Join CI Games and be part of shaping the future of gaming. As we embark on an ambitious strategic roadmap with major releases planned for 2025-2028, we’re seeking a talented freelance Cinematic Director to help us create ground-breaking experiences that captivate players worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Leadership & In-Game Vision

• Act as the primary creative consultant for in-game cinematic sequences, ensuring the final output meets the project’s quality standards.Provide expert-level review and on in-engine cutscenes and narrative sequences, moving them toward final release quality.Partner with the Chief Creative Officer and internal Cinematic Director to align on the creative vision and ensure narrative consistency across all deliverables.

Technical Consultancy & Mentorship

• Provide professional guidance to internal teams and freelancers, using your expertise to elevate character performances and cinematography.Advise on the integration of high-fidelity Maya-based animations into the Unreal Engine pipeline to ensure state-of-the-art visual results.Offer constructive feedback and technical solutions to overcome production hurdles.

Internal Alignment

• Communicate creative requirements clearly to internal leads, ensuring all stakeholders understand the visual goals for the service period.Propose improvements to current cinematic workflows based on industry best practices to facilitate project completion.

Key Requirements:

• 7+ years of professional experience in cinematic direction for AAA games.
• A proven portfolio or reel demonstrating mastery of performance directing and cinematography in a shipping environment.
• Deep knowledge of Maya-to-Unreal animation workflows.
• Ability to operate as an independent consultant, managing your own schedule and tools while meeting project milestones.
• Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to influence creative outcomes across multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable:

• Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine’s Sequencer for review purposes.
• A deep passion for Action-RPG or Soulslike storytelling.

What we offer:

• Freelance opportunity
• Remote work with flexible schedules, allowing you to work alongside talented individuals from around the world.
• An opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and stay at the forefront of the gaming industry.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or social status.
• A chance to be part of something ground-breaking as we shape the future of gaming.

About the company

Established in 2002, CI Games has carved its niche in the global gaming scene as an independent video game developer and publisher. Over two decades, the company has built a reputation for acclaimed titles like the Lords of the Fallen and Sniper Ghost Warrior franchises. Its third-party publishing arm, United Label, champions ambitious, meticulously crafted games such as Röki, Eldest Souls, and the Tales of Iron franchise. Embracing the future of work, CI Games has operated with fully remote teams since 2020, with most employees based throughout Europe.