Senior Cinematic Animator

This is a Full Time Job

We are searching for a Senior Cinematic Animator to join our core team in developing a high-quality AAA single-player story-driven action-adventure game built using the Unreal Engine. Our animation team is small, and we want to expand it with someone capable of bringing both deep expertise in the creation of cinematics while also being able to guide a distributed team of external animators to create groundbreaking quality animation. We only hire talented, collaborative people with strong communication skills who are laser-focused on achieving excellent results.

In This Role, You Will:
• Provide daily hands-on editing and tuning of motion-capture-based narrative animation content
• Collaborate with Engineering, Design, and Animation to devise, implement and debug cinematic sequences
• Collaborate with our design and story partners to craft memorable scenes which drive our narrative and engage our audiences
• Work closely and clearly communicate with external Animation partners to ensure that quality and technical requirements and timelines are being met
• Be involved in Motion Capture shoots, from planning and direction to integration into engine
• Be an active partner in the integration of cinematic animation with gameplay systems
• Collaborate with Animation Directors to ensure alignment with Narrative vision

We Are Looking For People Who:
• Have 10 years experience in cinematic animation, including third-person action adventure titles
• Have shipped 2 AAA titles as part of a cinematic creation team
• Have experience mentoring and leading teams of animators
• Have experience with advanced animation systems and performance capture technology
• Push the innovation and emotional fidelity of cinematic animation
• Have a passion for creating cinematic and realistic content
• Have extensive experience developing in a real-time environment (Unreal Engine)
• Excel at pre-visualization and fast iteration
• Thrive in a self-driven environment
• Are great communicators and cross-discipline collaborators
• Possess strong time management and long term planning skills

The salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $220,000 – $225,000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate's location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.

We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.

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What is Skydance New Media?

Amy Hennig (co-creator of the Uncharted series) and Julian Beak, both 30-year veterans in the game industry, have built a new studio with Skydance Media (the studio behind Mission: Impossible, Top Gun: Maverick, The Old Guard, Grace and Frankie) that is laser-focused on premium action-adventure games with rich, compelling stories. Our first productions will tap into the traditions of adventure cinema to create an engaging, energetic experience that captures the spirit of TV and film to excite both gamers and non-gamers alike. These games will be best-in-class for both visual fidelity and innovative gameplay on the latest console platforms and PCs.

Visit Our Website: Skydance New Media