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Role Overview:
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cinematic Designer to join our Cinematics team at Firesprite, working on a dark, story-driven 'Narrative Adventure'. In this role you will build blockout and first-pass cinematics based on the requirements of gameplay and level design. You will ensure that all cinematics are authored and maintained consistently throughout the project, from initial integration to final production delivery. You will act as a key connection point between asset creators, design, narrative, and the game engine and be a key contributor in crafting a compelling cinematic experience in our games.
This is a senior level role that offers career progression in artistic or technical directions. It will involve being responsible and accountable for important sections of the game and being a trusted role model and safe pair of hands within the Cinematic Design team.
Ideally we would love individuals to be based in the studio for 1-3 days per week, but we may consider those who have a preference for remote working in the UK.
What you'll be doing:
Core responsibilities involve initial creation and management of cinematic sequences whilst integrating and checking deliveries from multiple departments:
- Collaborate with Animation, Art, and Design to build exciting cinematics.
- Build high quality blockout cinematics in Unreal.
- Process and integrate character animations, visual effects, and camera work.
- Independently maintain and handle cinematics in a highly iterative environment.
- Consult on the planning of cinematic team goals.
- Troubleshoot problems in a collaborative and communicative way.
- Champion the development and refinement of cinematic tools and workflows.
- Supervise members of the team and coach them to success through reviews and mentorship.
In addition to core responsibilities, you will be encouraged to take ownership of key features with minimal direction, in support of the Cinematic Design Lead and the Cinematics team.
What we are looking for:
- Excellent proficiency in Unreal Engine and Sequencer.
- Experience in cinematic creation using character animation, cameras and editing.
- Fastidious, well-organised and detail focused.
- Excellent cinematic literacy.
- Work well with others and embraces different approaches to different problems.
- Takes initiative, anticipating team needs and producing appropriate solutions.
- Proactive demeanour and strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent knowledge of cinematic workflows for narrative games.
Desirable skills:
- Knowledge of 3D Modelling, animation and camera animation.
- Knowledge of composition and cinematography, with the ability to analyse and apply these principles.
- Experience with multitrack video/audio editing.
- Visual Scripting knowledge.
- Experience in crafting tools requests and prototypes.
- Mentoring and coaching experience in a professional environment.
- Candidates should provide links to portfolio work in games/animation if available.
Benefits:
- Discretionary bonus opportunity
- Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Scheme
- 25 days holiday per year
- Free soft drinks
- Access to cycle garage and showers
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
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