Senior Cinematic Designer (Finance)

Job Title: Senior Cinematic Designer

Requisition ID: R024348

Job Description:
Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Cinematic Designer to join the development of a new IP.

Feed your creativity while driving the development of our game world and
story! Collaborate with our highly skilled team to build something
innovative, exhilarating, and expansively entertaining.

As a member of the narrative department, you'll be responsible for realizing and integrating the game's cinematic events and dialogue sequences helping create memorable moments for an epic player driven story. You will also work in constant collaboration with the game/level design team to optimize the execution of game mechanics and properly orient the player in the world.

As a member of the project, you'll help take the studio and our game from great to even better-with a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect (for ourselves and our players), thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration.

You'll help us by...

• Participate in developing assets for narrative and script events (gameplay, audio, art) as well as implementation and debugging tasks. Be proficient in narrative tools and systems
• Work with the design team in setting up cameras, timelines and events to create the game's player experience
• Supervise or contribute to directing and recording sessions (motion capture, voiceover and performance capture)
• Supervise certain elements of the narration helping writers and narrative designers improve the storytelling of a sequence (script, voiceover and presentation)
• Ensure the visibility of game elements in improving the players' experience of the world.
• Plan and coordinate cinematic design activities
• Incorporate cinematic and script events into the game engine.

You're awesome because you have...

• Proven experience (5 years +) designing cinematic and dialogue sequences
• Technical fluency using cinematic and game engine production tools
• In-depth knowledge of the theoretical aspect of camera systems (direction and gameplay)
• Resourceful, proactive and assertive, you are a good motivator
• With a methodical approach to duties and objectives, you can adhere to production schedules

Bonus points for...

• Familiarity with Premiere and After Effects
• Enjoyment of playing a variety of video game genres and titles
• Familiar with cinematics and dialogue presentation methods for narrative driven AAA games.

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our "press start" is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We're not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we're forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We're in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater - this could be your opportunity to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future?

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Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ .

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $38.85 - $71.83 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.