Cinematic Artist – Game Trailers & Video Content

About the role

We are looking for a Cinematic Artist to join our Cinematics team in Reykjavík. You will be responsible for creating compelling game trailers and promotional videos that showcase our portfolio of IPs, using a strong sense of composition, timing, and narrative flow.

Key responsibilities

• Design and produce game trailers and video ads from concept to final delivery, using in‑game capture, real‑time engines and compositing tools.
• Collaborate with leads to pitch ideas, develop story treatments and write narrative scripts.
• Own the shot pipeline, handling rough blocking, animation, compositing and rendering.
• Support internal studio video production needs as required.
• Manage deadlines while balancing creative quality and operational efficiency.

Required profile

• Deep understanding of film language, pacing and visual storytelling.
• Strong foundation in core 3D animation principles.
• Excellent communication and collaborative problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to give and receive constructive creative feedback.
• Proven track record turning scripts and storyboards into polished video assets.
• Willingness to handle a variety of tasks, from in‑game capture to UE5 cinematic shot creation.

Required skills

• In‑game capture techniques
• Real‑time engines (e.g., Unreal Engine 5)
• Compositing tools
• 3D animation
• Video editing

What we offer

• Work on ambitious projects with a multicultural, creative team.
• Flexible work environment with a double workstation setup.
• Regular social events, excellent canteen, and on‑site health services.
• Performance‑based quarterly and annual sharing plan.
• Annual sports grant, mobile phone & usage package, home internet, and transportation grant.
• Relocation assistance.