Cinematics Director (Unreal Engine 5 / Sports)

Refactor Games is a AAA sports video game studio . We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5 .

We are looking for a Cinematics Director to create broadcast-quality cinematics for our football game: intros, replays, celebrations, player entrances, and more.

Experience:

• 3+ years developing games for console and/or PC, ideally sports or competitive multiplayer.
• At least 1 shipped high-quality football game or a similar sports game.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and implement all in-game cinematics.
• Block out shots using UE5 Sequencer and camera tools.
• Collaborate with animation and audio to deliver highly polished cutscenes.
• Create systems for dynamic replay cameras that reflect broadcast conventions.
• Ensure cinematic style matches the sport’s real-world presentation.

Requirements:

• Proven experience directing game cinematics.
• Deep familiarity with sports broadcast styles, especially football.
• Strong UE5 Sequencer expertise.
• Experience with mocap direction and animation pipelines.

Pluses:

• Experience on a shipped sports game.
• Broadcast / TV production background.