Cinematics Artist - Global Remote Freelance

1 Month ago • All levels • 3D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Lakshya Digital seeks an experienced Cinematic Artist for a 6-month freelance contract (June 2025 start), potentially extending to 18 months. This fully remote role requires UK timezone availability. Responsibilities encompass creating cinematic assets (screenshots to trailers), scene setup (camera, VFX, lighting in Unreal or Unity), collaborating with animators on motion capture, utilizing timeline editors (Sequencer/Timeline), and 3D software proficiency (Maya, 3DS Max, Blender). Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of film language, storytelling, cinematography, and editing. Experience with Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop is also required. Contributions to cinematic tool development are a plus.
Must have:
  • Proven understanding of film language and storytelling
  • Strong composition, camera blocking, animation, and lighting skills
  • Experience setting up cinematic scenes in Unreal or Unity
  • Proficiency in 3D software (Maya, 3DS Max, Blender)
  • Timeline editor skills (Unreal Sequencer or Unity Timeline)
  • Knowledge of Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop
Good to have:
  • Photography or motion graphics experience
  • Generalist 3D skills
  • Experience with lighting and post-processing
  • Background in traditional filmmaking
  • Experience modding or working in game engines

Job Details

Description

Requirements

Lakshya Digital, a part of Keywords Studios, is a leading provider of Game Art services to the global games industry.
With over 800 employees and contributions to more than 150 AAA titles across all major platforms and genres, Lakshya is known not only for its high-quality work but also for its best-in-class processes. We are growing rapidly and have studios in India (in Gurgaon, Bangalore and Pune) as well as teams in the US, UK, Japan, and the Philippines.
Our studio works on multiple exciting projects at any one time offering plenty of variety and involvement. We have worked on some of the biggest and most exciting IP’s in the games industry, including Diablo Resurrected, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Halo Infinite, Returnal, Forza Horizon 5, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Borderlands 3, FIFA Online 4, PUBG: New State, Sea of Thieves, Amazon: New World, Dauntless, State of Decay 2, Middle Earth: Shadow of War, just to name a few.
Our successful studio is continuing to grow, and we are looking for an experienced Cinematic Artist (UK time zone preferred but not required) to join the team.

This is a fully remote 6-month freelance contract starting in June 2025, with the possibility of extension for another 6–12 months.
This position is offered on a fully remote basis, but the successful candidate must be able to work within UK timezone hours.

What we are looking for:

  • Proven understanding of film language, storytelling structure, cinematography, and editing
  • Strong eye for scene composition, camera blocking and animation, and lighting
  • Ability to create assets ranging from screenshots to character-driven trailers
  • Experience setting up cinematic scenes, including camera layout, VFX, and lighting in engines such as Unreal or Unity
  • Comfortable working closely with cinematic animators to plan and execute motion capture shoots
  • Skilled with timeline editors such as Unreal Sequencer or Unity Timeline
  • Strong 3D software proficiency (Maya, 3DS Max, Blender)
  • Familiarity with animation tools including graph editors
  • Knowledge of Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop
  • Strong written English and communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with tools programmers and contribute to cinematic tool development

Bonus if you have:

  • Photography or motion graphics experience
  • Generalist 3D skills
  • Experience with lighting and post-processing
  • Background in traditional filmmaking (directing, sound, shoot planning)
  • Experience modding or working directly in game engines

Benefits

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy.
We strive to create a workplace that offers equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees.

Personal Data Protection Policy
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https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/

Role Information
Studio: Lakshya Digital
Location: Americas, North America
Area of Work: Creative
Service: Create
Employment Type: Contract
Working Pattern: Remote

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About The Company

has nearly two decades of experience. Operating across multiple countries, including India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the Philippines, we've contributed to over 150 AAA titles. 


Founded in 2004, we prioritize client satisfaction. With a global workforce of over 800, we employ industry experts in the US, UK, and Japan studios, collaborating directly with teams in India and Manila to provide exceptional service, scale, and quality worldwide. We excel in crafting tailored solutions and engagement models for our partners, ensuring more content, faster turnaround times, and cost-effectiveness without sacrificing quality. Our reputation as a trusted, highly skilled, client-centric art studio is rooted in our experience, proficiency, and essential capabilities.


Experience and Expertise: With a portfolio of 150+ game titles, including Elden Ring, Destiny 2, Forza Motorsport, Final Fantasy XVI, Street Fighter 6, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Alan Wake II, our team blends international and Indian talent, featuring seasoned professionals with extensive experience in game art development across diverse platforms and genres.


Enablers: Our advanced studios in Gurgaon, Pune, Bangalore, Manila, and Seattle boast state-of-the-art infrastructure supporting our projects. Our efficient workflow, enhanced by our proprietary automation tool, SWAT, fosters online collaboration and offers clients visibility at every project stage. Our vibrant work culture drives employee growth, forming a team of over 800 talented, passionate, and committed individuals.


Industry Leadership: As industry leaders and NGF members, we closely collaborate with NASSCOM to nurture India's thriving game development ecosystem. Lakshya is also a part of Keywords Studios, the world's premier game development services provider headquartered in Dublin.

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