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Senior / Lead Cinematics Artist

The TrailerFarm is looking for a Lead Cinematics Artist to join us making real time cinematic game trailers,

intro sequences and cut scenes for some amazing games industry clients.

We're the team behind the double Clio Award winning So Happy Together Trailer for Borderlands 3, the first

ever PS5 trailer for Godfall and many more. While trailers are massive to us, our Unreal and Unity cinematics

expertise means that game devs also come to us for intro sequences, in-game cutscenes and all stages of

cinematic visualisation. Our artists work on a number of exciting IPs every year with different teams so

there’s definitely opportunity to flex creative muscle and try new things.

As a Lead Cinematic Artist you should have an eye for cinematic detail and cinematography techniques. You

should have a strong understanding of real time cinematic pipelines across video game cutscenes and

pre-rendered cinematics. You should be prepared to lead and guide a team of other cinematic artists to

create high quality cinematic shots for our trailers and cutscenes.

The Cinematics Lead position should be responsible for liaising with the creative team/lead on a particular

project, and making sure that their (and the client’s) vision is created efficiently. You should be familiar with

working in a collaborative environment, contacting other teams and leads for their skills where needed.

You will be working alongside a fantastic multi-skilled team of animators, tech artists, editors, cinematic artists

and project managers. Working out deliverable dates, scoping projects efficiently, posting updates and

managing your team’s progress.

Responsibilities:

● Managing a team of artists to create AAA quality cinematic trailers

● Work with project managers and producers to effectively budget and scope projects for our clients

and upcoming projects

● Using your expertise in game engines (Unreal, Unity) to guide artists to create fantastic looking

cinematic shots. Stepping in and using your own skills where necessary

● Effectively track the progress of your team’s shots alongside project managers using tracking

software or sheets.

● Collaborate with other disciplines throughout the company.

● Have a drive to grow the cinematics team to new levels in a time where real-time cinematics are more

popular than ever. And new tools / updates being introduced (Unreal Engine 5). Having determination

to learn new tools and pipelines, and effectively deploying them into projects and pipelines where

necessary and useful

● Represent the cinematic team when presenting work to clients. Effectively working with them to share

ideas and discuss solutions alongside the creative lead

Requirements

● 4+ years of experience in the games industry, working in cutscene / cinematic related work

● Experience with leading a team of artists

● A strong understanding of real-time game engines such as Unreal and Unity

● Strong knowledge of storytelling, film language and cinematography techniques

● Effective communication skills with your team, other disciplines, leads and clients

● Work from home is permitted. In office work available in Brighton, UK. (dependent on current

restrictions)

● Excellent English communication and writing skills

● Be able to provide a demo of your previous cinematic work

● An interest in video games is beneficial

● Passion and drive to stay up to date with the latest technologies, tools and software

Benefits

● Salary levels at London levels for remote or regional working

● Potential for bonuses for exceeding goals

● Above average holiday entitlement and bonus holiday days

● BUPA Private Medical Insurance

● Life Assurance

● Cycle Scheme, Tech Scheme, Eye Scheme + Local Brighton discounts.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Trailer Farm

Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Brighton

Area of Work: Art Services

Service: Media & Entertainment

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: In-Office