Senior Camera Designer at Tencent

Irvine, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

GamingIndustries

Requirements

Minimum 5-8 years working in the industry in roles that range in camera animation, character animation, design and technical art areas
5-8 years of experience in camera design and implementation in 3rd person action/shooter games
A passion for improving gameplay, user experience and presentation
Must be fluent with Unreal Editor and Blueprint scripting
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey difficult and abstract concepts to all disciplines
Fluent in cinematography and composition, pacing and narrative storytelling
Preferred Knowledge/Skills
At least 4 year’s experience with industry standard 3-D animation package (3D Studio Max, Motion Builder, and Maya)
Aptitude for creative problem solving
Passion for visual storytelling and fostering emotional connection to game characters
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technology and complex pipelines
Solid organization skills with adherence to file structures, naming conventions and other established protocols
Ability to work in the game engine and tools, playing the game frequently and identifying areas of needed improvement
Must be able to embrace the established art and design vision of the game and ensure it is delivered in its entirety at the end of the project
Excellent ability to self-manage to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Drive design and implementation of gameplay cameras
Work closely with the Lead Gameplay Designer and the Senior Camera Designer to elevate gameplay presentation, improve usability of gameplay cameras, and provide camera support to numerous different disciplines including mission, ambient world and gameplay design
Create and polish real-time camera animations for gameplay and IGCs using standard tools from Unreal and proprietary tools
Collaborate within a strike team environment to solve complex technical issues without obvious solutions
Implement and trouble-shoot the systems and content created
Contribute to the development of a cohesive cinematographic style for moment-to-moment gameplay presentation including ambient world interacts, runtime mission/objective presentation, environment vista shots, mini-game presentation elements
Develop and improve player camera systems for traversal, ranged combat, melee combat, and vehicle gameplay cameras
Identify and design unique camera behaviors and compositions for various gameplay modes narrative moments
Collaborate with Cinematic team to ensure cameras have a unified style and transitions between gameplay camera and cinematic are seamless
Collaborate with Engineering to develop and implement camera systems and improve tools
Strive to make gameplay cameras feel intuitive for as many players as possible (UX)

Skills

Unreal Engine

Camera Design

Real-time Animation

Gameplay Cameras

Camera Systems

Troubleshooting

Game Design

Cinematography

Tencent

Internet platform for social, gaming, fintech

About Tencent

Tencent is a technology company that focuses on enhancing the daily lives of internet users and assisting businesses in their digital transformation. It operates in various sectors, including social networking, entertainment, fintech, and cloud computing. Tencent's main products include WeChat, a messaging and mobile payment app with over a billion users, and Tencent Games, which produces popular video games like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile. The company generates revenue through online advertising, subscription services, in-app purchases, mobile payments, and cloud services. Unlike many competitors, Tencent has a diverse business model that allows it to serve both individual users and enterprises effectively. The goal of Tencent is to enrich user experiences and support businesses in their digital journeys.

Shenzhen, ChinaHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

$31.5MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, Fintech, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Tencent's addition to the US blacklist may affect its operations and partnerships.

Developing Call of Duty mobile version may lead to competitive tensions with Microsoft.

Investment in blockchain exposes Tencent to volatile regulatory environments.

Differentiation

Tencent's WeChat app integrates messaging, social media, and mobile payments seamlessly.

Tencent Games is a global leader with popular titles like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile.

Tencent Cloud offers scalable solutions for businesses, enhancing digital transformation efforts.

Upsides

Tencent's investment in blockchain technology could enhance its fintech and cloud services.

The Hunyuan-Large language model advances Tencent's AI capabilities in social networking and gaming.

Collaboration with DYXnet on AI solutions opens new avenues in digital transformation services.

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