Cinematics Director - Raven Software - Middleton, WI

Activision Blizzard
Madison
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 126,800 - 234,580 annuallyFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 10+ yearsSkills: ["Collaboration","Inclusion","Player-first thinking","Interpersonal skills","Stakeholder management","Communication"]

Lead the cinematic direction for the next Call of Duty campaign, defining the franchise-level vision across in-game cinematics and pre-rendered movies. Collaborate with creative leadership and cross-functional teams to translate scripts into shots, manage mocap (PCAP) talent and shoots, and ensure captured data becomes emotionally consistent cinematic scenes. Coordinate spatial blocking, technical and creative setups, and guide teams to deliver unforgettable player experiences.

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Cinematics Director - Raven Software - Middleton, WI

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Job Summary

Lead the cinematic direction for the next Call of Duty campaign, defining the franchise-level vision across in-game cinematics and pre-rendered movies. Collaborate with creative leadership and cross-functional teams to translate scripts into shots, manage mocap (PCAP) talent and shoots, and ensure captured data becomes emotionally consistent cinematic scenes. Coordinate spatial blocking, technical and creative setups, and guide teams to deliver unforgettable player experiences.
Location: Madison
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define and deliver the cinematic vision for in-game and pre-rendered cinematics with creative leadership.
  • •Direct talent on the motion capture stage or in the recording booth to support performance and scene context.
  • •Manage mocap shoots by ensuring technical and creative setups, spatial blocking, and marked movements match the virtual environment.
  • •Collaborate cross-departmentally with animators, artists, and writers to translate captured data into final scenes.
  • •Work with narrative to translate scripts into cinematics, planning for stage, emotional arcs, and shot requirements.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 126,800 - 234,580 annually
Schedule:4-Day Week
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeaveLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceRelocationMedical

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of experience in game development or Film, with strong knowledge of cinematic and storytelling language.
  • •5+ years in leadership roles guiding cross-functional teams from concept to ship.
  • •Proven critical eye for narrative timing and pacing, camera/cinematic language, and emotional continuity.
  • •Strong interpersonal skills to guide stage talent, coordinate with technical crew, and influence stakeholders under tight schedules.
  • •Experience or portfolio demonstrating cinematic direction and bold, innovative projects (extra points).
Experience:10+ yearsVideo gamesFilm
Skills:CollaborationInclusionPlayer-first thinkingInterpersonal skillsStakeholder managementCommunication
Tech Stack:Motion capturePCAPMocapVirtual environmentStage

Company Brief

Activision Blizzard
Develops and publishes interactive entertainment content, including video games and connected gaming experiences across console, PC, and mobile platforms. The company is known for major franchises such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Candy Crush, and Diablo.
Industry: Gaming
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Santa Monica, United States
Founded: 2008
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