Senior Technical Cinematic Designer

Crystal Dynamics is constantly seeking the best gaming talent worldwide to add to our 30-plus year legacy of game development creating new and iconic franchises. We are committed to making great games with great people and living the dream while doing it.

Benefits for our regular full-time positions include, but are not limited to, a competitive regional salary, 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options, professional development reimbursement, flexible hybrid on-site/off-site work opportunities, 12 company paid holidays, plus additional paid days in December when the studio is closed for holiday break, and the ability to accrue additional paid time-off.

Join us and shape the future of an amazing studio culture committed to creating award-winning franchises like Tomb Raider, the next Perfect Dark, and more! 

At Crystal Dynamics, we are in search of a detail-oriented Technical Cinematic Designer to elevate our game's narrative delivery through masterful cinematic design work. In this position, you will focus on crafting cinematic & narrative sequences that ensure the viewer's experience remains engaging and cohesive, especially during non-interactive story moments. You will collaborate with a team of Engineers, Animators, and Designers to build and implement both cutscenes and narrative moments that enrich the storytelling and artistic presentation of our games.  

As a Sr Technical Cinematic Designer, you will:  

• Design and implement cutscenes for highly scripted narrative moments within the game.
• Lead the development of camera placements to enhance narrative scenes and ensure an impactful, purposeful viewer experience. 
• Develop and oversee camera transitions that complement both gameplay mechanics and cinematic sequences. 
• Work closely with the Presentation Lead and Game Director to create and land significant presentation moments using meticulous camera work and animation libraries.  
• Proactively anticipate and resolve issues related to camera transitions in and out of gameplay.  
• Utilize tools like Sequencer as the primary method for cutscene production & camera animation, ensuring high-quality cinematic flow.  
• Maintain standards of cinematic excellence, aligning cutscenes and camera work with the game's artistic vision and narrative needs.  
• Coordinate efforts across various departments to streamline cutscene production and camera integration, and address development challenges.  
• Deliver consistently high-quality work within set deadlines. 
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance to elevate the overall quality of cinematic design. 

To be considered for this role, we require the following:  

• Extensive experience as a Cinematic Designer with a focus on narrative content in video games.  
• Strong technical experience implementing narrative sequences using visual scripting tools and editors. 
• Proven skill in creating engaging cutscenes and cinematic camera placement for a narrative-driven game experience.  
• Examples of work showcasing your cutscene production and camera work, specifically in scripted events within games.  
• Deep understanding of game development processes. 
• Proficiency in camera animation tools, with a strong preference for Sequencer.  
• Expertise implementing designs within commercial or proprietary game engines, preference for Unreal Engine.  

Preference will be given to candidates who have:  

• Led the successful development of 3rd person action-adventure games on PC/Console, particularly in cinematic design.  
• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine, Blueprints, and cinematic tools like Sequencer.

The pay range for this role includes the annual base salary, not including bonus and the generous benefits package that Crystal Dynamics provides all full-time employees. Individual compensation is determined by work location within our approved states or regions, as well as additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about total compensation.

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