Senior Cinematic Animator

📋 Description

• Produce top-notch character animations through a blend of motion capture data and hand-key animation techniques.

• Bring life to narrative-driven cutscenes with a focus on emotional impact and stylistic coherence.

• Utilize Unreal Engine 5 Sequencer for staging, implementing, and refining cinematic content.

• Collaborate closely with Cinematic Artists to align performances, camera work, and storytelling elements.

• Engage with various teams to ensure a seamless cinematic experience that integrates narrative, design, art, audio, and production aspects.

• Maintain and enhance animations while swiftly addressing any bugs.

• Provide clear updates on progress, challenges, and requirements to leads and production team.

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, effective time management, and consistent meeting of deadlines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive background as a Cinematic Animator in PC or Console gaming.

• Solid understanding of animation principles including acting, posing, timing, and weight distribution.

• Proficient in working with Unreal Engine 5 Sequencer (mandatory).

• Hands-on experience with MetaHumans for animation and facial performance workflows.

• Proficiency in Maya (or similar animation DCC tools).

• Strong grasp of composition and cinematography principles.

• Ability to balance artistic excellence with technical performance demands.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

• Outstanding English communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset, comfortable collaborating with various disciplines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and creative environment.

• Chance to contribute to the development of captivating and immersive gaming experiences.