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Turtle Rock Studios · 1 month ago

Cinematic Experience Designer

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $150K/yr

Turtle Rock Studios is an award-winning game development team based in Orange County, CA, dedicated to creating engaging gaming experiences. They are seeking a Cinematic Experience Designer to craft high-impact camera-driven moments that enhance gameplay and storytelling by collaborating with various disciplines to deliver polished and immersive experiences.

Casual GamesGamingVirtual Reality

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and implement sequencer-driven mission moments in-engine

Create and polish camera composition, animation paths, and transitions for menus, post-round moments, and vendor scenes

Design in-game third-person camera moments (respawns, enemy interactions, contextual transitions) that enhance clarity and flow

Implement and tune camera feedback, including screen shake and moment-to-moment camera response

Collaborate cross-discipline to balance cinematic intent with gameplay constraints, performance, and usability

Iterate quickly in Unreal Engine, owning camera-based cinematic experiences from concept through final polish

Participate in studio playtests

Qualification

Gameplay Camera DesignUnreal EngineCinematographyAnimation ToolsFPS Gameplay ConceptsTechnical Problem-SolvingPortfolio ShowcaseCommunication Skills

Required

Professional experience as a Gameplay Camera Designer on a collaborative, cross-discipline game development team

Strong understanding of FPS gameplay concepts and techniques

Demonstrated expertise in camera placement and shooting interactive scenes, with a strong foundation in cinematography

Proven experience implementing in-game camera systems, including technical setup and scripting

Strong working knowledge of Unreal Engine, including Sequencer and camera workflows

Proficiency in at least one animation tool (Maya preferred); 3D Studio Max or similar a plus

Strong animation sensibility paired with technical problem-solving ability

Excellent communication skills and a high standard for craft and polish

A portfolio or video reel showcasing gameplay and cinematic camera work

Preferred

Proficiency in at least one animation tool (Maya preferred); 3D Studio Max or similar a plus

Company

Turtle Rock Studios

Turtle Rock Studios is wanted to design a game that encouraged and supported cooperative gameplay between players.

Founded in 2002

Lake Forest, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://turtlerockstudios.com/

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