Technical Cinematic Designer (Star Wars) (Security)
Respawn Entertainment is a AAA game development studio that was founded in 2010 by former co-founders of Infinity Ward and creators of the multi-billion dollar Call of Duty and Modern Warfare franchises. In 2017, Respawn was acquired by Electronic Arts, a leading global interactive entertainment publisher. We've shipped Titanfall and Titanfall 2 to critical acclaim, and recently shipped a free-to-play battle royale game in the Titanfall universe, Apex Legends. We are currently hiring for our Star Wars™, Apex Legends, and Super Secret VR game development teams. The opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry awaits our future team members.
We're looking for a highly skilled Technical Cinematic Designer who will embrace our philosophy and share his/her hard earned expertise to create an incredible experience for our players. We're picturing someone who is both knowledgeable and passionate about creating cinematics for games. If this sounds like you, we're looking forward to seeing your resume!
What you'll do...
Collaborate with animation, art, design and audio to integrate cinematics, interactive narrative content and scripted events.
Under the direction of the narrative lead, act as a champion of story, character, thematic coherence and realization throughout development.
Working with the narrative and cinematic leadership, contribute towards realization of game narrative inside cinematics and interactive narrative-focused content. Uphold process and excellence across pre-visualization, cinematic design, realization and integration.
Ideally, you will have...
3+ years professional experience working in cinematics and interactive narratives for games.
Experience creating world-class cinematics and/or animation.
Experience taking a shot from layout, through previs and into the final result.
The ability to alternately deep dive technically, throw together prototypes and communicate cinematic vision and intent across the development team.
Familiarity with and appreciation of the Star Wars™ universe, stories, and lore.
Passion for third-person action adventure games.
An understanding of visual storytelling, camera direction and mise-en-scène.
Experience using video editing software.
Experience with real time engine technology. Expertise in Unreal Engine 4 (including Sequencer and Blueprints) is strongly desired.
Benefits & Perks
Here is a sneak peek at some of what we offer…
Medical, Dental, Vision, and other health and welfare plans.
Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for heath and child care.
401K with company match and no vesting period.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Generous parental leave for new parents.
Free games and company store with discounts on games and consoles.
Other perks include education assistance, commuter benefits, adoption assistance, legal services, mental health support, and group home, auto, and pet insurance.
Paid time off, as well as holiday office closures including shutdown between Christmas and New Year's.
Company-sponsored team events such as regular staff parties, food trucks, tournaments, movie screenings, game conventions, and launch parties.
Game room with a pool table, ping pong, foosball, arcade and tabletop games.
Fully stocked kitchens with fresh fruit, breakfast, snacks, and more.
Convenient meal order service for on-site lunch deliveries.
State of the art on-site gym with 24/7 access.
On-site yoga classes, massages, and car washes.
A variety of interest groups and outdoor activities to join with other Respawn Employees: table top games club, poker club, beer club, kit-bashing club, running/hiking, biking, basketball, and soccer among others.
Friendly, caring co-workers and management.