BLACKMILL GAMES

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Job Description

BlackMill Games is looking for an experienced Cinematic Artist with a passion for history to work on our series of WW1-themed multiplayer first-person shooters. You will be responsible for creating trailers, game assets, and marketing materials alongside the Creative Director and Art Director to meet project standards.

Responsibilities

• Create game trailers and video content, working directly in-engine (Unity 6)
• Develop documentation and guides for team members
• Create simple 2D marketing assets (banners, thumbnails, etc.)

Qualifications (Mandatory)

• Experience working on at least one shipped title as a cinematic artist
• Produced trailers for at least one commercial title
• Understanding of various game video content requirements
• Ability to handle video production, including animatics, feedback, and deadlines
• Experience with audio and music editing for videos
• Good cinematography knowledge for shot creation
• Experience with video editing software (DaVinci Resolve, Adobe After Effects, etc.)
• Basic Unity 6 skills: Editor use, Animation systems, Timeline, Cinemachine, Recording packages
• Ability to create simple marketing assets using 2D software
• Basic version control knowledge

Other Mandatory Requirements

• Previous remote work experience
• Professional setup (powerful PC, SSD, fast internet)
• Legal ability to invoice a Dutch company (registered business or freelance)
• Time zone within 4 hours of Amsterdam (UTC-3 to UTC+5)
• Excellent English reading, writing, speaking skills
• Availability for 32-40 hours/week

Bonus Skills

• Interest in World War One history
• Gamer passion
• Scripting/debugging experience
• Experience with SVN
• Unity Particle Systems, VFX, prefabs, tooling improvements
• Experience with 3D modeling/animation software (Blender, Maya, etc.)
• Audio software experience (FMOD, Audition, etc.)
• Audio mixing skills
• Personal projects or machinima videos experience

About Blackmill Games

BlackMill Games creates historically authentic and engaging video games, specializing in WW1-themed titles. The team is fully remote, supportive, and values passion for history and gaming.

About The WW1 Game Series

The series includes Verdun, Tannenberg, and Isonzo, delivering immersive WW1 multiplayer experiences. Joining the team offers involvement in a reputable franchise focused on quality and innovation.

If interested, please apply with your portfolio showcasing previous work.

Job Type: Long-term mission

Work Location: Remote

Starting Date: Jun 1, 2025

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, IT

Industries

• Computer Games