Cinematics Director (Call of Duty)

Location: Onsite in the Madison, Wisconsin office four days per week; the work arrangement may change according to business needs.

Salary: $126,800–$234,580 annual base pay in the United States, plus potential incentive compensation.

Company

hirify.global develops and publishes interactive entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, with Raven Software contributing to Call of Duty campaigns and Warzone.

What you will do

• Define the cinematic vision for in-game cinematics and pre-rendered movies in the next Call of Duty campaign.
• Direct actors on motion-capture stages and in recording booths, guiding character motivations, scene context, and performances.
• Manage motion-capture shoots, including creative and technical setups, spatial blocking, movement, and virtual-environment alignment.
• Collaborate with creative leadership, animators, artists, writers, and technical teams to translate captured data into final cinematic scenes.
• Work with the Narrative team to break down scripts, plan emotional arcs, and define staging and technical requirements for each shot.
• Promote collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and player-first thinking.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as a cinematic director in game development or film.
• 5+ years in leadership roles guiding cross-functional teams from concept to ship.
• Strong understanding of cinematic and storytelling language, narrative timing, pacing, camera language, physical acting beats, and emotional continuity.
• Ability to guide talent and coordinate technical crews under tight schedules while influencing stakeholders and turning broad ideas into clear deliverables.
• Passion for innovation, inclusive design, and memorable player experiences.
• Ability to work onsite in the Madison, Wisconsin office four days per week.

Nice to have

• In-depth knowledge of the Call of Duty franchise, its gameplay DNA, and community culture.
• Portfolio demonstrating bold ideas, innovative systems, or groundbreaking experiences.
• Strong animation skills and the ability to assist with scene work.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, inclusive, player-focused culture with direct communication and a low-ego environment.
• Medical, dental, vision, health spending, life, disability, and related insurance programs.
• 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays and vacation, sick time, floating holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
• Mental health, wellbeing, fitness, game discounts, and other voluntary benefit programs.
• Relocation assistance may be available if the company requires a geographic move for the role.