Lead Cinematic Artist

About the role

Keywords Studios, through its Liquid Development studio, is seeking a Lead Cinematic Artist to drive the creation of high‑quality real‑time cinematics for AAA titles. You will lead a diverse team of artists, ensuring visual excellence and technical performance across multiple platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and mentor art teams across locations, conducting performance reviews and addressing skill gaps.
• Translate storyboards and scripts into compelling in‑engine cinematics, handling camera setup, composition, timing and pacing.
• Collaborate with the Art Director and cross‑functional teams to maintain artistic consistency and meet production milestones.
• Ensure cinematics meet performance, memory and platform constraints, working closely with animation, VFX and technical art teams.
• Stay current with industry trends and contribute improvements to pipelines and production processes.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading art teams and delivering cinematic content for video games.
• Strong portfolio showcasing real‑time game cinematics and cutscenes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a keen eye for detail.

Required skills

• Unreal Engine 5 (Sequencer, camera systems, rendering pipelines).
• Deep understanding of lighting, composition, colour theory, pacing and visual storytelling.
• Knowledge of game development pipelines and optimisation for multiple platforms.