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Asobo Studio

Independent studio developing multi-platform video games

Cinematic Director - Projet narratif non annoncé

Video Production & EditingUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeBordeaux, France

About the Job

Requirements

  • Solid experience directing cinematics in the video game industry, ideally on narrative-focused productions.
  • Proficiency in directing, storyboarding, cinematic language, and previsualization.
  • Strong sensitivity to pacing, camera work, and the emotional construction of scenes, with the ability to translate creative intent into visual experiences.
  • Understanding of real-time constraints, 3D engines, and production pipelines.
  • Proficiency with MotionBuilder or prior hands-on experience with the tool.
  • Proficiency integrating content into a real-time game engine such as Unreal Engine, Unity, or a proprietary engine.
  • Professional written and spoken proficiency in French and English.
  • Ability to inspire, support, and develop a creative team while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Good knowledge of video games and interest in market developments and narrative and cinematic references in the industry.

Responsibilities

  • Define and supervise the artistic and narrative vision for the project's cinematics.
  • Develop visual storytelling, staging intentions, and emotional dynamics for sequences in close collaboration with the Game Director, Lead Writer, and Lead Narrative Designer.
  • Anticipate and prepare motion-capture shoots, including scene planning and measurement.
  • Participate in casting decisions, actor briefings, and directing actors during capture sessions.
  • Serve as the studio's main point of contact for the external motion-capture studio and ensure the quality of the collaboration.
  • Ensure cinematics integrate smoothly into the gameplay experience and maintain high-quality transitions between gameplay and narration.
  • Work with technical teams to evolve production tools and pipelines and proactively identify improvement opportunities.
  • Support, unite, and develop a team of six Cinematic Artists while ensuring high standards for deliverables.
  • Supervise cinematic production from storyboards and previsualizations through MAS and layouts, and track sequences through handoff to the animation team.
  • Occasionally stage other narrative content, including in-game storytelling, contextual dialogue, and interactive sequences.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working on the production of a narrative action-adventure game.

About the Company

Asobo Studio

Independent studio developing multi-platform video games

Asobo Studio develops video games, creating its own intellectual property and partnering with publishers on major titles. It handles end-to-end game development across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and virtual reality, delivering experiences from realistic flight simulators to narrative-driven adventures. The company stands out by combining original IP work with collaborations for big publishers, providing a steady revenue stream and a broad creative range. Its goal is to keep producing high-quality, varied gaming experiences and grow through both original projects and publishing partnerships.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Bordeaux, France
Founded
2002

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