About the role
Join CI Games and be part of shaping the future of gaming. As we embark on an ambitious strategic roadmap with major releases planned for 2026-2028, we're seeking a talented and dedicated Cinematic Animator to help us create ground-breaking experiences that captivate players worldwide.
A career at CI Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Animate characters and props for cinematic sequences with a focus on high-energy action and storytelling
- Use Maya to create, refine, and polish animation before integration into Unreal Engine
- Collaborate with cinematic artists to choreograph action-driven, cinematic moments that emphasize clarity and drama
- Apply technical animation skills, including rigging, skinning characters/props for cinematic use, and cleaning up motion capture data
- Troubleshoot and optimize animation pipelines between Maya and Unreal Engine
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in character animation for games or film with a focus on cinematic work
- Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Maya and Unreal Engine
- Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality cinematic animation work
- Experience with motion capture cleanup and implementation
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and contribute to a fast-paced production environment
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Based in Spain
Compensation and Benefits
- 5 months fixed-term contract with immediate start
- Attractive remuneration
- Generous benefits supporting your wellbeing
- Opportunities for professional development within a supportive and collaborative team
- Remote work with flexible schedules (core working hours 10am-4pm CET)
- Access to cutting-edge technologies
- A diverse and inclusive workplace
- Company events and wrap-up parties
- Access to all games released by CI Games and company merchandise
- Private Medical Insurance
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Sports Membership reimbursement
- Remote office set-up support
- Profit Sharing Bonus
- Generous Referral Scheme
Compensation Transparency
One of CI Games’ Core Values is Equality of Opportunity and we are committed to fair and transparent hiring. Since we hire remote talent across multiple regions, compensation packages are country specific. If your application is shortlisted, we will share the specific salary range for your location with your interview invite.
Recruitment Process
- CV, portfolio, and application form review
- Initial call with Talent Acquisition Specialist to discuss experience, expectations for remote work, and expertise
- 1 or 2 interviews with the hiring team, focusing on technical experience, skills, knowledge, and culture fit
- Potential animation test (decided on an individual basis)
- Offer presentation call with the Talent Acquisition Specialist and line manager
About CI Games
Established in 2002, CI Games is an independent video game developer and publisher. Known for titles like the Lords of the Fallen and Sniper Ghost Warrior franchises, as well as the United Label publishing arm. The company has operated with fully remote teams since 2020.