Senior Cinematic Animator (CONTRACT) PlayStation Global Workplace 6 hours ago

Content Creators; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Insomniac Games, under Sony Interactive Entertainment, seeks a Senior Cinematic Animator for an 8‑month contract via Yoh Enterprise Solutions. The role creates high-quality in-game cinematics from script to engine implementation, guiding the cinematic process and collaborating with directors to match the game's vision.

The ideal candidate will master motion capture and hand-key animation, refine facial performances, and ensure timely delivery while using Jira/Flow for workflow management in a

Qualifications

• Develop high-quality cinematic animation content using motion capture and hand-key techniques.
• Collaborate with Animation Directors to design cinematics reflecting the game's vision.
• Contribute to performance standards and ensure seamless integration into the game engine.
• Refine character performances, focusing on body and facial animation.
• Participate in cinematic team feedback sessions and incorporate critique.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of animation and camera principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality cinematic content aligned with schedule and performance benchmarks.
• Collaborate with directors and lead animators to reflect the game's cinematography style.
• Ensure cinematic assets integrate smoothly into the game engine across teams.
• Mentor junior artists while maintaining production quality and timelines.
• Track progress using Jira and Flow and report blockers to management.

Skills

Cinematic animation

Motion capture

Team collaboration

Camera principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Maya

MotionBuilder

Adobe Premiere

Jira

Insomniac proprietary tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

This is an 8-month contract. This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.

Insomniac Games is looking for a new Senior Cinematic Animator. In this role, the Senior Cinematic Animator is responsible for creating high-quality in-game cinematics that meet the visual and performance standards established by the Animation Director. This role involves driving the cinematic process from script interpretation and scene layout through final implementation in the game engine.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following:

• Develop high-quality cinematic animation content using both motion capture and hand-key techniques, ensuring alignment with schedule and performance benchmarks.
• Collaborate closely with Animation Directors and Lead Animators to design cinematics that reflect the game's vision and adhere to its unique cinematography style.
• Contribute to setting and maintaining performance standards and work in tandem with other departments to ensure seamless integration of cinematics into the game engine.
• Refine and enhance character performances, focusing on both body and facial animation, to create lifelike and engaging scenes.
• Participate actively in cinematic team feedback sessions, presenting work and incorporating constructive critique.
• Demonstrate a strong grasp of animation and camera principles essential for crafting a realistic and immersive cinematic experience.
• Utilize project management tools such as Jira and Flow to effectively track progress and manage workload.
• Communicate efficiently with the Animation Director and Project Management to report on progress, addressing potential roadblocks to ensure timely delivery of tasks.
• Perform additional related responsibilities as assigned to support the animation team's goals and objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:This job has no supervisory responsibilities, however this role mentors more junior artists.

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mathematical Skills:Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Computer Skills:Advanced knowledge of Maya, Insomniac proprietary tools(preferred),anda knowledge ofMicrosoftOffice Suite. MotionBuilderand Adobe Premierea plus.Knowledge of common state machine flow in any game enginea plus.

At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click hereto learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.

$76.92—$86 USD

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