Cinematic Animator

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a passionate Cinematic Animator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will develop animations for a groundbreaking multiplayer online space sim, collaborating closely with various teams to ensure seamless integration of performance capture into the game. If you have a strong background in game animation, particularly with current and next-gen consoles, and are eager to push the boundaries of animation, this opportunity could be your chance to make a significant impact in the gaming industry. Join us and help shape the future of interactive storytelling!

Qualifications

• Professional experience in game animation development for current/next-gen consoles.
• Ability to create fluid, smooth, realistic animations demonstrating animation fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Cinematics team to ensure performance and animations match the intent of capture.
• Collaborate with Narrative, Level Design, Art, and other teams to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Game Animation Development

Maya

MotionBuilder

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Animation Fundamentals

Tools

Maya

MotionBuilder

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As a Cinematic Animator, you will be part of a team of Animators and Cinematic Designers dedicated to bringing to life the performances of some of the best actors in the industry and tying them into the Squadron 42 narrative. You'll be developing scenes with multiple branching options, deep and emotional narrative, and exciting action.

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We're currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history.

What do our Cinematics Animators do?

• Work with the Cinematics team to ensure that performance and animations and their in-game implementation match the intent of the performance capture and game needs.
• Work with motion capture data for in-game assets to create seamless transitions to/from performance capture.
• Creating branching animation in collaboration with the cinematic and level designers.
• Collaborate closely with other teams including Narrative, Level Design, Art, Facial Animation, Characters, Lighting, VFX, UI, Audio, and Production to achieve project objectives.

What do we expect from our Cinematics Animators?

• Professional experience in game animation development, ideally on current/next-gen consoles.
• Ability to be self-reliant and work proactively and can easily adapt to new pipelines and tools.
• Ability to breakdown complex scenes and work collaboratively with designers.
• Experience with Maya, MotionBuilder, and other equivalent software.
• Ability to create fluid, smooth, realistic animations with specific demonstration of animation fundamentals.
• Ability to identify technical and developmental risks and obstacles while creating innovative solutions to overcome them.
• Eager to challenge your own ideas and those of your peers - we thrive to be the best!

At Cloud Imperium Games we are always keen to speak to Cinematics Animators, therefore if you're passionate about games and believe you can take our animation to the next level, you may just be our newest Star Citizen!

Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it's our differences that make it special.

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