Senior Cinematic Animator – London, UK – 2yr Contract – AAA Action Game

Job Type:               2yr Contract

Project:                  AAA Action Console & PC Games

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This prestigious UK developer has an impressive back catalogue of action-packed console and PC games, which have won numerous awards and reached both commercial and critical acclaim. Work is well underway with a new unannounced AAA project and their looking for an experienced Senior Cinematic Animator who is ready for the challenges of producing world class game cinematics.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Cinematic Animation Demo Reel
• Excellent MotionBuilder knowledge and experience.
• Extensive Motion Capture experience.
• Excellent knowledge of editing software (Premiere/After Effects) beneficial.
• Excellent understanding of the Unreal game engine or similar is advantageous.
• A great understanding of a cinematic pipeline, in a game environment.
• Not necessary, but desirably experience in 3DS Max and/or Maya user.
• Excellent understanding of visual story telling skills.
• Excellent animation skills.
• Great understanding of cinematography.
• Great understanding of staging, scene design and camera layout.
• Great keyframe and motion editing skills.
• Great understanding of the cinematic pipeline including scene layouts, motion capture, animation, camera work and editing.
• Strong ability to self-manage time and bring cinematics in on time and to the desired quality level.
• Motion capture acting ability beneficial, but not necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To create and develop industry-leading cinematic scenes that support the narrative of the game.
• To set up and develop cinematic scenes and animations from previs to final quality in the game engine (Unreal).
• To work very closely with the Cinematic Lead to ensure scene content and direction is consistent and reaches the desired quality goals.
• To work very closely with all neighbouring departments, specifically Script and Design to ensure the work being output is relevant and current at all times.
• To support the motion capture process from rehearsals to final performance.
• Be a solid example for non-Seniors to follow suit.

BENEFITS INCL.:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary performance bonus scheme
• Long-service holiday reward
• Quarterly salary adjustment reviews
• Staff only merchandise store
• National Rail Season Ticket Travel Loan
• Overseas Relocation Support

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214425!

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Salary and benefits will be discussed at interview with the company and are individually negotiated by OPM.

Tagged as: Cinematic Animation, Senior Animator