Unreal Engine Cinematic Artist – Previz, Camera Work

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

📋 Description

• Interpret scripts and convert them into engaging and clear 3D layouts and animatics.

• Utilize virtual cameras to establish shot framing, camera movement, composition, and transitions.

• Define the visual progression of each scene, focusing on timing, pacing, spatial relationships, and continuity.

• Manage animation blocking and character posing to create distinct actions, staging, and narrative beats.

• Collaborate closely with the Channel Director to enhance and develop the visual storytelling strategy.

• Construct scenes and layouts in Unreal Engine, preparing environments and assets for evaluation and production.

• Investigate innovative camera techniques and visual strategies to effectively convey complex historical events, environments, and ideas.

• Produce clear, systematically organized layouts and animatics that provide animators with a solid foundation for production.

• Prepare and arrange scenes, assets, and project files within a hands-on production pipeline that requires meticulous manual setup and coordination.

• Review outputs, integrate feedback, and refine layouts to align with the creative vision.

• Ensure consistency and continuity across scenes while keeping project files and assets easily accessible to the team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Several years of experience in 3D layout, animation, camera work, or a similar role within YouTube, film, or television production.

• Strong expertise in Unreal Engine, preferably version 5.6.1.

• Solid understanding of cinematic language, encompassing composition, framing, camera movement, timing, and transitions.

• Experience in animation blocking and character posing, with an awareness of how staging and body language enhance storytelling.

• Ability to convert scripts into clear and engaging sequences.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of independently managing assets, scenes, and project files in a hands-on production setting.

• Proactive, collaborative, and able to communicate effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

• Comfortable working autonomously, addressing visual challenges, and integrating feedback while maintaining focus on the overall creative vision.

• Working knowledge of Blender for 3D scene preparation or related tasks.

• Experience in managing or contributing to 3D animation pipelines.

• Familiarity with YouTube retention, pacing, and viewer engagement.

• Interest in storytelling psychology and audience behavior.

• Experience in documentaries, historical content, or educational entertainment.

• Willingness to assist across various stages of production as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment.

• Opportunity to influence the visual identity of a burgeoning YouTube channel.

• Engage in creating immersive 3D environments and cinematic narratives.

• Direct impact on the visual foundation and experience of each video.