What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Animator (Cinematics) | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote Jo position at Escape Velocity Entertainment?
What we are looking for :
We are seeking a versatile Senior Cinematic Animator to help bring the characters and stories of our game to life. This role demands flexibility, creativity and a strong ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines. You’ll work under the guidance of the Animation Director to deliver cinematic and gameplay animations that elevate the player experience.
What we will do together :
- You’ll 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, you’ll use Unreal Engine 5’s 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.
What you will bring :
How to apply :
Click apply and complete an application along with a Resume / CV. If we would like to move forward with your application, a member of the Recruiting Team will reach out to you and guide you through our process.
Escape Velocity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.
Applications will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.
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