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Junior Cinematic Designer

Cloud Imperium is looking for a Junior Cinematic Designer to create high-quality cutscenes for Squadron 42 under the direction of the Cinematic Directors. The candidate will be able to work on high fidelity AAA tile scenes with A-list actor’s performances. Actors such as, Mark Hamill, Gillian Anderson, Andy Serkis Mark Strong, John Rhys-Davis, Eleanor Tomlinson, and so on.

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We’re currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history.

For more information about life at Cloud Imperium Games, check this out - https://youtu.be/rH59z29Odfo

What do our Cinematics Animators do?

• Build exciting narrative cutscenes using the Lumberyard Sandbox Editor.
• Work closely with the Cinematic Animators and Cinematic Directors to ensure a high degree of quality on all cutscenes.
• Coordinate with cross-studio groups including art, VFX, animation, audio, and production to achieve project objectives.
• Contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development.

What do we expect from our Cinematics Animators?

• Good understanding of cinematography: camera angles, scene layout and blocking, colour and lighting design, and actor blocking.
• Understanding of animation, timing, staging, and storytelling techniques.
• Follow direction as well as provide imaginative, creative solutions to problems.
• Inherent ability to bring out the best in people around you, remain positive, and motivate your team.
• Willing to relocate to Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Please submit your application in English.

If you feel you have something to offer this role, even if you don’t think you qualify for all the above, you should still apply – we are an inclusive employer and if you have potential, talent and a great work ethic, we want to hear from you.

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