Lead Cinematic Artist

$120,000 - $150,000/Yr

Krafton - El Segundo, CA

Full-time - Senior

El Segundo, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Lead Cinematic Artist at KRAFTON will be responsible for leading a team of artists in creating high-quality, real-time cinematic content using Unreal Engine. This role involves collaboration with the Team Art Director to manage the Unreal Cinematics team, ensuring the development of a robust cinematic production pipeline while delivering visually compelling scenes that balance photorealism and artistic expression.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of technical and generalist artists.
• Oversee the construction and management of large-scale, real-time cinematic scenes.
• Lead the development of materials, shaders, and lighting setups.
• Supervise the implementation of visual effects and animations.
• Collaborate with the Team Art Director to establish and refine the cinematic production pipeline.
• Ensure cinematic content is optimized for performance while maintaining high visual fidelity.
• Guide camera operations within Unreal Engine's Sequencer.

Requirements

• 6+ years as a technical or generalist artist with leadership experience in the gaming or cinematic industry.
• Advanced knowledge of shader languages (HLSL, GLSL).
• Strong expertise in Unreal Engine 5, including advanced shading, lighting, and real-time VFX.
• Deep understanding of composition, color theory, lighting, and visual storytelling.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-discipline collaboration.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong passion for cinema and video games.
• Proven experience in balancing technical and artistic aspects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $150,000 per year.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.