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Position: Cinematic Animation Lead
Location: Remote Working Arrangement
Jackalyptic Games is seeking a talented and experienced Cinematic Animation Lead to join our team. As a Cinematic Animation Lead, you will work closely with our game design and animation teams, working directly with the cinematic lead to bring a consistent level of engaging animations to cinematic moments and cutscenes. You will oversee and lead the cinematic animators, providing notes and direction, working alongside the team to ensure continuity with both gameplay animation and adhering to IP guidelines.
Responsibilities:
• Manage cinematic animators, review animations and provide clear, concise notes.
• Maintain constant communication with cinematic lead on all aspects of cutscene creation
• Adhering to animation guidelines
- Help develop and refine best practices for cinematic animation
Requirements:
• 3 years+ experience creating animations for a cinematic media
• Has shipped a AAA title as an animator
• Experience working in Maya and Unreal 5
• Understanding of production demands and deadlines
• Ability to clearly communicate concepts and ideas
Nice-to-Have:
• Has managed or lead an animation team
• Knowledge or experience with cinematic concepts
Jackalyptic Games Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other protected status as required as by law.