About the role
Job Overview
Join CI Games and be part of shaping the future of gaming. As the company embarks on an ambitious strategic roadmap with major releases planned for 2026-2028, they are seeking a talented and dedicated Senior Cinematic Animator to help create ground-breaking experiences that captivate players worldwide.
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
- At least 5 years of 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
Compensation and Employment Details
- Role Type: Freelance
- Contract Duration: 4 months with immediate start
- Location: Europe (Fully Remote)
- Schedule: Flexible, with core working hours 10am-4pm CET
Benefits and Perks
- Private Medical Insurance
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Sports Membership reimbursement
- Company Events
- Remote office set-up support
- Profit Sharing Bonus
- Generous Referral Scheme
- Flexible Hours
About CI Games
Established in 2002, CI Games is an independent video game developer and publisher with 180 co-workers. The company is known for titles like the Lords of the Fallen and Sniper Ghost Warrior franchises, as well as the United Label publishing arm featuring titles such as Röki, Eldest Souls, and the Tales of Iron franchise. CI Games has operated with fully remote teams since 2020.
The company maintains a diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or social status.