Senior Cinematic Animator @ Jackalyptic Games

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Position: Senior Cinematic Animator
Location: Remote Working Arrangement

At Jackalyptic Games we are passionate about creating immersive and engaging gaming experiences. Our team is composed of talented and driven individuals who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling. We are currently seeking a Senior Cinematic Animator to join our creative team and help bring our game worlds to life.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Cinematic Animator to create high-quality, engaging cinematic animations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of animation principles, a strong sense of storytelling, and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to achieve a cohesive vision.

If you are passionate about animation and storytelling and want to be part of a dynamic team creating memorable gaming experiences, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:
• Create high-quality cinematic animations that convey emotion and enhance the narrative of our games.
• Work closely with the director, animators, and other team members to develop and refine the visual style of the game’s cinematics.
• Collaborate with the design, art, and engineering teams to ensure animations integrate seamlessly into the game.
• Mentor and guide junior animators, providing feedback and helping them grow their skills.
• Stay current with industry trends and techniques to continually improve the quality of our animations.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a cinematic animator in the gaming industry, with a strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality work.
• Expertise in animation software such as Maya, 3ds Max, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, motion capture, and hand key skills.
• Excellent storytelling skills and the ability to convey emotion and intent through animation.
• Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to creative feedback.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice-to-Have:
• Experience with facial animation and lip-syncing techniques.
• Knowledge of cinematic lighting and camera techniques.
• Strong familiarity with Unreal Cinematic pipelines.

**Please include a link to your portfolio.**

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