Cinematic Scripter/Designer - 2K Marin



The XCOM team at 2K Marin is looking for someone with both the technical chops and audiovisual narrative sense to blend animation, audio, FX and environment art in the unique style of interactive storytelling that captivated players of the original BioShock. You'll work in close collaboration with the narrative and design teams to concept impactful scripted moments and narrative scenes, pitch them to the leadership group and then work with the level teams and content creators to ensure each event hits the high levels of polish and visual storytelling expected of a 2K Marin game.


Responsibilities:

• Creation of real-time, in-game scripted sequences and cinematics using the Unreal Editor, Kismet and Matinee
• Take ownership of a large number of scripted sequences spread across numerous levels and sure they hit 2K Marin’s high fidelity bar in terms of storytelling, visual clarity and attention to detail
• Work with small interdisciplinary teams to implement and polish all in-game cinematic and scripted event elements
• Present scripted sequences and cinematics to the team and integrate feedback from directors, leads and play testers
• Compose complicated written scenes to produce a compelling visual end result
• Collaborate with directors and leads to ensure both story and gameplay goals are being met.


Requirements:

• Level scripting and/or Real-time Cinematics experience
• Familiarity with cinematic theory and language
• Ability to receive and prioritize feedback from multiple sources and iterate effectively
• Proven ability to drive large and complex tasks and self-manage on-time delivery of those tasks.
• Ability to respond to changing requirements quickly while maintaining creative focus
• Shipped at least one current-gen title, preferably a title with an emphasis on storytelling via cinematics or scripted sequences


Bonus Qualifications:

• Unreal Editor Experience
• Film Editing, animation or acting experience, and an excellent sense of timing, pacing and composition
• Fluency with 3D packages like 3D Studio Max, Maya and MotionBuilder
• 3+ years of film and/or game industry experience
• Machinima, live-action or 3D previs camerawork experience and knowledge of real-world camera techniques



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At 2K Games our goal is simple: Make games that are the best in the genre and have fun doing it. 2K Games is proudly developing a series of critically acclaimed games. Owned by Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), 2K Games is a successful, stable company that produces high-quality titles every year.

So what does 2K have to offer? How about generous salaries, full medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan, and a fun work environment. 2K Games believes everyone plays a significant role in the development process, meaning all team members contribute their ideas and are important to the success of the game. 2K Games is located in beautiful Novato, California, near mountain bike trails and beaches, about 25 minutes north of San Francisco. That’s right - you can make great games, be active outdoors and soak up culture in one of the world’s most beautiful cities all at the same time!

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