EDGLRD hiring Unreal Engine Cinematic Director

EDGLRD, the vanguard of digital storytelling and cultural experimentation, is seeking an Unreal Engine Cinematic Director to join our flagship studio in Miami Beach, FL. This is a high-impact leadership role for a visual storyteller who can bridge the gap between traditional cinema and real-time technology.

In this position, you won’t just be “making cutscenes.” You will be the architect of a new narrative medium, utilizing the full power of Unreal Engine to direct high-end, real-time cinematic sequences that push the boundaries of filmmaking, gaming, and digital art. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to define the visual language of our most ambitious projects, ensuring every shot carries the weight, pacing, and emotional resonance of a world-class film.

Cinematic Director Job Overview

• Company Name: EDGLRD
• Position: Unreal Engine Cinematic Director
• Job Type: Full-Time (In-Office)
• Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
• Department: Art
• Schedule: 5 Days Per Week
• Start Date: Immediate

2. Compensation & Financial Package

EDGLRD offers a competitive compensation structure tailored to the high-demand nature of real-time filmmaking and the specialized skillset of an Unreal Engine expert in the 2026 market.

Estimated Annual Salary Range

$145,000 — $195,000 USD Final compensation is based on depth of experience, reel quality, and technical proficiency in virtual production.

Premium Benefits

• Florida Advantage: Benefit from 0% State Income Tax, significantly increasing your net take-home pay compared to NYC or LA.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your dependents.

• Hardware & Infrastructure: Work on bleeding-edge workstations with access to the latest virtual production tools and rendering hardware.

• Creative Sovereignty: Direct access to creative leadership and the opportunity to influence the studio’s narrative pipelines.

3. About the Studio: The EDGLRD Vision

EDGLRD is a hands-on, high-energy studio that operates at the “edge” of emerging tech. We don’t believe in the slow, segmented pipelines of traditional Hollywood. We move fast, we experiment boldly, and we prioritize the Real-Time Revolution. Based in Miami Beach, our studio culture is built for those who are obsessed with “what’s next” and possess the technical bravery to explore unproven workflows.

Working at EDGLRD means being part of a team that views Unreal Engine not just as a tool, but as a gateway to the future of interactive and linear entertainment.

4. Key Responsibilities

As the Unreal Engine Cinematic Director, your mission is to harmonize filmmaking principles with real-time execution.

Narrative & Visual Direction

• Cinematic Vision: Lead the creation of high-end real-time cinematic and narrative sequences, from initial storyboard concepts to final pixels.

• Camera Language: Define and execute shot composition, lenses, and camera movement that evoke emotion and drive the story forward.

• Sequencer Mastery: Build, refine, and polish sequences within the Unreal Sequencer, ensuring smooth transitions and complex event triggers.

• Pacing & Timing: Oversee the edit of cinematic sequences, ensuring that narrative impact is maximized through expert-level timing and performance.

Technical & Creative Synergy

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with 3D artists, animators, and engineers to ensure the cinematic vision is technically viable and visually stunning.

• Lighting & Staging: Guide the placement of light and shadow to create cinematic mood, working within the constraints and opportunities of real-time rendering.

• Performance Direction: Direct digital human performances, ensuring timing and emotional weight are captured accurately within the engine.

• Pipeline Development: Help define and optimize cinematic workflows for real-time production, including virtual camera (VCam) integration and motion capture data handling.

5. Candidate Requirements

We are looking for a hybrid talent: part film director, part technical artist, and part visionary.

Minimum Qualifications

• UE Proven Performance: Deep, hands-on experience directing or creating high-fidelity cinematics specifically within Unreal Engine.

• Filmmaking Expertise: A profound understanding of traditional camera language, editing, and cinematic storytelling principles.

• Technical Fluency: Mastery of Unreal Sequencer, real-time lighting, and scene composition within a 3D environment.

• Visual Polish: A meticulous eye for visual quality, technical troubleshooting, and high-end rendering output.

• Leadership Skills: The ability to communicate a creative vision clearly to both technical engineers and artistic creators.

“The Edge” (Preferred Qualifications)

• Virtual Production: Experience with virtual cameras (VCam), LED volumes, or real-time filmmaking tools.

• MetaHumans: Familiarity with MetaHuman pipelines and high-fidelity character-driven narrative.

• Mocap Integration: An understanding of motion capture workflows and how to translate raw data into emotional cinematic performances.

• Background: A professional history in film directing, previs, or AAA game cinematics.

6. What Success Looks Like

At EDGLRD, success is measured by the “wow” factor of the final output. You will be successful in this role if you:

1. Elevate the Material: Turn raw assets and scripts into sequences that look and feel like high-budget cinema.

2. Innovate the Workflow: Solve technical challenges with “smart” solutions that speed up the pipeline without sacrificing quality.

3. Collaborate Seamlessly: Act as a creative glue between the Art and Engineering departments.

4. Set the Standard: Establish a visual benchmark that other studios try to emulate.

7. How to Apply

To join EDGLRD in Miami Beach, your application must demonstrate a mastery of the real-time medium.

Submission Requirements:

• Cinematic Reel: A focused portfolio showing narrative work rendered entirely in Unreal Engine. We want to see your lighting, your camera work, and your sense of pacing.

• Resume: A brief overview of your professional history in games, film, or tech.