Aegis Ventures

Lead Cinematic Designer

Santa Monica, California, United States

$60,000 – $90,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Game Development, Cinematic DesignIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5+ years of experience in cinematic design for games, with at least one shipped title in a senior or lead capacity, expert knowledge of Unreal Engine, especially Sequencer and Blueprint-based cinematic integration, a strong sense of cinematic language encompassing shot composition, lighting, pacing, camera movement, and editing, and experience with motion capture workflows including blocking, cleanup, and implementation. Excellent communication and leadership skills are required, along with the ability to align teams around a shared cinematic vision and comfort working across disciplines in a fast-paced, creative development environment.

Responsibilities

The Lead Cinematic Designer will lead the design and implementation of cinematic sequences using Unreal Engine’s Sequencer tool, collaborate with other creative leads to enhance the playable experience with powerful cinematic storytelling, define workflows and pipelines for cinematic production in partnership with technical and animation leads, oversee a team of cinematic designers and animators, providing creative direction, mentorship, and feedback, work with VFX and audio teams to enhance the polish and impact of cinematic sequences, troubleshoot technical and performance issues related to cinematics, and continuously seek opportunities to innovate and find new methods of cinematic expression that blend gameplay and player agency with strong visual storytelling.

Skills

Unreal Engine
Sequencer
Blueprint
Motion Capture
Shot Composition
Lighting
Pacing
Camera Movement
Editing
VFX
Audio
Leadership
Communication
Team Collaboration

Aegis Ventures

Startup studio for launching transformative companies

About Aegis Ventures

Aegis Ventures partners with entrepreneurs and industry leaders to create and grow companies that aim to address significant societal challenges. The company operates as a startup studio, providing resources and support to help launch and scale new ventures. Aegis focuses on developing businesses primarily in the fields of artificial intelligence and health technologies. Their approach involves combining innovative ideas with long-term financial backing to ensure sustainable growth. Aegis Ventures distinguishes itself from competitors by emphasizing the creation of companies that not only aim for profitability but also strive to improve healthcare quality, accessibility, and affordability, ultimately enhancing patient care and clinical decision-making.

Key Metrics

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$26.3MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support

Risks

Increased competition in AI healthcare startups may dilute market share.
AI reliance poses ethical and regulatory challenges in healthcare.
Partnership with Northwell Holdings may face integration challenges.

Differentiation

Aegis Ventures partners with industry leaders to launch transformative companies.
Focus on AI and health technologies for impactful societal solutions.
Unique collaboration with Northwell Holdings to create innovative healthcare platforms.

Upsides

AI-driven personalized medicine aligns with Aegis Ventures' healthcare innovation focus.
AI in telehealth improves patient engagement, benefiting Aegis' virtual care initiatives.
AI-based diagnostic tools support Optain's market entry and growth.

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