Senior Cinematic Artist

Company Description

Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON  

We are looking for a Senior Unreal Engine Cinematic Artist to bring stories to life with visually striking real-time cinematics. You will be responsible for crafting high-quality cinematics and gameplay sequences in UE5, collaborating closely with directors, designers, animators and technical teams to deliver emotionally engaging experiences.

What it means on a daily basis

• Create high-quality real-time cinematics using Unreal Engine 5
• Translate storyboards and scripts into compelling visual sequences
• Use Sequencer to build, edit and polish cinematic scenes
• Collaborate with animation, lighting, VFX, environment and technical teams
• Set up cameras, composition, timing and pacing to support storytelling
• Apply cinematic polish, including depth of field, motion blur and post-processing
• Optimise scenes for performance while preserving visual fidelity
• Troubleshoot and resolve creative and technical challenges

Who you will be working with  
You’ll join a collaborative team of 30 artists across multiple disciplines at our Brisbane Studio, contributing to an unannounced project.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED  

• Proven experience as a cinematic artist in games, film or real‑time production
• Extensive knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, including Sequencer, cameras and rendering pipelines
• Thorough understanding of cinematography principles – composition, framing, lighting and timing
• Experience with animation pipelines and assets
• A keen storytelling instinct and a good sense of visual pacing

WHO YOU ARE  

• You have a keen storytelling instinct and an eye for visual pacing.
• You are a specialist with a collaborative mindset and experience working across multiple disciplines.

Additional Information

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU 

Benefits

• Permanent contract, full-time job with excellent Social Benefits.
• Private health insurance and fitness subsidies.
• Access to employee mental health and wellbeing support.
• Paid parental leave.
• Childcare assistance.
• Additional paid leave, including: Birthday leave, Christmas shutdown leave, Volunteer leave, Women’s health leave.
• A flexible work model that supports work–life balance.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support career growth.
• An employee referral program with generous bonuses.
• Subsidised car parking.
• A dedicated relaxation space, including a massage chair.
• Free coffee from a commercial espresso machine, plus daily snacks and a light breakfast.
• Friday social drinks with friendly game tournaments.
• A stunning rooftop terrace with river views and a games room.
• Exclusive Gameloft-branded merchandise.
• Our studio mascot — Mr Hendricks, the friendly Dachshund who proudly guards the studio.

Life at Gameloft 

Since 2014, our Brisbane Studio has grown into a full-service, end-to-end studio. We create world-class, multi-award-winning titles such as The Oregon Trail™, My Little Pony: Mane Merge, and more recently, Carmen Sandiego.

As pioneers in Brisbane’s game development landscape, we craft immersive experiences that transcend traditional boundaries and engage players across diverse platforms. We are proud to be developing Bluey’s Happy Snaps, bringing one of Australia’s most iconic IPs to life in a brand-new interactive experience. As we venture into this exciting phase, we’re also expanding our talented team for a range of unannounced projects.

Gameloft Brisbane is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our work environment.

Driven by a strong studio culture and a passion for creating meaningful experiences, we build games that resonate with players around the world.

Ready to level up your career and join the team? Apply now with your CV in English, a portfolio, and a cover letter.

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