Cinematics Director (London)

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We are looking for an exceptionally talented Cinematic Director who is ready to build, shape, and lead a team to cinematic excellence!

• Guide and inspire the team in creating high-end cinematics.
• Demonstrate key vision holder etiquette and passion in all matters related to cinematics.
• Be the spokesperson for the cinematics team both internally and externally, including press and external partners.
• Conduct regular personal and work reviews, manage workloads, and ensure high morale within the team.
• Handle cinematic animation backlogs, bugs, and risks to ensure smooth departmental operations.
• Develop the team with a fresh and solid creative vision for future projects.
• Meet development goals and create clear strategies for times of change.
• Direct actors and scenes in full performance captures.
• Serve as a role model for cinematics and the studio, emphasizing project and company goals.
• Mentor the team to support an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Build and maintain excellent relations with Art and Animation Directors.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify workflow issues and requirements.
• Create, oversee, and maintain documentation to aid collaboration and communication.
• Stay updated on project developments to keep cinematic scenes relevant and seamless with the bigger picture.
• Liaise with Script, Animation, Audio, Character, VFX, and Design teams for cohesive goals.
• Break down scripts into storyboards/animatics as needed.
• Work with Production to manage cinematic backlogs.
• Collaborate with Facial Capture and Motion Capture leads to ensure excellence in workflows.
• Organize regular 121's with team members.
• Participate in external actor hiring processes.
• Oversee outsourcing plans for cinematics when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Exceptional storytelling and cinematography skills.
• Proficiency in Actor Direction and AAA cinematic pipelines.
• Knowledge of gaming and current storytelling methods.
• Strong portfolio in cinematic direction, including animation, storyboarding, and sequences.
• Experience directing motion capture sessions and guiding actors/animators.
• Organized with thorough working methods.
• Leadership and communication skills, including morale and motivation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• UE5 experience is highly beneficial.
• Self-motivated to learn new techniques.
• Capable of detailed documentation.

Hybrid Working - This role combines remote and in-office work, subject to company policy and agreement with your Line Manager.

Our Values & Culture - Our guiding principles are central to our operations. We embrace diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment, considering candidates based on merit regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other protected categories.