Cinematic Artist Job at Climax Studios (Edinburgh)

Junior Cinematic Animator

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated...

Location

United Kingdom , Guildford

Salary:

Not provided

Larian Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

1 or 2 years of experience in the video game industry
Experience in Autodesk Maya
Experience in working with motion capture
Experience in handling body mechanics for characters and creatures alike
Knowledge of animation fundamentals, techniques, and acting/staging
A thorough understanding of modern and classical animation styles
An ability to give constructive feedback and receive feedback graciously
Work well within a team environment
Good communication skills in spoken and written English

Job Responsibility

Create charming and believable animations using motion capture and handkey animation
Understand the specific requirements of the game and consistently adhere to the established animation style of the production title
Maintain high-quality animations through diligent polishing and resolving bugs
Have good organisational and time management skills
Collaborate with senior animators and peers to produce high-quality animations
Clearly communicate any issues, blockers and needs to your lead
Adhere to deadlines set by your lead and the production team
Collaborate with cinematic artists to help create an emotionally engaging world

What we offer

An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback

Fulltime

New

Cinematic Artist

We’re looking for a fully onsite Cinematic Artist to create high-quality in-engi...

Location

United Kingdom , Portsmouth

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience working in a game engine such as Unreal Engine or Unity
Experience setting up characters, rigs, and assets for use in real-time cinematics
Familiarity with character Blueprints (Unreal) or prefabs/controllers (Unity) for cinematic setup and control
Understanding of animation systems and state machines
Experience integrating motion capture, keyframe animation, and facial animation into sequences
Knowledge of camera systems, shot composition, and cinematic pacing
Ability to troubleshoot issues related to animation timing, camera transitions, and sequence playback

Job Responsibility

Create and implement in-engine cinematics, cutscenes, and scripted sequences
Set up cinematic cameras, framing, blocking, and shot composition
Use sequencer/timeline tools to manage animation, cameras, audio, and events
Integrate character animation, facial animation, and motion capture into cinematic sequences
Set up and configure characters, props, and scene elements for use in cinematic sequences
Work with character Blueprints or prefabs to ensure characters behave correctly during cinematics
Coordinate gameplay triggers, dialogue, animation states, and events during cinematic playback
Collaborate with animation, rigging, audio, and VFX teams to polish cinematic moments
Debug cinematic setups and ensure they run smoothly in-game
Optimize cinematic sequences to meet performance and memory budgets

What we offer

Excellent holiday package
Regular social events
A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
Ongoing training and development, with career progression
Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Private Dental Insurance
Group Income Protection
Company Pension Scheme

Fulltime

New

Cinematic Artist

We’re looking for a fully onsite Cinematic Artist to create high-quality in-engi...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience working in a game engine such as Unreal Engine or Unity
Experience setting up characters, rigs, and assets for use in real-time cinematics
Familiarity with character Blueprints (Unreal) or prefabs/controllers (Unity) for cinematic setup and control
Understanding of animation systems and state machines
Experience integrating motion capture, keyframe animation, and facial animation into sequences
Knowledge of camera systems, shot composition, and cinematic pacing
Ability to troubleshoot issues related to animation timing, camera transitions, and sequence playback

Job Responsibility

Create and implement in-engine cinematics, cutscenes, and scripted sequences
Set up cinematic cameras, framing, blocking, and shot composition
Use sequencer/timeline tools to manage animation, cameras, audio, and events
Integrate character animation, facial animation, and motion capture into cinematic sequences
Set up and configure characters, props, and scene elements for use in cinematic sequences
Work with character Blueprints or prefabs to ensure characters behave correctly during cinematics
Coordinate gameplay triggers, dialogue, animation states, and events during cinematic playback
Collaborate with animation, rigging, audio, and VFX teams to polish cinematic moments
Debug cinematic setups and ensure they run smoothly in-game
Optimize cinematic sequences to meet performance and memory budgets

What we offer

Excellent holiday package
Regular social events
A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
Ongoing training and development, with career progression
Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Private Dental Insurance
Group Income Protection
Company Pension Scheme

Fulltime

New

Cinematic Artist

We’re looking for a fully onsite Cinematic Artist to create high-quality in-engi...

Location

United Kingdom , Liverpool

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience working in a game engine such as Unreal Engine or Unity
Experience setting up characters, rigs, and assets for use in real-time cinematics
Familiarity with character Blueprints (Unreal) or prefabs/controllers (Unity) for cinematic setup and control
Understanding of animation systems and state machines
Experience integrating motion capture, keyframe animation, and facial animation into sequences
Knowledge of camera systems, shot composition, and cinematic pacing
Ability to troubleshoot issues related to animation timing, camera transitions, and sequence playback

Job Responsibility

Create and implement in-engine cinematics, cutscenes, and scripted sequences
Set up cinematic cameras, framing, blocking, and shot composition
Use sequencer/timeline tools to manage animation, cameras, audio, and events
Integrate character animation, facial animation, and motion capture into cinematic sequences
Set up and configure characters, props, and scene elements for use in cinematic sequences
Work with character Blueprints or prefabs to ensure characters behave correctly during cinematics
Coordinate gameplay triggers, dialogue, animation states, and events during cinematic playback
Collaborate with animation, rigging, audio, and VFX teams to polish cinematic moments
Debug cinematic setups and ensure they run smoothly in-game
Optimize cinematic sequences to meet performance and memory budgets

What we offer

Excellent holiday package
Regular social events
A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
Ongoing training and development, with career progression
Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Private Dental Insurance
Group Income Protection
Company Pension Scheme

Fulltime

Crowd Technical Director

The main focus of the position will be to create crowd simulations for our CG sc...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

100300.00 - 128300.00 CAD / Year

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong knowledge of Houdini Software
Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to address technical and artistic challenges
In-depth understanding of cinematic principles and composition
Background working on high end VFX or animated feature-film productions
Experience working with motion capture and/or clip-based animation
Proficiency with Linux
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality output

Job Responsibility

Choreograph the motion and behaviour of crowds in shots, meeting the artistic direction of the show supervisor
Manage the motions and cycles used on your show, including creating blending cycles
Assist in developing efficient workflows within Houdini, including creating and modifying internal HDAs
Creatively use existing motion and character variations to create visual diversity within a crowd
Troubleshoot technical issues within Houdini and the wider pipeline
Work with Production and your lead to meet the show deadlines
Communicate with artists across disciplines to work effectively as part of the wider show team
Attend dailies to present your work and receive feedback from the show supervisor
Collaborate within the crowd team, sharing knowledge and contributing to the development of the department

What we offer

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits

Fulltime

Crowd Technical Director

The main focus of the position will be to create crowd simulations for our CG sc...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

100300.00 - 128300.00 CAD / Year

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong knowledge of Houdini Software
Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to address technical and artistic challenges
In-depth understanding of cinematic principles and composition
Background working on high end VFX or animated feature-film productions
Experience working with motion capture and/or clip-based animation
Proficiency with Linux
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality output

Job Responsibility

Choreograph the motion and behaviour of crowds in shots, meeting the artistic direction of the show supervisor
Manage the motions and cycles used on your show, including creating blending cycles
Assist in developing efficient workflows within Houdini, including creating and modifying internal HDAs
Creatively use existing motion and character variations to create visual diversity within a crowd
Troubleshoot technical issues within Houdini and the wider pipeline
Work with Production and your lead to meet the show deadlines
Communicate with artists across disciplines to work effectively as part of the wider show team
Attend dailies to present your work and receive feedback from the show supervisor
Collaborate within the crowd team, sharing knowledge and contributing to the development of the department

What we offer

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered

Fulltime

Senior Unity Gameplay Capture Artist

Azra Games is looking for a Senior Unity Gameplay Capture Artist to join our cre...

Location

United States , California

Salary:

106000.00 - 159000.00 USD / Year

Azra Games

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience capturing gameplay footage for trailers and other marquee, public facing video assets
At least 3 years working directly in Unity
Expert knowledge of Unity Editor, including camera systems, Timeline, Cinemachine, and scene manipulation
Strong understanding of composition, lighting, color theory, and cinematic principles
Proficiency with capture software (OBS, Shadowplay, etc.) and video editing tools (Premiere, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve)
Demonstrated ability to identify and frame compelling gameplay moments that resonate with target audiences
Experience working across multiple game genres and understanding what makes each visually distinctive
Technical knowledge of video codecs, compression, frame rates, and delivery specifications for various platforms
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to translate creative direction into executed capture plans
Portfolio demonstrating high-quality gameplay capture work, preferably including Unity projects

Job Responsibility

Capture, frame, and edit exceptional gameplay footage directly within Unity builds for trailers, ads, social media, and other marketing materials
Operate and manipulate in-game cameras, lighting, and visual effects to create cinematic and engaging shots that highlight key gameplay moments and features
Collaborate with game designers, artists, and engineers to identify the most compelling gameplay scenarios and visual storytelling opportunities
Develop and maintain efficient capture pipelines and technical workflows that scale across multiple projects and platforms
Create detailed shot lists, storyboards, and capture plans aligned with marketing campaign objectives and creative briefs
Optimize capture settings, resolution, frame rates, and technical specifications for different distribution channels (YouTube, social platforms, streaming services)
Provide technical guidance on in-game camera systems, replay functionality, and capture tools during game development
Coordinate with video editors, motion graphics artists, and creative teams to ensure captured footage meets post-production requirements
Stay current on Unity features, capture technologies, recording tools, and industry best practices for gameplay presentation
Build and maintain a library of high-quality gameplay assets for rapid deployment across marketing initiatives

What we offer

Equity & Benefits

Producer – Generalist

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Producer to join the development of a n...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

Not provided

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience (5 years +) in Production or Project Management in the Games
Strong understanding of game development pipelines, particularly the art, audio, and engineering aspects of final polish
Strong communication skills with the ability to lead multiple teams
A track record of helping ship software products in rapid development cycles
The ability to build regular reports of key actions and risks at different levels of detail
The ability to collaborate and thrive as part of a creative team
Creativity in problem solving and a positive, respectful team-first attitude
Organization methods and the capability to meet agreed timelines
Comfort with self-critique and accepting outside feedback

Job Responsibility

Overseeing and managing the post-process pipeline, including final art passes (color grading, cinematics, VFX polish, lighting tweaks, UI, audio mixing and mastering
Collaborating closely with Art Directors, Technical Artists, Audio Directors, Engineers, and QA Leads to define and execute post-process goals
Facilitating communication and acting as a central point of contact for all post-process-related tasks
Anticipating and identifying potential roadblocks, proactively developing solutions to keep the project on track
Working with teams to overcome problems, improve product quality and stay on track
Developing and managing realistic schedules for all post-process activities, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints
Tracking progress, identifying deviations, and implementing corrective actions as needed
Providing regular updates to stakeholders on the status of post-process milestones
Identifying and mitigating risks associated with post-process, including technical challenges, scope creep, and resource constraints
Developing contingency plans to address unforeseen issues

Cinematic Artist

Climax Studios

Location:
United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

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