Cinematic Artist (Freelance)

OWLCAT GAMES is an independent studio founded in 2016 and known for deep, story-driven RPGs. Our team created Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. We’re now working on two new titles: Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.
We are currently looking for a freelance Cinematic Artist who will be working on dialogue cinematics for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. Please note that this is a project-based contract for up to 6 months .

To apply, please submit your CV and a link to your portfolio .

TASKS:


Engaging in the full cinematic (cutscenes, dialogues) preproduction and production cycle, from working with narrative designers and level designers to the delivery of final quality work

Adjust cameras in dialogues for cinematic effect

Edit cutscenes and dialogues

Check the dialogue quality, including sound, lighting, animation, etc

Work with blueprints in Unreal Engine 5.

REQUIREMENTS:


Have a basic understanding of the Unreal Engine 5 and basic blueprint commands in UE5

Know the principles of filmmaking and composition

Have a lot of gaming experience to operate with reference examples

Skilled in scene direction

Have a lot of gaming experience to operate with reference examples

Russian language skills at B2 level are necessary due to the team’s Russian-language production pipeline and internal communication.

BENEFITS:


Convenient work schedule: adjust work time to your preferences and/or work remotely

Strong internal community: we are passionate about what we do. Outside of work, we engage in activities together like playing tabletop games

Environment for personal growth: work together with the best professionals.