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Job Description

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Cinematic Animator to join the development of our next AAA title—an Open World RPG set in a new, epic IP.

Feed your creativity while driving the development of our game’s world and story! Collaborate with our highly skilled team to build something innovative, exhilarating, and expansively entertaining.

Responsibilities

• Use a combination of Motion Capture and Key Framing to craft in-game cinematics, 3rd person vignettes or other narratively driven content.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of camera animation and cinematic framing, as well as shot continuity and facial animation.
• Respond well to feedback and be willing to iterate multiple times to achieve the polish level we require to deliver AAA titles.
• Working with multiple disciplines and departments to achieve unified goals.
• Troubleshoot tool implementations and suggest workflow improvements to increase team efficiency and creativity.
• Utilizing a wealth of experience to act creatively and independently; requiring limited instruction.

Qualifications

• 8+ years professional animation experience (or some combination of applicable training and experience) within games, cinematics or movies.
• 1 or more shipped AAA game title credit.
• A passion for storytelling.
• Knowledge of cinematic and motion capture editing and cleanup.
• Strong animation fundamentals with a focus on human movement (timing, weight, balance).
• Knowledge of how cameras and lenses work.
• A great showreel that showcases your passion for cinematics and storytelling.
• Ability to adapt to new tools and tech.
• Fluent in Maya and Motionbuilder.
• Strong problem‑solving skills both technical and cross‑department.
• Ability to mentor other animators.

Bonus Points

• An understanding of character creation.
• An interest in mocap shoots to help clarify tone, choreography, and pacing for actors.
• Major recognition in your field of work.
• Familiarity with major RPGs released in the last decade.

We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive environment

Research shows that women and members of other under–represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Elsewhere Entertainment, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries: Computer Games

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