Overview
Cinematic Artist Jobs in Liverpool, UK at Climax Studios
Position: Cinematic Artist based 12 month Fixed Term Contract)
Climax Studios was established over 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way. You’ll be based out of our state-of-the-art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Albert Dock in Liverpool overlooking the Harbour.
Role
We’re looking for a fully onsite Cinematic Artist to create high-quality in-engine cinema tics that enhance gameplay and storytelling. You’ll be responsible for building, sequencing, and polishing real-time cinematic moments using game engine tools, working closely with animation, design, and narrative teams.
Requirements
- Experience working in a game engine such as Unreal Engine or Unity
- Experience setting up characters, rigs, and assets for use in real-time cinema tics
- Familiarity with character Blueprints (Unreal) or prefabs/controllers (Unity) for cinematic setup and control
- Understanding of animation systems and state machines
- Experience integrating motion capture, keyframe animation, and facial animation into sequences
- Knowledge of camera systems, shot composition, and cinematic pacing
- Ability to troubleshoot issues related to animation timing, camera transitions, and sequence playback
Responsibilities
- Create and implement in-engine cinema tics, cutscenes, and scripted sequences
- Set up cinematic cameras, framing, blocking, and shot composition
- Use sequencer/timeline tools to manage animation, cameras, audio, and events
- Integrate character animation, facial animation, and motion capture into cinematic sequences
- Set up and configure characters, props, and scene elements for use in cinematic sequences
- Work with character Blueprints or prefabs to ensure characters behave correctly during cinema tics
- Coordinate gameplay triggers, dialogue, animation states, and events during cinematic playback
- Collaborate with animation, rigging, audio, and VFX teams to polish cinematic moments
- Debug cinematic setups and ensure they run smoothly in-game
- Optimize cinematic sequences to meet performance and memory budgets
Benefits
- A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
- Ongoing training and development, with career progression
- Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
Perks
- In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
- Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.
Studio:
Climax Studios
Location:
Europe, United Kingdom, Liverpool
Area of Work:
Game Development
Service:
Create
Service Type:
Art
Employment Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full Time, Onsite
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Title: Cinematic Artist
Company: Climax Studios
Location: Liverpool, UK
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