Описание

Mysteria Studio is an established German Indie Game Development Studio with an international team, founded in 2012.

Asterfel is an upcoming Action RPG, inspired by the Gothic and The Witcher games series.

Creating in-game cutscenes in Unreal Engine 5 with Sequencer, from first blockout to final polish
Staging characters, composing shots, and directing camera work that serves the story and pacing of each scene
Setting up cinematic lighting that enhances the mood of each scene while staying consistent with the surrounding in-game lighting
Modifying existing level design and art to create locations that are suitable for cutscenes, in coordination with our Level Design and Art team
Blueprints scripting, including triggers, to make the cutscenes work in-game
Collaborating with the Game Director and our writers to turn scripts and story beats into shot plans
Assembling scenes from our existing character animations and assets, and flagging additional animation needs to the team
Testing cutscenes in-game, fixing issues, and keeping them performant
Giving input on the scope and scheduling of the cinematic work

Experience working on at least one commercially shipped game as a cinematic designer, cinematic artist, or in a similar role
A minimum of 5 years of experience in cinematic roles within the video game industry
A portfolio that shows in-game / real-time cutscenes, not only pre-rendered or post-production work
Expert in Unreal Engine 4 or 5 Sequencer, including cameras, character animation tracks, and cinematic lighting
Excellent visual storytelling skills and a strong eye for cinematography: shot composition, framing, camera movement, editing, and pacing
Solid working knowledge of Unreal Engine Blueprints for triggering cutscene related events
Comfortable adjusting levels in Unreal Engine (layout, set dressing, lighting) to frame a scene well
Ability to work in a self-organized manner within a team, while being respectful and an attentive listener
Comfortable working in a 100% remote team
Excellent communication skills

Experience with dialogue-heavy scenes in story-driven RPGs
Working knowledge of Control Rig, or animation editing for small fixes and adjustments
Familiar with the cutscenes of Gothic, The Witcher, or similar Action RPGs

We offer a fully remote work arrangement with flexible working hours
The second step is to sign a freelance contract and complete an application task, which is paid at your regular pay rate

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