Cinematic Lead

nDreams Studio Elevation is re-establishing the boundaries of VR. We’re looking for an exceptionally talented Cinematic Lead to help us explore, create, and deliver world-leading innovation in software and VR hardware. With our first title nearing release and a second in early planning stages, it’s a great time to join our fully remote, VR-first studio. 

As the Cinematic Lead, you will be responsible for delivering high quality cinematic sequences for players to experience and interact with in first-person, virtual reality games. 

The rundown:  

• 12-month Fixed Term Contract 

• Full time (37.5 hours per week) 

• Fully remote within the UK 

• Salary is competitive and dependent on experience 
  

Key responsibilities: 

• Take ownership of the creation of visually striking cinematic sequences. 

• Lead the visual storytelling across all in-game cinematics, defining the cinematic language and tone. 

• Collaborate with the Directors, Writers, and Art Leads to translate narrative beats into compelling visual sequences. 

• Collaborate with the design team and Narrative Designer, ensuring sequences are interactive and responsive to player actions. 

• Direct situational scene composition, lighting, and VFX within a real-time engine (Unreal). 

• Work closely with mocap and animation teams to ensure performance fidelity and visual coherence. 

• Guide and mentor a team of cinematic artists/ animators, setting standards for visual storytelling and technical execution. 

• Maintain consistency in framing, mood, and pacing across all sequences, aligning with the overall game direction.