Senior Cinematic Animator (UE5)

TL;DR

Senior Cinematic Animator (UE5): Creating high-quality character performances and compelling narrative shots for an in-development UE5 realistic game project with an accent on motion capture data post-processing, facial animation, and cinematic storytelling. Focus on mastering Unreal Engine's Sequencer toolset and collaborating effectively with directors and technical teams to achieve creative vision.

Location: Onsite in Shanghai

Company

hirify.global is a company developing a realistic in-development game project.

What you will do

• Independently create high-quality character performances and compelling narrative shots using MotionBuilder and Maya.
• Handle post-processing of motion capture data, including cleaning, editing, and dynamic adjustment.
• Collaborate directly with directors, actors, and technical teams on-set motion capture direction.
• Master Unreal Engine and its Sequencer toolset for creating and integrating cutscenes.
• Convey character emotions effectively through deep understanding of character expression and facial animation.
• Drive the animation process independently with a solid sense of cinematography and narrative pacing.

Requirements

• Proficiency in MotionBuilder and Maya.
• Minimum 8 years of practical experience creating cutscenes for films or AAA games.
• A strong demo reel/portfolio demonstrating relevant experience.
• Experience in on-set motion capture direction.
• Mastery of Unreal Engine and its Sequencer toolset.
• Experience processing facial motion capture data.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit.

Nice to have

• Experience with Metahuman facial animation.
• Background in Previs/Layout production.
• Capability to handle some in-game animations, such as character abilities or execution moves.
• Experience creating combat/melee action animations with familiarity in martial arts principles.
• Experience designing and animating non-humanoid creatures/monsters.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative spirit, adaptable to cross-departmental cooperation and evolving project requirements.