Cinematics Director

Unreal Gigs • $90K — $130K *
Cary, NC 27513In-Person
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in cinematic direction with a strong portfolio of short-form or trailer work.
  • Highly collaborative with a mindset geared towards shared creative ownership.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and pivot quickly when priorities shift.
  • Strong technical skills in Unreal Engine, particularly Sequencer and Control Rig.
  • Experience in utilizing motion capture data in cinematic direction.
  • Ability to serve as a creative bridge between technical and creative departments.
  • Team-first attitude, valuing collaboration as much as the final product.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with existing directors to define the creative vision for trailers.
  • Participate in brainstorming, pitching ideas, and final delivery processes.
  • Synthesize feedback from Marketing, Art, and Game Direction into actionable direction.
  • Manage multiple trailers simultaneously, contributing to various production aspects.
  • Direct motion capture sessions and oversee scene assembly using Unreal Engine 5.
  • Communicate shot design through visual tools like draw-overs and rip-o-matic footage.
  • Research and prototype emerging tools for efficiency and innovation.

Benefits

  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents.
  • 401k plan with competitive matching contributions.
  • Robust mental well-being program offering free therapy and coaching.
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time for work-life balance.
  • Recognition with a paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment.
  • Company-wide events and paid breaks throughout the year.
Full Job Description
CINEMATICS
What We Do

In the Cinematics Team, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in realtime. We are in the early stages of this growth in realtime quality work and we are growing quickly and implementing various techniques and ideas to improve what can be done in Unreal Engine. Our team is one of the few at the forefront of delivering innovation, through cinematic quality visuals.
What You'll Do

Epic Games is searching for a collaborative Cinematic Director to join our close-knit team. We have been shaping Fortnite's cinematic narrative for nearly a decade, and we are looking for someone to join our small team of directors to craft high-impact projects. This is not a standalone "department head" role. We work as a tight creative unit, and the successful candidate will value shared authorship over solo control. If you love the process of brainstorming, quickly pitching story ideas, and collaboratively working with leads across every department to realize a vision, this is the place for you. You will work alongside two existing directors to manage a high volume of trailers-typically juggling 2 to 4 at any given time-while synthesizing notes from Marketing, Art Direction, and Game Direction stakeholders. We are looking for someone eager to contribute their own voice while respecting the team dynamic. This is a unique opportunity for an artist passionate about storytelling who wants to dive into a high-energy, collaborative pipeline rather than "running" a show on their own.
In this role, you will
  • Collaborate closely with our two existing directors to define the creative vision and visual storytelling for Fortnite and other Epic trailers.
  • Participate in every step of the process: from initial brainstorming and rapid pitching to final delivery.
  • Synthesize feedback from multiple stakeholders-including Marketing, Art Directors, and Game Directors-into actionable direction.
  • Work across multiple trailers simultaneously, contributing to animation, layout, lighting, and FX execution.
  • Collaborate with the Animation Director to direct motion capture sessions and oversee scene assembly in Unreal Engine 5 using Sequencer and Control Rig.
  • Communicate shot design and pacing through visual tools like draw-overs and rip-o-matic footage.
  • Research and prototype emerging tools to keep our small, efficient team on the cutting edge. Communicate shot design and pacing through visual tools like draw-overs and rip-o-matic footage.
What we're looking for
  • Demonstrated experience in cinematic direction with a strong portfolio of short-form or trailer work.
  • A highly collaborative mindset; someone who thrives on brainstorming, giving/receiving feedback, and shared creative ownership.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once and pivot quickly when feedback or priorities shift.
  • Strong technical proficiency in Unreal Engine (Sequencer/Control Rig).
  • Experience working with motion capture data.
  • Ability to act as a creative bridge between technical departments (Layout, Animation, FX) and creative stakeholders.
  • A "team-first" attitude-we value how we work together just as much as the final result.
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

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