Unreal Engine MetaHuman Artist – Cinematic Performance Capture at Sunflower Sings Films – Canada

Company DescriptionSunflower Sings Films, founded in 2011 by filmmaker Emma Selinski, is an award-winning independent genre film production company. We specialize in creating unique and imaginative sci-fi films with a magical twist that captivate audiences. Our team is passionate about storytelling and pushing the boundaries of visual art. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, innovative cinematic experiences that leave a lasting impression. Role DescriptionSunflower Sings Films is seeking a talented Unreal Engine MetaHuman Artist to support the animated sequences of Greedy for Life, a retro-futuristic sci-fi short film written and directed by Emma Selinski. We’ve captured Live Link Face performance data with professional actors, along with witness cam footage and audio, and are looking for an artist who can bring these performances to life using MetaHumans in Unreal Engine 5. This role involves processing and refining facial animation, syncing to dialogue, and helping shape cinematic sequences in Unreal Sequencer. It’s a great opportunity for someone interested in real-time filmmaking, performance capture, and narrative storytelling to collaborate on a stylized, indie film project. Remote, contract-based. Responsibilities• Import and process Live Link Face capture data• Apply facial animation to MetaHuman characters in Unreal Engine 5• Clean up and refine facial performances• Sync facial animation with recorded dialogue• Collaborate with the director to shape character performance• Help assemble short cinematic sequences using Unreal Sequencer Ideal Experience• Strong experience with Unreal Engine 5• Experience working with MetaHumans• Familiarity with Live Link Face facial capture workflows• Experience with cinematic animation in Unreal Sequencer• Bonus if you have experience with:• Virtual production pipelines• Control Rig or facial animation cleanup• Cinematic lighting and rendering in Unreal