Senior Previsualization Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Previsualization Artist (Gamedev): Spearheading the visualization of cinematic storytelling and action sequences for the Poppy Playtime franchise with an accent on camera language, pacing, and shot design. Focus on bridging creative vision and production execution by building complex 3D sequences in real-time engines and mentoring the art team.

Location: Remote (Global)

Company

hirify.global is an indie multimedia studio behind the hit horror franchise Poppy Playtime, known for its dark, creature-driven storytelling and immersive world-building.

What you will do

• Create high-quality previsualization sequences that communicate story, performance, and cinematic intent.
• Translate scripts and creative briefs into clear, compelling visual sequences.
• Drive shot design, camera blocking, and visual storytelling for cinematic and action-driven sequences.
• Collaborate with directors, creative leadership, and production teams to align previs with project goals.
• Build environments, cameras, and action sequences using 3D tools and real-time engines.
• Identify storytelling and technical challenges early to propose effective visual solutions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in previsualization, cinematics, or game development.
• Advanced proficiency in Unreal Engine, Maya, or Blender.
• Demonstrated expertise in cinematic storytelling, shot composition, and editorial pacing.
• Proven ability to independently own previs sequences from concept through final delivery.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to convey creative rationale to stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, iterative production environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with virtual production workflows and real-time cinematic pipelines.
• Background in horror, thriller, or large-scale cinematic storytelling.
• Proficiency with editorial tools such as Adobe Premiere.
• Experience with motion capture and VFX integration.

Culture & Benefits

• Project-based engagement with potential for ongoing work.
• Flexible schedule with agreed-upon milestone deadlines.
• Opportunity to work on a globally recognized horror franchise.
• Collaborative environment working directly with creative leadership.