Senior Cinematic Animator - Immersive Game Cinematics

Insomniac Games; United States; Remote; USD 220,416,000 - 246,590,000; Full time

Job summary

Insomniac Games is seeking a Senior Cinematic Animator to create high-quality in-game cinematics and drive the cinematic process from script interpretation through final implementation in the game engine.

The role requires expertise in both motion capture and hand-key animation, collaboration with Animation Directors, and ensuring seamless integration with engine workflows. This 8-month contract runs through a staffing partner and requires US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Experience creating high-quality cinematic content for games.
• Proficiency in Maya and motion capture/hand-key animation.
• Ability to collaborate with Animation Directors and Lead Animators.
• Knowledge of integrating cinematics into a game engine.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality cinematic animation content using motion capture and hand-key techniques.
• Collaborate with Animation Directors to reflect the game's vision and cinematography style.
• Maintain performance standards and ensure cinematic integration in the game engine.
• Refine character performances including body and facial animation.
• Participate in cinematic team feedback and incorporate critique.
• Utilize Jira/Flow to track progress and manage workload.
• Report progress and blockers to Animation Director and Project Management.
• Perform additional related responsibilities to support the team.

Skills

Cinematic animation

Motion capture

Hand-key animation

Collaboration

Jira/Flow

Tools

Maya

MotionBuilder

Premiere Pro

Proprietary tools

Job description

Insomniac Games is seeking a Senior Cinematic Animator to create high-quality in-game cinematics and drive the cinematic process from script interpretation through final implementation in the game engine.

The role requires expertise in both motion capture and hand-key animation, collaboration with Animation Directors, and ensuring seamless integration with engine workflows. This 8-month contract runs through a staffing partner and requires US work authorization.