Cutscene Director

OWLCAT GAMES is an independent studio founded in 2016 and known for deep, story-driven RPGs. Our team created Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. We’re now working on two new titles: Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.

TASKS:

• Oversee the end-to-end production cycle of cutscenes and dialogue sequences: from directorial vision, storyboarding, and task definition to final assembly and polish in Unity
• Establish and maintain a cohesive cinematic storytelling style tailored to the project’s narrative, genre, and technical requirements
• Work in Unity Timeline: scene assembly, cinematic camera setup and animation, shot layout (character poses, camera angles), and pacing/timing control
• Collaborate closely with narrative, art, and level design teams to faithfully bring the directorial vision to life.
• Assign tasks to animators, order required assets, review deliverables, and provide actionable feedback
• Provide technical support and handle cutscene integration within the game engine
• Conduct quality control on final scenes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency in Unity and an in-depth understanding of Unity Timeline
• Shipped game titles credited as a Cutscene Designer, Cinematic Artist, or Cinematic Director
• Strong grasp of visual storytelling, dramatic pacing, scene rhythm, beat timing, and film editing principles
• Proven skills in cinematic shot composition, framing, and virtual camera operation
• Solid understanding of the game development pipeline
• Broad gaming background for working with reference material
• High degree of self-management, responsibility for results, and strong communication skills
• Russian language skills at B2 level are necessary due to the team’s Russian-language production pipeline and internal communication.

BENEFITS:

• Work your way. Flexible hours and the freedom to work remotely, from the office, or a mix of both.
• Offices you’ll actually want to visit. Cozy spaces with game and chill-out zones, coffee points, and snacks on hand.
• A team that plays together. We love what we make, and that passion doesn’t switch off after hours: we get together for tabletop sessions in the office or on Roll20.
• Room to grow. Learn from top professionals, get support from our mentoring program, and level up through internal training courses.
• Rewarding pay and a clear path forward. A competitive salary based on your interview results, plus real opportunities for career growth.