Climax Studios was established over 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way. You’ll be based out of our brand new, state of the art studio at Lakeside North Harbour set in stunning 130-acre landscaped grounds in Portsmouth.
We’re looking for a fully onsite Cinematic Artist to create high-quality in-engine cinematics that enhance gameplay and storytelling. You’ll be responsible for building, sequencing, and polishing real-time cinematic moments using game engine tools, working closely with animation, design, and narrative teams.
Requirements
1. Experience working in a game engine such as Unreal Engine or Unity
2. Experience setting up characters, rigs, and assets for use in real-time cinematics
3. Familiarity with character Blueprints (Unreal) or prefabs/controllers (Unity) for cinematic setup and control
4. Understanding of animation systems and state machines
5. Experience integrating motion capture, keyframe animation, and facial animation into sequences
6. Knowledge of camera systems, shot composition, and cinematic pacing
7. Ability to troubleshoot issues related to animation timing, camera transitions, and sequence playback
Responsibilities
8. Create and implement in-engine cinematics, cutscenes, and scripted sequences
9. Set up cinematic cameras, framing, blocking, and shot composition
10. Use sequencer/timeline tools to manage animation, cameras, audio, and events
11. Integrate character animation, facial animation, and motion capture into cinematic sequences
12. Set up and configure characters, props, and scene elements for use in cinematic sequences
13. Work with character Blueprints or prefabs to ensure characters behave correctly during cinematics
14. Coordinate gameplay triggers, dialogue, animation states, and events during cinematic playback
15. Collaborate with animation, rigging, audio, and VFX teams to polish cinematic moments
16. Debug cinematic setups and ensure they run smoothly in-game
17. Optimize cinematic sequences to meet performance and memory budgets
Benefits
18. Excellent holiday package
19. Regular social events
20. A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
21. Ongoing training and development, with career progression
22. Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
23. Group Life Insurance
24. Employee Assistance Programme
25. Private Dental Insurance
26. Group Income Protection
27. Company Pension Scheme
28. Cycle To Work Scheme
29. Eye-Care Vouchers
Perks
30. In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
31. Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.
Role Information: EN
Studio: Climax Studios
Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Portsmouth
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Service Type: Art
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite
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