πCanada
Senior Animator
Escape Velocity Entertainment
πRemote - United States
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Summary
Join Escape Velocity as a Senior Cinematic Animator and bring our game's characters and stories to life. You will create in-game cinematics and cutscenes, collaborating with various teams to ensure seamless integration with gameplay. Responsibilities include developing camera setups, refining animations based on feedback, and utilizing Unreal Engine 5. You will also stay updated on industry trends and assist with additional visual content. Escape Velocity is a fully remote studio that values employee well-being and offers excellent benefits. We prioritize honesty, autonomy, and constant improvement.
Requirements
- 3 years of experience in cinematics with a strong portfolio showcasing cinematic work, in the gaming industry
- Strong understanding of narrative structure, pacing, and visual storytelling
- A deep understanding of Blocking and Layout
- Familiarity with cinematic techniques, camera work, and post-production processes specific to games. Applied lighting skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
- Highly organized along with a high level of precision and attention to detail in all aspects of the editing process
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative ideas and technical concepts
- Rudimentary posing and timing to convey action during previs
Responsibilities
- Create in-game cinematics, cutscenes and character presentations that showcase dynamic camera choreography and compelling visual storytelling
- Work closely with the Cinematic Editor, Technical Artists and discipline Directors to ensure seamless integration of cinematics with gameplay and UI elements
- Develop creative camera setups, angles and movements to enhance storytelling and visual impact
- Set up initial character motion and camera sequences, refining based on feedback and iteration
- Respond to feedback from the Animation Director and other stakeholders to refine animations and achieve creative goals
- In collaboration with the Technical Animator and Cinematic Editor, youβll use Unreal Engine 5βs Level Sequence tools to implement and polish cinematic content, ensuring smooth engine integration
- Stay updated on industry trends, techniques, and tools to push the boundaries of cinematic animation in the game
- Organize and coordinate animation assets for efficient workflows and smooth production pipelines
- Assist with creating matched intro-outro sequences, character cosmetics presentations, menus, and other visually engaging content
- Lend animation expertise to gameplay when needed
Benefits
- Excellent benefits
- Fully remote
- Support team members nearly anywhere in the world
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