Senior Cinematics Animator - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Senior Cinematics Animator to join our dynamic team remotely. As a Senior Cinematics Animator, you'll work closely with our cinematics team to produce top-tier cutscenes and bespoke animation content. Your role will involve driving creative vision from previsualization through final polish, enhancing narrative through cinematic storytelling, and ensuring your animations are seamlessly integrated within our proprietary engine.

What You'll Do

• Capture, solve, retarget, and polish both facial and full-body mocap data for cutscenes, ensuring high-quality, believable performances.
• Iterate rapidly on cinematic layout to enhance visual storytelling, refine pacing, and support narrative impact.
• Work closely with the Lead, Director, and cinematic team to incorporate feedback and align animations with the overall creative vision.
• Implement cinematics into our proprietary engine, ensuring seamless integration with gameplay and overall flow.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a cohesive storytelling experience across all aspects of the game.

Requirements

• Impressive animation portfolio showcasing high-quality, realistic facial and body animations across multiple projects, ideally from AAA titles.
• Five or more years in animation, with a proven track record on at least two published titles.
• Proficient in body, facial and camera animation, motion capture clean-up and industry-standard animation software.
• A genuine enthusiasm for video games, narrative, and the creative process.
• Experience in cinematography, editing, or game engine implementation is highly desirable and will set you apart.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $80,000 to $120,000 annually.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• Flexible remote work options with a hybrid model.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters creativity and innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the gaming industry.