About the role
Company Description
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission.
Job Description
We're looking for a Senior Cinematic Animator to join our team working out of our Boston office. This role is part of our team working on Cyberpunk 2 - the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next major video game in the Cyberpunk franchise.
Contribute to a dynamic team by bringing characters to life in the narrative moments of the game. Collaborate closely with designers and other multidisciplinary team members to create immersive game content - from initial concepting, quest requirements, through mocap shoots, to finished animations. As a Senior Cinematic Animator, you'll be an integral part of the storytelling process, using your expertise to ensure that final scenes are not only visually stunning but also deeply engaging for players. As the project evolves, so will your responsibilities, offering you the chance to continually grow and adapt.
This role is based in our Boston office and follows a hybrid working model.
Daily Responsibilities
- Being a game developer first, ensuring that your animations look and feel great while playing the game.
- Collaborating daily with the Animation Lead and Cinematic Director.
- Taking responsibility for the animation-related aspects of the game, including driving collaboration across disciplines to create the best possible player experience.
- Estimating the time required to carry out own tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Delivering work in accordance with the artistic direction of the project.
- Prototyping and drafting animations to explore and validate new ideas.
- Working on concepts and previzes for the narrative parts of the game to ensure a cohesive and engaging story experience.
- Providing knowledge and solutions for everyday problems.
- Creating final, high-quality narrative animation assets from scratch or motion capture data.
- Sharing your experience and helping team members.
Qualifications
- Passion for creating great games and a love for animation.
- Experience working on at least two AAA titles.
- An animation reel demonstrating senior-level skills with a clear explanation of contributions.
- Outstanding creativity and a strong commitment to the project.
- Solid knowledge of animation principles and an eye for dynamic poses.
- Good instincts for realistic character movement and facial conveying emotions.
- Understanding of camera movement, composition, and character performance to create visually compelling scenes.
- Professional knowledge of Unreal Engine and Maya or Motion Builder.
- Experience directing and working with motion capture and/or performance capture.
- Capability to self-manage and make responsible decisions about time and project priorities.
- Ability to work proactively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Eagerness to receive, seek, and provide constructive feedback.
- Ability to mentor less experienced peers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience creating layouts or previzes.
- Experience in developing animation pipelines and tools.
Additional Information
- Location: Boston, US.
- Working Mode: In-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity.
- Pre-employment: Candidates selected will be required to complete a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Health & Well-Being
- Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
- Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
- Paid leave: 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
- 401K with employer matching.
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA): $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
- Menstrual leave: Employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
- RED Parents Network: Support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
Perks & Professional Growth
- Flexible working hours.
- Trainings, lectures, and courses: Internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
- A welcome pack filled with goodies.
Life in the Office
- Dog-friendly office: Bring your pooch with you.
- Truly international working environment: A chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
- No dress-code: Casual environment.
Compensation
- Estimated pay range: $95,000 - $174,200 USD annually.
- Compensation is determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.