Deep Silver Dambuster Studios have an exciting opportunity within their highly talented and experienced animation department for a Lead Cinematic Animator. Reporting to the Animation Director, you will be working on the highly successful Dead Island franchise on PC and consoles.
Your Responsibilities…
Work closely with the Animation Director to realise motion captured and key framed animations to a world class cinematic level
Breakdown scripts to deliver the narrative cinematics and scripted events
Inspire the team by setting a high standard for cinematography and character development
Deliver on high quality cinematic animations at every stage of the pipeline, from the initial concept to final polish and implementation into UE4
Plan, schedule and direct full performance captures
Work closely with the Technical Leads and Production, providing regular feedback to improve the cinematic pipeline
Regular communication with production and other departmental leads to maintain schedules and deliver to deadlines
Identify and develop the growth of the team through hiring future team members
Provide creative and technical feedback to the team
Manage, train, and mentor the growth of the cinematic team
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
5+ years’ experience as a cinematic animator
1 or more shipped AAA title in a lead position
Excellent understanding of cinematics, narrative, and character development
Ability to improve shots through full performance captured data
Expert knowledge of Maya and Motion Builder
Strong keyframe skills
Solid understanding of the core principles in animation with the ability to adapt to different animation styles
Good working knowledge of UE4 and the cinematic toolset
Excellent communications skills to work with other departments
Excellent understanding of production procedures and software employed in the team
Good interpersonal motivational, and communication skills
Able to manage, plan and organise time.
Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Perks and benefits include…
Relocation assistance
Funded learning and development opportunities
Flexible working
Gym membership and cycle to work scheme
Free financial advice and an employee referral bonus scheme
Support and encouragement to participate in outreach opportunities
Quarterly company funded team building events and social activities
Peer nominated SuperStar of the month award
Deep Silver Dambuster have fostered a creative and collaborative work environment with genuine opportunities to progress within the studio, within which their experienced, passionate, and diverse team develop AAA titles using Cutting edge tech all from a vibrant, modern, and well-serviced city-centre studio!
