Principal Cinematic Animator

📋 Description

• Create high-quality cinematic animation using motion capture and keyframe techniques.
• Collaborate with the Cinematic Director on staging, camera work, and shot composition.
• Previsualize cinematic sequences to support motion capture shoots.
• Clean up and polish motion capture performances to high fidelity.
• Refine facial animation, including expressions, eyelines, and hand-keyed acting.
• Craft interactive cinematic moments with the Design team.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of professional cinematic animation experience in games or film.
• Strong understanding of cinematic principles, including pacing, camera movement, shot selection, and character performance.
• High-level experience cleaning and polishing motion capture data.
• Excellent keyframe animation skills.
• Experience with Unreal Engine, Maya, MotionBuilder, or comparable software.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal oversight.

🎁 Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Time Off to Recharge
• Financial Well-being
• Life & Family Support
• Volunteer and Community Initiatives
• Learning & Development