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Marketing Cinematic Animator / Artist

Cloud Imperium Games is seeking a skilled and talented 3D character animator/Artist to join our Marketing Cinematics team in the Wilmslow, UK Studio. The Cinematics Team constantly releases in-engine rendered content to our growing fan base – cinematic and gameplay trailers, commercials, and narrative content with ever increasing standard of quality.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in keyframe animation and motion capture editing principles, primary focused on bipedal human characters.

Although this will be a primary part of the role, we require someone with a broader skillset who can contribute to the wider aspects of trailer creation. This would extend to having the ability to dynamically animate spaceships, vehicles, cameras and other visual effects. A strong grasp of cinematography and visual storytelling is essential.

The successful candidate will use MotionBuilder, Maya and then be required to learn and utilise the game engine to create authentic character performances, stunning animations and to contribute more broadly to our cinematic sequences/trailers.

Skills must be demonstrated via a Showreel/Portfolio, with a shot breakdown of contributions.

Covid-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Showrunner, Associate Director of Cinematics, and the Cinematics team on all cinematic content, specifically focusing on animation needs

• Create high quality character animation based on motion capture data for in game assets as well as keyframe animation when required to enhance performances
• Consult with and follow best practices with animation director, animation lead and senior animators on implementing animations for our cinematic trailers, commercials, and any other experimental content
• Ensure timely completion of animation commitments at the desired quality bar
• Partners with designers and other departments involved

Key Requirements:

• 4+ years of professional experience working as an animator in film, television, and/or video game industries
• Good knowledge of Maya and MotionBuilder
• Experience with rigging
• An understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form

• Attention to detail and high degree of self-motivation and initiative
• Fundamental knowledge of film cinematography principles
• Positive, solution-oriented individual, familiar with a high-volume of work and compressed deadlines
• Inherent ability to bring out the best in people around you, remain positive, and motivate your team
• Passion and constant drive to stay up to date with latest technology and new techniques

Desirable additional skills:

• Knowledge of Lumberyard/CryENGINE, Unreal or Unity a plus
• A good grasp of the visual-storytelling process; taking storyboards/animatics, through to final compositions
• Drawing: story boarding, 2d animation, gesture drawing

• Knowledge of shot composition, lighting, colour theory
• Strong interest in science fiction-based themes
• Experience with Outsourcing and/or collaboration with external studios
  

Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire, UK

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.