Cinematics Director (Call of Duty)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin, United States; onsite four days per week

Salary: $126,800–$234,580 annual base pay in the U.S.; incentive compensation may also be available.

Company

hirify.global is a video game developer, publisher, and distributor behind franchises including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero. Raven Software contributes to the Call of Duty franchise and develops major campaign and multiplayer experiences.

What you will do

• Define the cinematic vision for in-game cinematics and pre-rendered movies for the next Call of Duty campaign.
• Direct actors on motion-capture stages and in recording booths, guiding character motivations and scene performances.
• Manage mocap shoots, including spatial blocking, movement marking, and technical and creative setup.
• Collaborate with creative leadership, animators, artists, writers, narrative teams, and technical crews to deliver final cinematic scenes.
• Translate scripts into cinematic plans, including staging, emotional arcs, shot planning, and technical requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams from concept through ship while promoting collaboration, inclusion, 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, and emotional continuity.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, turn broad ideas into clear deliverables, and influence creative and technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills for directing talent and coordinating with technical crews under tight schedules.
• Passion for innovation, inclusive design, and memorable player experiences.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, respectful, inclusive, and player-focused work environment.
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings or reimbursement accounts, and insurance benefits.
• 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, discounted games, and other voluntary benefit programs.
• Relocation assistance may be available when a company-required move is necessary.