Cinematic Artist (Unreal Engine)

Location: Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global develops video games through concept, prototyping, pre-production, and large-scale production, with a focus on collaborative, high-performing teams.

What you will do

• Create engaging, game-ready cinematics with excitement, drama, and strong visual quality.
• Apply cinematography and editing principles to strengthen narrative delivery and player feedback.
• Use previs, ripomatics, and rough storyboards to communicate creative vision and support iteration.
• Develop cinematic content using motion capture, hand-keyed, and procedural animation techniques.
• Help lead and improve in-engine cinematic pipelines for runtime and full-motion video sequences.
• Collaborate with Narrative, Animation, Audio, concept and craft leaders, and external studios.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of cinematography, editing, and cinematic production techniques.
• Experience with in-engine workflows and building cinematics from scratch.
• Technical understanding of cinematic pipelines and visual quality requirements.
• Strong collaboration, communication, initiative, and ability to respond constructively to feedback.
• Knowledge of software such as Maya, MotionBuilder, Premiere, Resolve, and compositing software.
• Experience using Unreal Engine for cinematics.

Nice to have

• Previous experience working in video games.
• Experience on motion capture or live-action sets with actors or camera crews.
• Passion for art, games, visual quality, and production innovation.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working culture with flexible working hours.
• Focus on work-life balance and an inclusive, safe, and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities to learn new skills and expand professional expertise.
• Competitive compensation package.