Senior Cinematic Artist

Company Description

Techland is one of the biggest and best-known Polish game developers with studios in Wroclaw and Warsaw. For over 30 years, we've carried a tradition of providing gamers with unforgettable experiences. We're an international team of over 550 highly-skilled professionals driven by a passion for gaming, always striving for the best quality. 

We’re fueled by the support of our global community built on the foundation of successful AAA franchises such as Call of Juarez, Dead Island, or Dying Light. The gamers' trust in our games has resulted in our newest project, Dying Light 2 Stay Human, selling more than 5 million copies across all platforms within the first month after release. 

On top of continuously growing the world of Dying Light through a robust post-launch support plan for Dying Light 2 Stay Human, we're also working on an unannounced AAA Open World Action RPG set in a brand new fantasy universe; our biggest project to date. 

Techland's mission strictly determines every aspect of our work: we want to create unforgettable experiences.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Senior Cinematic Artist to become a part of our Warsaw/ Wroclaw studios and aid in the continued progress of Dying Light. Our Cinematics team excels in creating captivating interactive sequences and cutscenes utilizing cutting-edge animation tools and motion capture systems. You'll work alongside renowned storytellers to craft scenes that are emotionally captivating or electrifying and spectacular. If you have a talent for bringing narratives to life through awe-inspiring cinematics and aspire to contribute to a revolutionary project within a dynamic and imaginative setting, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Designing immersive scenes with exceptional pacing, performance, cinematography, editing, and timing.
• Collaborating with Designers, various departments, and Leads to enhance visual storytelling clarity and ensure seamless story and gameplay continuity.
• Organizing actor placement and camera setups.
• Delivering high-quality tasks on schedule.
• Adhering to and sustaining pipelines and technical criteria.
• Delivering attractive and engaging acting solutions in scenes.

Qualifications

• Profound understanding of excellent storytelling techniques and the use of expressive tools to create cohesive and unforgettable scenes and sequences.
• Strong grasp of acting, including posing and timing.
• Extensive knowledge of cinematography and editing.
• Experience in directing and/or acting.
• Familiarity with working from a screenplay.
• At least 3 years of experience in AAA or AA game development (managing extensive projects from start to end).
• Proactive team player.
• Experience in using game development engines: Unreal (preferred), Unity, Godot, etc.
• Problem-solving in technical contexts.
• Quick adaptation to in-house software.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent command of English

Nice to have:

• Passion for the games.
• Experience with MotionBuilder/Maya.
• Experience in animation work.

Additional Information

What we can offer:

• A wide array of benefits: private medical care, life insurance, relocation support, pro-health campaigns, gifts for different occasions, bonuses,
• An outstanding work atmosphere in a highly-skilled team of professionals, with flexible working hours, no dress code, and full support of the dedicated HR Business Partner,
• A constant stream of company newsletters, PR & project updates so you will always be in the know,
• Many opportunities for personal development: a dedicated development budget for each employee, extra two paid days for training and CSR, stable career paths, extensive internal and external training, and financing of English and Polish language classes,
• State-of-the-art offices filled with chillout zones, a fully equipped kitchen, a gym (Wrocław office), and a free underground car park (Wrocław office).