Senior Animator (Cinematics) | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote

3 Months ago • 3 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Escape Velocity seeks a versatile Senior Cinematic Animator to create in-game cinematics, cutscenes, and character presentations. Responsibilities include developing creative camera setups, collaborating with cross-functional teams, using Unreal Engine 5's Level Sequence tools, and ensuring smooth engine integration. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in game cinematics, a strong portfolio, a deep understanding of blocking and layout, and excellent communication skills. They will also assist with matched intro-outro sequences, character cosmetic presentations, and lend animation expertise to gameplay when needed. The role demands flexibility, creativity, and a strong ability to collaborate.
Must have:
  • 3+ years experience in game cinematics
  • Strong portfolio showcasing cinematic work
  • Deep understanding of blocking and layout
  • Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5
  • Excellent communication skills
Perks:
  • Fully Remote
  • Excellent Benefits

Job Details

Description

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a versatile Senior Cinematic Animator to help bring the characters and stories of our game to life. This role demands flexibility, creativity and a strong ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines. You’ll work under the guidance of the Animation Director to deliver cinematic and gameplay animations that elevate the player experience.

Requirements

What we will do together:

  • You’ll create in-game cinematics, cutscenes and character presentations that showcase dynamic camera choreography and compelling visual storytelling.
  • Work closely with the Cinematic Editor, Technical Artists and discipline Directors to ensure seamless integration of cinematics with gameplay and UI elements.
  • Develop creative camera setups, angles and movements to enhance storytelling and visual impact.
  • Set up initial character motion and camera sequences, refining based on feedback and iteration.
  • Respond to feedback from the Animation Director and other stakeholders to refine animations and achieve creative goals.
  • In collaboration with the Technical Animator and Cinematic Editor, you’ll use Unreal Engine 5’s Level Sequence tools to implement and polish cinematic content, ensuring smooth engine integration.
  •  Stay updated on industry trends, techniques, and tools to push the boundaries of cinematic animation in the game.
  • Organize and coordinate animation assets for efficient workflows and smooth production pipelines.
  • Assist with creating matched intro-outro sequences, character cosmetics presentations, menus, and other visually engaging content.
  • Lend animation expertise to gameplay when needed.

What you will bring:

  • 3 years of experience in cinematics with a strong portfolio showcasing cinematic work, in the gaming industry.
  • Strong understanding of narrative structure, pacing, and visual storytelling.
  • A deep understanding of Blocking and Layout.
  • Familiarity with cinematic techniques, camera work, and post-production processes specific to games. Applied lighting skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly organized along with a high level of precision and attention to detail in all aspects of the editing process.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative ideas and technical concepts.
  • Rudimentary posing and timing to convey action during previs.

Benefits

Interested… a bit about Escape Velocity:

Escape Velocity is a team of passionate, talented developers working at a studio that offers excellent benefits and what we believe is a fantastic project. But that doesn’t make us unique. What makes us special? We value the time, energy, and talent of our players and our colleagues. We want every hour spent developing and playing our games to be an incredibly rewarding and worthwhile use of your time. To that end, we are fully remote and support team members nearly anywhere in the world.  We prioritize honesty, even when that means sharing bad news. We strive to give everyone autonomy so they can determine how best to work and play, and we care more about what you bring to the game and studio than how many hours you’re clocking. We believe in constant improvement across all areas – from the game itself to our production design – and are constantly re-evaluating how we spend our time to ensure that we’re not wasting yours and we’re all always working on the most important things. Finally (and perhaps most importantly) we’re dedicated to building a culture of play, which not only makes us better game makers, but also strengthens the bonds between us all.

 

How to apply:

Click apply and complete an application along with a Resume / CV. If we would like to move forward with your application, a member of the Recruiting Team will reach out to you and guide you through our process.

Escape Velocity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

Applications will be considered​ regardless ​of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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