Aardvark Swift
Are you the Cinematic Animator that Romero Games have been searching for? Join the team at this thriving independent studio as they develop John Romero’s next First Person Shooter in partnership with a major publisher, this high-profile title will be played by millions of gamers worldwide and they’ll be looking at your work!
As an inspiring and creative Cinematic Animator at Romero Games you’ll bring your experience, vision, and passion for creating cutting edge and make a significant impact and contribute on multiple levels.
Your responsibilities…
Create amazing animations for cinematic sequences
Blocking out animations and quick iteration on pre-viz
Convey storytelling and emotion through realistic animation
Collaborate closely with the Art, Design, Animation, Narrative, and Production teams
Understand technical restraints while seeking out innovative solutions
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
Five or more years’ experience in the games industry producing AAA game cinematics
Effective communication and organizational skills
Excellent understanding of cinematics, narrative, and character development
Experience with early stages of cinematic development from storyboard to animatic, blockout etc
A portfolio reflecting high-quality game cinematics and a breakdown of each shot detailing your involvement
Full understanding of contemporary game development workflows, pipelines
Working knowledge of Maya and MotionBuilder
Experience with facial animation
Strong hand-key skills and a range of different animation styles
Experience with motion capture editing and cleanup
A desire to learn new techniques and technologies
Good understanding of Unreal Engine 5 and the Sequencer
Non-essential but desirable extras…
Experience with various styles of art direction
Drawing/painting skills to help convey ideas
A strong interest in video games and cinematography
Experience with quadrupeds and creature animation
Perks and benefits…
Everyone at Romero Games benefits from ownership in the company with every permanent full-time employee given a stake
25 days annual leave, plus 10 public holidays. Annual leave increases after 5- and 10-years’ service
Remote, hybrid and flexible working hours
Premium health benefits, plus extended healthcare coverage
Fertility leaves for employees undergoing IVF, surrogacy, or other forms of fertility treatment
Relocation assistance, flexible start dates, reimbursement and help finding housing
Menopausal leave for appointments or recovery days
Compassionate or bereavement leave
Parental leave and support
Professional development, world-class workshops on accessibility, diversity, design from international experts
Sabbatical, after 5 years, option to take unpaid time for personal projects with 20% of your pay covered
Team social events and activities
Monthly insider expert seminars with renowned creators such as John Carmack, Rhianna Pratchett (Tomb Raider), Warren Spector (Deus Ex), David Brevik (Diablo), Harvey Smith (Dishonored), Josh Sawyer (Pillars of Eternity), and more!
This position is open to remote work, and relocation to the studio in Galway, Ireland is also possibility.
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