improving existing ones

• Strong leadership; experience in people management and managing projects across departments, stakeholders, and cross functional teams

• Proven ability to summarize analyses and recommendations and present to executive leadership team is a must; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required

• Interest in driving companies towards operational excellence

• Excellent and persuasive communicator, capable of dealing with a wide variety of internal and external partners

• Strong attention to detail but ability to think, operate, and communicate at an executive level

• Strategic thinker but also able to operate on a tactical level to manage the day-to- day operations of the department; must be comfortable with all degrees of ownership

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and willingness to operate with reasonable flexibility

• Integrity, excellent judgment, and discretion

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up!

Ready to Activate Your Future?

Activision 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.

Rewards

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:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & di

Your Platform

Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously disrupted the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic innovators -- like Pitfall, Tony Hawk, Guitar Hero, Crash Bandicoot, Skylanders and Call of Duty -- our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful entertainment.

And while we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, dedicated and diverse team of people producing greatness together. So, if you’re interested in our biggest priority, it’s our people.

We’re currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive!

Join us, make history. To learn more, check us out at or @Activision on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

The Team

We are versatile, flexible and strategic hustlers passionate about content and creative talent. We take pride in proactively discovering opportunities to help our teammates to do their best work and championing studio initiatives in the dynamic world of gaming.

The Studio Strategy and Operations team is a part of the broader Call of Duty Development (incl. studios, production management, publishing ops, studio strategy and operations) and works closely with Activision COO, Head of Development and Head of COD Operations.

The Studio Strategy and Operations team is responsible for overseeing the operational and strategic aspects (studio dev resourcing management, investment, studio expansion, planning, etc) for all Activision studios (Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Sledge Hammer, High Moon Studios, Raven, Beenox, Toys for Bob, Shanghai Studio, Demonware). Among other things, the Studio Strategy and Operations Team also manages the organizational events such as game Green Light process, operational governance reviews, and Special Projects etc. The team collaborates with a wide range of functions across Activision Publishing functions and studios to develop operational processes/strategies and streamline information exchange, drive efficiency and creative insight to support our world-class games and drive studio business goals.

Associate Director, Studio Strategy and Operations
The Associate Director, Studio Strategy and Operations will play a pivotal role in working with Activision’s 9 world-class game studios and will report to the VP, Studio Studio Strategy and Operations.

The role will focus on studios’ resource planning, operational excellence, rhythm of business coordination, business reviews, and other key projects. The role will also support Head of Call of Duty Operations in developing business strategies, competitive analysis, and project managing strategic initiatives for studios. A great candidate will have the ability to think strategically at a global level and effectively develop key processes, procedures, and communications that facilitate planning and execution of key priorities.

This position requires extensive cross-group coordination at all levels, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to build internal/external relationships. The position also requires great leadership skills to onboard new analyst(s) as well as manage cross functional teams.

You will partner with our studios as well as our central studios organization to develop studio strategies around operational and resourcing issues, build the analytical support and documentation to align key stakeholders across the organization on the recommended path forward, and drive the execution of those strategies across multiple stakeholder groups within the organization. We are looking for self-starters who can work in a rapidly changing gaming industry, tolerate ambiguity, and demonstrate problem-solving leadership with limited oversight.

Studio Strategy and Operations

• Drive studio game development resourcing strategy according to content slate (e.g., optimal teaming, outsourcing, best practice alignment, studio expansion)
• Lead resource planning for all nine Activision studios and interface with various levels of management across studios
• Manage analyst(s) to operationalize a monthly process to report/track long-range (3 year) studio resource planning and build ad-hoc analysis
• Leading cross-functional projects to develop strategic recommendations for Activision Executive Leadership Team on key investment decisions (international studio expansion, external dev resourcing, cutting-edge motion capture technology) the studios organization needs to make
• Manage cross studio HC movement in the system, escalation process and HC approval process
• Partnering with Finance to proactively monitor budgets
• Developing an analytical culture using historical and current operational data to drive predictive analytics for the studios

Strategic Initiatives

• Taking on individual projects as required by the business. For example: Developing long-term strategies for various parts of the organization, improving reporting, and forecasting to provide transparency into the business for other stakeholders, and drive recommendations with analytical rigor
• Being an agent of change who drives execution of cross-team projects to optimize organizational performance
• Supporting in developing, implementing, and monitoring strategies to achieve the organization’s long-term goals and objectives
• Ensuring processes are implemented across the studios organization. May be required to participate as a team member on highly complex projects which are at the utmost highest priority for the organization

Ideal Profile:

• Bachelor Degree; MBA strongly preferred
• Minimum of 6+ years in top management consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or project management/business operation
• Demonstrated success in developing new processes and/or improving existing ones
• Strong leadership; experience in people management and managing projects across departments, stakeholders, and cross functional teams
• Proven ability to summarize analyses and recommendations and present to executive leadership team is a must; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
• Interest in driving companies towards operational excellence
• Excellent and persuasive communicator, capable of dealing with a wide variety of internal and external partners
• Strong attention to detail but ability to think, operate, and communicate at an executive level
• Strategic thinker but also able to operate on a tactical level to manage the day-to- day operations of the department; must be comfortable with all degrees of ownership
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and willingness to operate with reasonable flexibility
• Integrity, excellent judgment, and discretion

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up!

Ready to Activate Your Future?

Activision 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.

Rewards

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:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations f

Your Platform

Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously disrupted the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic innovators -- like Pitfall, Tony Hawk, Guitar Hero, Crash Bandicoot, Skylanders and Call of Duty -- our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful entertainment.

And while we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, dedicated and diverse team of people producing greatness together. So, if you’re interested in our biggest priority, it’s our people.

We’re currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive!

Join us, make history. To learn more, check us out at or @Activision on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

The Team

We are versatile, flexible and strategic hustlers passionate about content and creative talent. We take pride in proactively discovering opportunities to help our teammates to do their best work and championing studio initiatives in the dynamic world of gaming.

The Studio Strategy and Operations team is a part of the broader Call of Duty Development (incl. studios, production management, publishing ops, studio strategy and operations) and works closely with Activision COO, Head of Development and Head of COD Operations.

The Studio Strategy and Operations team is responsible for overseeing the operational and strategic aspects (studio dev resourcing management, investment, studio expansion, planning, etc) for all Activision studios (Infinity Ward, Treyarch, Sledge Hammer, High Moon Studios, Raven, Beenox, Toys for Bob, Shanghai Studio, Demonware). Among other things, the Studio Strategy and Operations Team also manages the organizational events such as game Green Light process, operational governance reviews, and Special Projects etc. The team collaborates with a wide range of functions across Activision Publishing functions and studios to develop operational processes/strategies and streamline information exchange, drive efficiency and creative insight to support our world-class games and drive studio business goals.

Associate Director, Studio Strategy and Operations
The Associate Director, Studio Strategy and Operations will play a pivotal role in working with Activision’s 9 world-class game studios and will report to the VP, Studio Studio Strategy and Operations.

The role will focus on studios’ resource planning, operational excellence, rhythm of business coordination, business reviews, and other key projects. The role will also support Head of Call of Duty Operations in developing business strategies, competitive analysis, and project managing strategic initiatives for studios. A great candidate will have the ability to think strategically at a global level and effectively develop key processes, procedures, and communications that facilitate planning and execution of key priorities.

This position requires extensive cross-group coordination at all levels, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to build internal/external relationships. The position also requires great leadership skills to onboard new analyst(s) as well as manage cross functional teams.

You will partner with our studios as well as our central studios organization to develop studio strategies around operational and resourcing issues, build the analytical support and documentation to align key stakeholders across the organization on the recommended path forward, and drive the execution of those strategies across multiple stakeholder groups within the organization. We are looking for self-starters who can work in a rapidly changing gaming industry, tolerate ambiguity, and demonstrate problem-solving leadership with limited oversight.

Studio Strategy and Operations

• Drive studio game development resourcing strategy according to content slate (e.g., optimal teaming, outsourcing, best practice alignment, studio expansion)

• Lead resource planning for all nine Activision studios and interface with various levels of management across studios

• Manage analyst(s) to operationalize a monthly process to report/track long-range (3 year) studio resource planning and build ad-hoc analysis

• Leading cross-functional projects to develop strategic recommendations for Activision Executive Leadership Team on key investment decisions (international studio expansion, external dev resourcing, cutting-edge motion capture technology) the studios organization needs to make

• Manage cross studio HC movement in the system, escalation process and HC approval process

• Partnering with Finance to proactively monitor budgets

• Developing an analytical culture using historical and current operational data to drive predictive analytics for the studios

Strategic Initiatives

• Taking on individual projects as required by the business. For example: Developing long-term strategies for various parts of the organization, improving reporting, and forecasting to provide transparency into the business for other stakeholders, and drive recommendations with analytical rigor

• Being an agent of change who drives execution of cross-team projects to optimize organizational performance

• Supporting in developing, implementing, and monitoring strategies to achieve the organization’s long-term goals and objectives

• Ensuring processes are implemented across the studios organization. May be required to participate as a team member on highly complex projects which are at the utmost highest priority for the organization

Ideal Profile:

• Bachelor Degree; MBA strongly preferred

• Minimum of 6+ years in top management consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or project management/business operation

• Demonstrated success in developing new processes and/or improving existing ones

• Strong leadership; experience in people management and managing projects across departments, stakeholders, and cross functional teams

• Proven ability to summarize analyses and recommendations and present to executive leadership team is a must; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required

• Interest in driving companies towards operational excellence

• Excellent and persuasive communicator, capable of dealing with a wide variety of internal and external partners

• Strong attention to detail but ability to think, operate, and communicate at an executive level

• Strategic thinker but also able to operate on a tactical level to manage the day-to- day operations of the department; must be comfortable with all degrees of ownership

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and willingness to operate with reasonable flexibility

• Integrity, excellent judgment, and discretion

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up!

Ready to Activate Your Future?

Activision 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.

Rewards

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:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit pro

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Character Artist - Heads to join the development of a new IP.

Feed your creativity while collaborating with our team of highly skilled developers to build something innovative, exhilarating, and expansively entertaining!

As Senior Character Artist at Elsewhere Entertainment, you will be at the forefront of defining and shaping our game's iconic characters. You will play a pivotal role in bringing our game world to life through your exceptional character design and look development skills. If you're a creative artist with a strong technical background, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for gaming, this role offers the perfect opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking video game projects.

As a member of the project, you’ll help take the studio and our game from great to even better—with a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect (for ourselves and our players), thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration.

You’ll help us by…

• Acts as a trusted creative leader for complex, system-wide facial and or creature blendshape development, bringing original concepts to life through exceptional technical execution
• Fosters positive cross-disciplinary collaboration between animation, tech art rigging, and development teams to ensure character facial systems meet artistic and technical requirements
• Routinely takes on the most creatively complex facial artwork, demonstrating ability to work independently while managing asset creation effectively
• Creates formal networks involving coordination between photogrammetry, rigging, and animation departments to establish efficient facial animation pipelines
• Recommends viable solutions using original ideas and outside-the-box concepts for facial performance challenges for in game implementation.
• Possesses extensive industry experience with advanced blendshape creation across multiple projects/tasks of varying complexity
• Demonstrates exceptional understanding of how facial animation contributes to impactful gameplay and storytelling
• Proactively influences development of pipeline efficiency and workflow improvements around facial systems and blendshape pipelines.
• Sets high standards for character and creature facial assets, ensuring they align with established style guides while introducing innovative technical approaches
• Mentors junior artists in facial animation techniques, serving as a role model for upholding core values within the team
• Works independently for extended periods, establishing achievable production schedules while maintaining visibility to all stakeholders
• Advises leaders on technical risks, opportunities and decisions regarding facial animation systems
• Focuses on refining existing facial animation pipelines and improving overall quality and performance

You’re awesome because you have…

• Outstanding portfolio showcasing expertise in character art and look development for video games, featuring a diverse range of character portraits.
• At least 8 years of experience in creating Character Art in AAA game development with at least one full development cycle completed and credited in your name.
• Experience working in Modern Game Engines with an awareness of game budgets, limits, and memory constraints.
• Excellent artistic and design skills, including a keen eye for composition, color theory, and visual storytelling with a focus on character portraits.
• Expertise with hair and fur development and workflows.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling and texturing software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer).
• Solid understanding of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) principles, with In-depth knowledge of shader creation, material pipelines, and advanced texturing techniques.
• Strong grasp of FACs, facial scan workflows and animation integration.
• Ability to consistently resolve issues from a visual, production, and technical perspective.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project needs and work under tight deadlines.
• Experience in performance capture and lip sync generation workflows.
• Experience in muscle/fat, hair and cloth simulation workflows.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cinematic design and storytelling through facial animation.

Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology. We aim to be the most inclusive company, knowing our success depends on our passionate, creative, and diverse teams.

Our future opportunities are vast — this could be your chance to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future?

#elsewhere

Rewards

We provide a comprehensive suite of benefits promoting physical, emotional, and financial well-being for ‘Every World’. Subject to eligibility, benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, parental leave, and more;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and additional voluntary benefits.

If relocation is required, assistance may be provided. Eligibility varies for part-time, temporary employees, and interns. More info at .

The U.S. base pay range is $80,800 - $149,400 annually, with specifics depending on experience, performance, and location. Compensation is negotiable.

For over 30 years, Activision has been transforming gaming. Founded in 1979, we launched iconic titles in the 1980s and have since become a leading developer, publisher, and distributor across various platforms. We operate in more than 15 countries, continually innovating in digital entertainment.

• 100% of the time you will be involved with hands on development, implementation, troubleshooting and focus on architecture & design, planning
• Be a role model for design reviews, code and test cases
• Write clean code with Unit and Integration tests
• Collaborate effectively with cross functional & remote teams
• Work closely with engineering partners and stakeholders to drive organizational alignment

• Strong problem solver with excellent communication skills
• Empathetic and have a growth mindset with a desire to learn and embrace challenges
• Innovative and passionate about your work

• 5+ years of experience developing Web Applications in C#, .NET, SQL and Angular
• Proficiency in asp.net mvc, web apis, SQL, HTML5 and JavaScript
• Experience with mongodb, solr is nice to have
• Background in TDD, unit test tools
• Open to exploring new technologies and frameworks as the project evolves.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and Agile methodologies.
• Bachelor's in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous PTO and Flex-Time off
• Remote working opportunities
• 401K / RRSP Matching
• 12-week Paid Parental Leave
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment

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Volt is immediately hiring for Software Engineer in Santa Monica, CA.

As a Software Engineer you will:

The Service Intelligence team is looking for a skilled full-stack Software Engineer to help maintain and improve our Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and related tools and applications. The CMDB is central to the Gaming Core IT and Global Security department's operations. Service Intelligence provides both IT and game service teams with information and analysis that allows our organization to run in an efficient and effective manner. Data collection, aggregation, mining and presentation are core functions on this team.

•Develop and support the CMDB front-end and back-end.

•Expand, maintain and improve the integration between wide and varied array of data sources.

•Continuously improve UI/UX of the CMDB web front-end.

•Innovate to continuously help IT improve its services to the business.

This is a full time opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have:

•A minimum of 6 years of experience engineering of front-end and back-end website systems.

•Experience with Web Technologies (Sveltkit, TailwindCSS, JSON and REST APIs)

•Proficiency with Python, Docker containers and Linux operating systems

•Expert in software development, including design patterns, code structure, programming languages, continuous integration, and deployment architecture

•Strong foundation in Computer Science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design

•Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases

•Proficiency with Azure services: compute, functions, storage, data management

CAPABILITIES

•Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and own large scale systems with some direction

•Applies experience to proactively address problems in design, implementation and operation of solutions

•Creates pragmatic extensible solutions and reduces the complexity of existing systems

•Evaluates new technologies or techniques in the context of the work environment

•Articulates technical and requirement trade-offs and risks to stakeholders

•Understands when a project/feature is done, including considerations for quality, performance, and deployability

PLUSES

•Experience with IT operations, processes and best practices, such as CMDB and ITIL.

•Experience with IT infrastructure: network, storage, servers, etc.

•Experience with Data Science: ETL, modelling, and analytics

Pay Rate: $50.00 an hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please click here or call ( . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Caltech Optical Observatories (COO) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Software Engineer within its Optical and Infrared (OIR) Instrumentation Group. The OIR Group develops advanced astronomical adaptive optics systems, imaging cameras, and spectrographs for observatories including Palomar, Keck, and the Thirty Meter Telescope, supporting Caltech faculty and astrophysics research.

The candidate should have a proven record of developing software for sophisticated astronomical or physics instrumentation and contribute effectively to cross-disciplinary teams. They should possess broad software knowledge, stay informed of scientific and industry trends, and collaborate closely with project leaders, faculty, and peers.

• Develop and manage data analysis pipelines for instruments.
• Perform software development tasks including requirements engineering, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Engage with project managers, engineering staff, faculty, and external stakeholders.
• Participate in reviews and maintain a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with team members and adhere to policies and regulations.

• Customer-focused decision-making.
• Effective planning and organization skills.
• Strong technical knowledge and communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing conditions.

• B.S. in a related field with at least 4 years of experience, or equivalent.
• Expertise in software engineering processes and programming languages like Python and C++.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Work at high altitudes and in low light conditions.

• M.S. with 6+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Successful track record in research instrumentation.

Salary range: $97,300 - $131,600/year. Caltech offers comprehensive benefits and is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants should submit a resume.

About the job Software Engineer

Note: The role is strictly for candidates within the United States.

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Software Engineer to join our talented team at Orvix Engineering. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions that power our engineering processes and solutions. You will work on cutting-edge projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams of engineers and stakeholders to create high-performance, scalable, and reliable systems that support our diverse engineering initiatives.

As a Software Engineer at Orvix Engineering, you will be at the forefront of technological advancements, solving complex engineering problems with innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, proficiency in multiple programming languages, and the ability to work effectively within an agile development environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Software Design & Development

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions to meet the needs of engineering teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to understand technical requirements and create software solutions that align with project goals.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using modern software development practices.
• Develop software across the full stack (front-end, back-end, and databases) when necessary, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
• Ensure that software meets performance, security, and scalability requirements to support complex engineering workflows.

• Participate in testing and debugging software to ensure functionality and resolve issues efficiently.
• Write and execute unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Work with QA engineers to identify areas for improvement and ensure that all software meets the highest standards of quality before release.
• Continuously evaluate software performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize code for better efficiency and scalability.

• Work closely with other engineers, project managers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure software solutions align with project objectives and timelines.
• Collaborate with product managers and business analysts to understand user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Participate in agile development cycles, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint retrospectives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Contribute to code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and high-quality software development principles.

• Solve complex engineering problems by developing innovative software solutions that drive improvements in operational efficiency, data processing, and system integration.
• Continuously explore emerging technologies and best practices in software engineering, and apply them to current projects where applicable.
• Investigate new tools, libraries, and frameworks to improve software functionality and development workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify areas of improvement in existing software systems and propose solutions for enhancing their performance and capabilities.

• Write and maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation for software systems, ensuring that all code is well-documented and accessible to other team members.
• Document software designs, architectural decisions, and workflows to facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure future maintainability.
• Provide regular progress reports to engineering managers and team leads, ensuring transparent communication regarding project status, risks, and challenges.

• Continuously improve your technical skills and knowledge through professional development opportunities, training, and certifications.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in software engineering practices, programming languages, and emerging technologies.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing activities, such as team discussions, tech talks, and coding challenges, to foster a culture of learning within the team.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in software development, with a strong portfolio of successful projects.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, or similar (with experience in both front-end and back-end technologies preferred).
• Experience with web frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Django, Flask, .NET, Node.js).
• Strong understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL), and experience with data modeling, queries, and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
• Familiarity with version control tools, such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with an analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Experience with testing frameworks and automated testing tools (e.g., JUnit, Selenium, pytest).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of software security best practices and experience implementing secure software solutions.
• Experience in developing engineering tools or software used in technical environments (e.g., CAD software, simulation tools, data analysis tools).

• Monday to Friday

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)