Cinematic Editor

1 Month ago • All levels • Game Story Writing/Narrative Design • Video Editing • $29,491 PA - $44,237 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Maverick Games seeks a Cinematic Editor to collaborate with the Director of Photography and other stakeholders in crafting groundbreaking cinematic sequences for a new AAA IP. Responsibilities include aesthetically pleasing sequence editing and composition, utilizing traditional film and video editing techniques in a real-time virtual environment. The role involves close collaboration with Virtual Camera Operators, leveraging their camera data for optimal editing, and championing the game's cinematic vision. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for detail, strong creative skills, and a passion for pushing boundaries in game cinematics.
Must have:
  • Aesthetically pleasing sequence editing
  • Traditional film & video editing skills
  • Collaboration with virtual camera operators
  • Crafting compelling cinematic sequences
  • Championing the game's cinematic vision
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Benefits
  • Monthly learning day
  • 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Job Details

We are a developer-first video game studio, an environment where talented individuals are nurtured, inspired and flourish.
Department
Art
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Warwick
Workplace type
Onsite

Key Responsibilities

Be Inspired.

  • Work alongside the Director of Photography and other stakeholders to deliver and craft groundbreaking cinematic sequences through aesthetically pleasing sequence editing and compositions.
  • Use your background in traditional film and video editing to help push the boundaries with Cinematics in Game Development.
  • Collaborate with a world-class multi-discipline team.
  • Help define the cinematic sequences, in game cutscenes and flows for an exciting new AAA IP.
  • Be part of an exciting new adventure that will really inspire the creative and their players. 
Be Creative.
  • Use your keen eye for detail for crafting visually stunning and emotionally engaging sequences.
  • Create and craft compelling cinematic sequences by applying traditional non-linear editing techniques within a real-time virtual environment.
  • Become a champion for the game cinematic vision and concept.
  • Assemble cinematic sequences using shots/footage captured by Virtual Camera Operators within industry leading tools.
  • Collaborate closely with Virtual Camera Operators to understand their shot intentions and leverage their camera data (e.g., camera paths, lens information) for optimal editing.
Be Innovative.
  • Create and drive the core backbone and pillars of our experience.
  • You will create compelling and pleasing Cinematic Sequences that raise the quality bar in Design, Art and Animation for AAA Game Development.
  • Think outside the box, help define the future for our players. 
Be Rewarded. 
  • Starting at £29,491 rising to £44,237 with experience
  • Plus bonus, benefits and perks
  • Monthly learning day
  • 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays 
 
Take risks, be curious, be creative, be bold, be innovative, be you.

Be a Maverick. 

About Maverick Games

Maverick is different.

This is a developer-first studio, an environment where talented individuals are nurtured, inspired and flourish. So take risks, be curious, be creative, be bold, be innovative, be you.

Be a Maverick.


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This is a developer-first studio, an environment where talented individuals are nurtured, inspired and flourish. So take risks, be curious, be creative, be bold, be innovative, be you. 
 

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