Cinematic Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Cinematic Artist (Gamedev): Creating high-quality in-engine cinematics to enhance storytelling with an accent on real-time sequencing, camera composition, and character animation integration. Focus on building and polishing scripted sequences within game engines, ensuring seamless transitions between gameplay and narrative moments.

Location: Must be based in London, UK (Fully onsite)

Company

An established independent games developer known for creating high-quality titles from their state-of-the-art London studio.

What you will do

• Create and implement in-engine cinematics, cutscenes, and scripted sequences.
• Manage camera framing, blocking, and shot composition using sequencer tools.
• Integrate character animation, facial data, and motion capture into cinematic sequences.
• Configure characters, props, and scene elements for cinematic control.
• Coordinate gameplay triggers, dialogue, and animation states during playback.
• Collaborate with rigging, audio, and VFX teams to debug and optimize sequences.

Requirements

• Must be located in London or able to work fully onsite.
• Experience working in Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Experience setting up characters, rigs, and assets for real-time cinematics.
• Understanding of animation systems, state machines, and character controllers.
• Experience with motion capture, keyframe animation, and facial animation.
• Proficiency in camera systems, shot composition, and cinematic pacing.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive group private medical and dental insurance.
• Group life insurance and income protection.
• Company pension scheme and cycle to work scheme.
• Regular studio social events, clubs, and annual parties.
• Structured training, career development, and progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and ambitious studio environment in central London.