Unreal Engine Cinematic Artist (Previz & Camera Work)

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, VN — Remote (any location)

Company

hirify.global produces immersive historical visual storytelling for the Atrium YouTube channel.

What you will do

• Interpret scripts and create clear 3D layouts and animatics for historical stories.
• Operate virtual cameras and define framing, movement, composition, transitions, timing, pacing, continuity, and visual flow.
• Block animation and pose characters to establish actions, staging, body language, and storytelling beats.
• Build and prepare scenes, environments, assets, and layouts in Unreal Engine for review and production.
• Collaborate with the Channel Director, review outputs, incorporate feedback, and refine layouts to match the creative vision.
• Maintain organized project files, accessible assets, and consistent scene continuity throughout the hands-on production pipeline.

Requirements

• Several years of experience in 3D layout, animation, camera work, or a related role in YouTube, film, or television production.
• Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine, ideally version 5.6.1.
• Strong understanding of cinematic language, including composition, framing, camera movement, timing, and transitions.
• Experience with animation blocking and character posing, including how staging and body language support storytelling.
• Strong visual storytelling skills and the ability to translate scripts into clear, engaging sequences.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to independently manage assets, scenes, and project files in a hands-on production environment.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to communicate clearly in a fast-moving production environment.
• Comfort working independently, solving visual challenges, and incorporating feedback while preserving the overall creative vision.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of Blender for 3D scene preparation or related tasks.
• Experience managing or contributing to 3D animation pipelines.
• Understanding of YouTube retention, pacing, and viewer engagement.
• Interest in storytelling psychology and audience behavior.
• Experience with documentaries, historical content, or educational entertainment.
• Willingness to contribute across different production stages when needed.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time creative role shaping the visual identity of a growing YouTube channel.
• Work on immersive 3D environments and stories about history and complex subjects.
• Remote work from any location.
• Direct influence on each story from initial camera setup through final animation.