Lead Cinematic Artist
Core
Lead and mentor art teams to create high-quality, visually compelling real-time cinematics and cutscenes for AAA video games.
Role type
Senior IC Cinematic Artist with leadership responsibilities
Builds
Real-time cinematic sequences and cutscenes for major game publishers
Domain
Video Game Development / Cinematics
Required skills
Team leadership and mentorship, Real-time cinematic creation, Unreal Engine 5 (Sequencer, cameras, rendering), Lighting and composition, Visual storytelling, Game development pipelines, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Passion for gaming and market trends, Guiding other art teams through production pipelines
Technologies
Unreal Engine 5, Sequencer
Responsibilities
Manage dedicated art teams across geographies, Create high-quality real-time cinematics, Translate storyboards and scripts into visual sequences, Ensure cinematics meet performance and platform requirements, Collaborate with Art Director and cross-functional teams, Troubleshoot creative and technical challenges
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership
