Studio: Deep Silver Dambuster Studios
Job Opening: Lead Cinematic Animator
Location: Nottingham, England, UK
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Animation Director to realise motion captured and key framed animations to a world class cinematic level.
- Breakdown scripts to deliver the narrative cinematics and scripted events.
- Inspire the team by setting a high standard for cinematography and character development.
- Deliver on high quality cinematic animations at every stage of the pipeline, from the initial concept to final polish and implementation into UE4.
- Plan, schedule and direct full performance captures.
- Work closely with the Technical Leads and Production, providing regular feedback to improve the cinematic pipeline.
- Regular communication with production and other departmental leads to maintain schedules and deliver to deadlines.
- Identify and develop the growth of the team through hiring future team members.
- Provide creative and technical feedback to the team.
- Manage, train and mentor the growth of the cinematic team.
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 5+ years’ experience as a cinematic animator.
- At least 1+ shipped AAA title in a Lead position.
- Excellent understanding of cinematics, narrative and character development.
- Ability to improve shots through full performance captured data.
- Expert knowledge of Maya and Motion Builder.
- Strong keyframe skills.
- Solid understanding of the core principles in animation with the ability to adapt to different animation styles.
- Good working knowledge of UE4 and the cinematic toolset.
- Excellent communications skills to work with other departments.
- Strong passion for games.
- Excellent understanding of production procedures and software employed in the team.
- Good interpersonal and motivational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Able to manage, plan and organise time.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
- Team leadership qualities and a team player.
Nice to Haves:
- Strong drawing skills.
- Gameplay experience.
- Video editing experience.
