Senior Previz Artist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Develop previz for gameplay, cinematic, and cutscene ideas prior to full implementation.

• Produce placeholder character animations that convey action, intention, and timing.

• Set the pacing, staging, composition, and camera movements for future scene design and layout.

• Investigate and rapidly iterate on visual solutions as gameplay, narrative, and cinematic concepts progress.

• Collaborate with Cinematic Designers, Animators, Quest Designers, Writers, and Directors to articulate the desired experience.

• Construct complete cinematic sequences and shots that align with the director’s vision through effective staging, blocking, camera work, composition, motion, and editing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of professional experience as a Previz Artist, Cinematic Artist, Layout Artist, or within a similar capacity in games, film, or animation.

• A robust portfolio showcasing authored cinematic sequences, emphasizing camera work, staging, composition, editing, and visual storytelling.

• Capability to transform a sequence from script or creative brief into a comprehensive previz that communicates story, performance, pacing, and tone.

• Professional experience in creating and animating cameras for cinematic sequences.

• Practical experience with motion capture data and character animation.

• A solid understanding of acting, including posing, timing, blocking, and character performance.

• Strong proficiency in cinematography and editing techniques.

• Experience in visualizing gameplay or interactive sequences while adhering to gameplay rules, player perspective, and design intent.

• Competence in quickly navigating through multiple iterations while maintaining high quality and responding to feedback.

• Ability to independently identify and resolve visual and technical challenges.

• Quick adaptability to learn new tools and pipelines and implement them in production.

• Proven history of taking ownership of sequences and seeing work through to completion.

• Ability to thrive in a demanding and highly iterative production environment.

• Must be able to work in Boston, US.

• Successful completion of a background check is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical healthcare (including dental, vision, and mental health services).

• Complimentary mental health support, featuring access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a range of well-being webinars.

• 26 vacation days.

• 10 sick days.

• 12 public holidays each year.

• 401K plan with employer matching contributions.

• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 monthly for fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.

• Menstrual leave – an additional day off for those experiencing period pain.

• RED Parents Network, which includes childcare benefits and family-oriented events.

• Flexible working hours.

• Access to training, lectures, and courses, including internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning options.

• Welcome pack filled with goodies.

• Dog-friendly office environment.

• A truly international working atmosphere.

• No formal dress code.