Cutscene Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Cutscene Animator (Gamedev): Creating high-quality animations for in-game cinematics and narrative sequences, bringing characters, environments, and events to life through compelling storytelling and motion with an accent on aligning cutscenes with the overall vision and enhancing the player experience. Focus on developing and implementing keyframe animations and ensuring consistency in style, timing, and quality across all cutscenes.

Company

hirify.global is a game development company.

What you will do

• Create and polish animations for in-game cutscenes and cinematic sequences.
• Work with character, environment, and prop animations to support storytelling.
• Clean, edit, and enhance motion capture data for cinematic use.
• Develop and implement keyframe animations where needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure animations meet gameplay and narrative requirements.
• Ensure consistency in style, timing, and quality across all cutscenes.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in animation (preferably in games or cinematics).
• Experience working on 3D projects with realistic settings.
• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Maya and/or MotionBuilder.
• Solid understanding of keyframe animation principles.
• Experience working with motion capture data (cleanup, retargeting, polishing).
• Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written).

Nice to have

• Experience working on first-person shooters.
• Experience animating organic characters as well as mechanical elements.
• Familiarity with animating HUD-related elements or UI-driven motion.
• Understanding of cinematic pacing, camera animation, and storytelling through animation.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available.