Cinematic Director
Cinematic Director
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Job Title:
Cinematic DirectorRequisition ID:
R024786Job Description:
Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for an Cinematic Director to join the development of our next AAA titlean exciting new Narrative Driven IP.
Feed your creativity while driving the development of our games world and story! Collaborate with our highly skilled team to build something innovative exhilarating and expansively entertaining.
As the leader of the cinematics department youll guide the creation of memorable moments in telling an epic player driven story. Youll also oversee the projects cinematic pipelines tools and best practices and youll manage your team by tasking and reviewing work providing growth opportunities in skill and career progression and tending to the emotional health of the team. Youll work closely with Narrative Content Gameplay and Art leads to coordinate design implement and polish the cinematic work of the game.
As a leader on the project youll help take the studio and our game from great to even betterwith a focus on inclusivity mutual respect (for ourselves and our players) thoughtfulness empathy professionalism and collaboration.
If youre a passionate cinematics creator and a positive respectful collaborator who enjoys crossdepartment communication and creative problemsolving as a part of your workflow wed love to talk to you!
Youll help us by
Ensuring consistency of tone and style is depicted across the entire cinematic experience that matches the vision set by the Creative Director
Taking cinematic ownership of the cutscene dialogues and other cinematic system presentations
Assist in the development and direction of storyboarding and animatics to develop the cinematic pipeline
Developing and directing the presentation of the games dialogue and cinematic sequences
Becoming proficient in using the games proprietary cinematics and dialogue tools
Partnering with Narrative Leadership to audition cast and direct VO and mocap performances for cinematics and dialogues in the game
Providing constructive feedback on others work
Acting as a liaison to other departments conveying the consistent cinematic vision of the project
Working with narrative designers cinematics designers and campaign designers to develop the best cinematic storytelling practices for the game
Working with 3rd party vendors/clients to help facilitate asset creation prerendered assets both for the game and media support
Mentoring the staff of cinematic animators and designers
Ensuring all tasks are completed according to given specifications and deadlines
Performing any additional cinematic responsibilities as assigned by Studio Leadership
Youre awesome because you have
12 years of credited CG directorial experience working in either videogame cinematics or TV/film with mocap and keyframed animation direction
A strong understanding of composition and camera language and how it helps tell our stories
One or more shipped titles as a cinematics director
Subject matter expertise specific to videogame narrative presentations such as handling both various dialogue presentations and in game cutscenes
Experience with technical cinematics design animation camera presentation facial animations and conveying mood and emotions
The ability to collaborate and thrive as part of a creative team
An eagerness to work independently; are selfdriven in taking ownership of tasks in a highly confidential environment
Creativity in problem solving and a positive respectful teamfirst attitude
Organization methods and the capability to meet deadlines
Comfort with selfcritique and accepting outside feedback
A habit of regularly playing and understanding modern video games and popular media
Bonus points for
Experience with directing cinematics and dialogue for AAA Open World Games
Credited CG Work in other media Film television shorts etc...
Experience developing both bespoke cinematic content as well as dialogue in systematic systems
Experience working with Hollywood talent and/or reputable VO recording studios and directors
Major recognition in your field of work
Familiarity with many of the major games released in the last decade
Enjoyment of playing a variety of video game genres and titles
Experience in adjacent disciplines such as quest design narrative design environment art programming etc...
Not sure you meet all the qualifications Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do! At Activision we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
Our World
At Activision we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment.Weredriven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty Crash Bandicoot Tony Hawks Pro Skater and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products our press start is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative fun thrilling and engaging entertainment experiences.
Werenot just looking back at our decadeslong legacy;wereforging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate creative and diverse teams within our organization.
Werein the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future
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Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial wellbeing for Every World weve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical dental vision health savings account or health reimbursement account healthcare spending accounts dependent care spending accounts life and AD&D insurance disability insurance;
- 401(k) with Company match tuition reimbursement charitable donation matching;
- Paid holidays and vacation paid sick time floating holidays compassion and bereavement leaves parental leave;
- Mental health & wellbeing programs fitness programs free and discounted games and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability legal service ID protection rental insurance and others;
- If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary fulltime employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting the U.S. the standard base pay range for this role is $154100.00 $285084.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately your specific range and offer will be based on several factors including relevant experience performance and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this roles range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates new hire compensation is negotiable.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
