Cinematics Director

The role

A collaborative Cinematic Director will craft high-impact trailers and short-form content for the Fortnite ecosystem. This hands-on role involves using Unreal Engine to build and iterate sequences while managing multiple projects.

What you will do

• Collaborate with directors and discipline leads to define creative vision, story, tone, and visual language.
• Develop and pitch original story and comedy ideas from concept to final delivery.
• Work hands-on in Unreal Engine 5 building and iterating sequences in Sequencer.
• Translate scripts and storyboards into shots through composition, camera movement, performance, pacing, and visual comedy.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while synthesizing feedback from various partners.
• Partner across Animation, Layout, Lighting, FX, Production, and Technical Art.
• Collaborate with the Animation Director on performance and motion capture and oversee scene assembly.
• Communicate ideas through storyboards, draw-overs, animatics, and rip-o-matics.
• Explore emerging tools and workflows to push creative quality.

Required qualifications

• Portfolio or reel demonstrating short-form directing, character-driven storytelling, strong comedic instincts, and visual storytelling.
• Directing XP across animation, cinematic trailers, commercials, digital shorts, games, or other short-form entertainment.
• Strong cinematic fundamentals including shot design, composition, camera movement, editing, pacing, and performance.
• Hands-on XP with Unreal Engine and Sequencer.
• Familiarity with Control Rig workflows.
• Collaborative mindset and comfort with brainstorming and rapid iteration.
• Distinct creative point of view and willingness to challenge assumptions while remaining open to feedback.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Ability to communicate creative intent across Animation, Layout, Lighting, FX, and technical teams.

Nice to have

• Experience directing actors, performance capture, or motion capture sessions.
• Background in animation, storyboarding, editing, or visual development.
• Familiarity with modeling, skinning, rigging, or technical art.
• Interest in emerging animation and filmmaking technologies, including procedural and AI-assisted workflows.
• Scripting or technical art knowledge, including Python or Blueprints.

Benefits

• 100% of premiums paid for medical, dental, and vision HRA for employees and dependents.
• Long Term Disability.
• Life Insurance.
• 401k with competitive match.
• Mental well-being program through Modern Health providing free therapy and coaching.
• Company-wide paid breaks.
• Unlimited PTO and sick time.
• Paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment.

About the company

Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company that makes award-winning games and engine technology. Their Unreal Engine technology is used by game developers and content creators across various industries.