Cinematic Artist (Project Hire)

Shapeshifter Games

About The Position

We’re looking for a skilled and collaborative Cinematic Artist to join our team and help bring story-driven moments to life in a narrative-rich AAA game with one of our partners. As a Cinematic Artist, you’ll be responsible for crafting high-quality in-engine cinematics using Unreal Engine, working closely with animation, narrative, audio, and design teams to create emotionally resonant scenes that elevate the player experience.

Requirements

4 years in game development, with at least 2 years of experience as a ciinematic artist or cinematic designer on a shipped game
Knowledge of Unreal Sequencer
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Motivated self-starter who asks for help when needed

Responsibilities

Create and implement cinematic sequences
Use Unreal Engine’s Sequencer to build, polish, and maintain cinematic content—from blocking to final camera polish.
Collaborate across departments
Work closely with animation, VO, lighting, SFX, VFX, and narrative to ensure cinematics are cohesive, immersive, and technically sound.
Cinematic staging and composition
Apply strong visual storytelling principles through thoughtful camera work, character staging, and rhythm/timing.
Maintain scene quality and performance
Optimize sequences for performance, fix technical issues, and ensure compatibility with evolving game systems and pipelines.
Own and iterate on feedback
Proactively respond to feedback from Directors and Leads, contributing creatively and technically to cinematic goals throughout development.