Cinematic Artist Job at Climax Studios (Edinburgh)

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

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

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

Senior Real-Time Cinematic Artist

Snail Games USA is seeking a Senior Real-Time Cinematic Artist to join the Art C...

Location

United States , Beverly Hills

Salary:

90000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year

Snail Games

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Shipped at least one video game title
Professional experience creating real-time cinematics, previs, cinematic layout, or game trailers
Strong Unreal Engine experience, especially Unreal Sequencer
Experience with Maya/Motionbuilder
Strong cinematic eye for camera, staging, timing, scale, composition, and continuity
Ability to turn rough direction into clear, reviewable in-engine shot passes
Experience building shots with existing assets, temp animation, and unfinished environments
Ability to evaluate shot feasibility and communicate dependencies clearly
Strong organization across shot lists, sequences, versions, exports, review notes, dependencies, and follow-ups
Portfolio or reel showing cinematic camera work, layout, previs, or real-time sequence construction

Job Responsibility

Block and refine cinematic shots directly in Unreal Engine with the Cinematic Director
Create camera animation and shot layouts in Unreal Sequencer
Turn storyboards, references, and rough direction into reviewable in-engine sequences
Build fast previs/layout passes using available environments, temp assets, and placeholder animation
Explore camera language, staging, timing, scale, and shot feasibility
Identify which shots are production-safe, technically feasible, or reference-only
Export rough cuts, playblasts, and review passes for creative feedback
Keep shots, versions, Sequencer files, naming conventions, and review exports organized
Track shot status, dependencies, blockers, and follow-ups so cinematic work stays visible and actionable
Partner with animation, VFX, lighting, design, technical art, and production to flag dependencies and risks

What we offer

True focus on work/life balance
Paid company holidays, vacation, and separate sick leave
Medical, dental, vision, and Life/LTD
401k with company match

Fulltime

Lighting Artist, Cinematic

As a Cinematic Lighting Artist, you will collaborate with concept artists, anima...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Naughty Dog

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Games or Animation/VFX/Film
Has shipped a AAA game or equivalent
Excellent understanding of direct/indirect light, color-theory, exposure, contrast
Outstanding understanding of shading/materials and the relationship with lighting
Excellent artistic skills to interpret concept art and color keys to recreate the mood and atmosphere in a game environment
Demonstrated expertise in industry standard software such as Autodesk Maya
Excellent understanding of color grading with proficiency in industry standard software such as Nuke, Fusion, Resolve
Strong problem-solving skills and a dedicated attention to details
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to work with minimal direction

Job Responsibility

Develop lighting schemes for characters and environment working closely with Directors and the Concept Art team
Collaborate with the Level Lighting team to establish smooth integration of in-game cinematics with gameplay
Collaborate with multiple departments to determine that the in-game cinematics run within the memory budget without sacrificing the look
Work with outsource vendors and lighting artists, collaborating on visual looks, tech, training, and workflows both giving and receiving feedback
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
matching 401(k)
paid time off
wellness program
employee discounts for Sony products
bonus package

3d animation lead

Lakshya is Looking for Animation Lead who can Provides leadership to the animati...

Location

India , Gurugram

Salary:

Not provided

Keywords Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Skilled at creating high quality 3D Animations on both Keyframe and Mocap - Characters or Creatures
Skilled at using industry standard software such as Maya, Max, Motion Builder, Blender, Unreal Engine
Good knowledge of In Game Animations / Cinematics creation pipeline
Good knowledge of tools and techniques for efficient creation of 3D Animations for both Keyframe and Motion Capture
Some experience of playing a leadership role within the Animation team – deciphering client requirements and feedback, polishing animations, reviewing the work of others, and providing critical feedback etc
Atleast THREE years of experience in a 3D game, 3D Production or Game Art Services company in a Lead or Associate Animation Lead role
In the face of ambiguity, acts decisively, after weighing the pros and cons of the different courses available, and consulting other experts / seniors
Sets a personal example for the team through their conduct and professional behavior – treating people well, coming to work on time, not wasting time etc
Seeks and understands the objective of changes and actively supports organizational efforts to increase effectiveness and efficiency
Shares his ideas, suggestions, and views honestly and openly with the management and team to create a positive organization culture and teamwork

Job Responsibility

Understands the client brief for the assigned work completely and thoroughly
Works closely with the Senior/Junior animation artists / Leads to capture the team’s questions before the work is estimated or scheduled
Helps in the creation of bids that are competitive yet realistic
Ensures that questions, explanations, and delivery notes going fromthe team to the client are clearly articulated and supported by examples references
Ensures that the team attends to client’s feedback promptly and efficiently
Establishes a production workflow for a project that can help the team to deliver good quality work in an efficient way
Establishes an effective work review process for the project, including effective quality checkpoints
Creates a daily work completion plan with the artist
Drives the production team to work as per this plan and to deliver work within the planned deadline
If required, assists in creating or polishing animations, be it Keyframe or Motion Capture

What we offer

Opportunity to work on some of the best-known game titles in the world
Competitive salaries and annual performance-based bonuses
Generous paid time off
26 Annual leaves and additional paid time off at the year-end (from 25th December to 1st January)
Term Insurance and Personal accidental insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental and emotional wellbeing
Special Education Assistance Scheme

Fulltime

Ai Visual Aesthetic Evaluator

Evaluate the quality of AI-generated images and videos. You will act as an "Aest...

Location

Thailand

Salary:

Not provided

Thoth AI

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Expertise: Background in Fine Arts, Film/TV Production, Photography, or Visual Design
Aesthetic Eye: Strong understanding of visual principles (composition, anatomy, physics of light)
English: Must be able to describe visual defects accurately in English
Knowledge: Familiarity with Gen-AI models (Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Sora, etc.) is a huge plus

Job Responsibility

Visual Analysis: Critically assess generated content from dimensions of composition, lighting, shadows, physical realism, and temporal consistency (for video)
Defect Identification: Spot common AI artifacts (e.g., finger counts, warped textures, unnatural movements)
Aesthetic Scoring: Score content based on artistic value and cinematic quality
Technical Reporting: Clearly describe why a generated output is failed or successful in English

Fulltime

Associate Creative Director (Art/Design) - Virtual Creative Production

The Creative team at AKQA (part of WPP) applies artistry and craftsmanship to st...

Location

Netherlands , Amsterdam

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience at Associate Creative Director level or in a comparable art/design hybrid leadership role, with a strong background in both concepting and execution
A demonstrated track record of leading award-winning creative work across European and global markets, showcasing the ability to deliver at scale and on an international stage
You have experience with AI production using state of the art models, knowing the pros and cons of each and what model to use, when to use what, and how to use each through JSON-based prompting - and how to put different outputs together
Strong foundation in art direction and motion graphics, coupled with advanced CGI production knowledge across the full pipeline, from modeling to post-production
Hands-on craft expertise in compositing, grading, retouching, and finishing, with the ability to dive into details and elevate the final quality of work
Sharp eye for art direction, visual storytelling, and design excellence, ensuring all work meets the highest aesthetic and conceptual standards
Experienced in building and maintaining client relationships, growing partnerships through trust, creativity, and consistent delivery of exceptional results
Exceptional communicator with the ability to craft and deliver compelling presentations, clearly articulating creative vision, rationale, and executional guidelines
Recognised for representing your agency publicly—through talks, mentorship, or thought leadership—and inspiring both peers and the next generation of creatives

Job Responsibility

Deliver and lead award-winning work that meets client needs while influencing culture, blending art direction, design craft, and innovative use of technology
Direct and Lead autonomous teams to bring cinematic vision, technical precision, and emotional storytelling into every project — thinking like a filmmaker, building like a technician, and creating like a storyteller
Establish and direct creative foundations in concepting art directions for production and motion graphics, ensuring ideas are strategically sound and visually compelling
Ability to direct specialised CGI artists across animation, modelling, rigging, lighting, and compositing to maintain creative cohesion and quality
Apply craft knowledge across CGI workflows, including modelling, lighting, animatics, grading, and retouching
Provide hands-on expertise in retouching, compositing, grading, and finalising large-scale projects, guiding teams through complex production pipelines
Implement advanced workflows such as EXR and ACES to ensure colour accuracy, consistency, and creative control
Contribute to and lead the development of creative briefs, collaborating with clients and strategists to define opportunities and deliver visionary outcomes
Collaborate across disciplines — including design, UX, and development — to integrate creativity, craft, and strategy seamlessly into final outputs
Creatively lead new business pitches, presenting ideas and executions with confidence and clarity to global clients

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