Senior Gameplay Animator

Insomniac Games; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Insomniac Games in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Gameplay Animator to create high-quality gameplay animations and collaborate with designers, programmers and directors to integrate animation into the engine.

You will work independently with minimal supervision, applying motion capture data and hand-key animation to bring characters to life, focusing on hero traversal, combat and camera-driven sequences within our open-world projects.

Qualifications

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Advanced knowledge of Maya and proprietary tools; MotionBuilder and Premiere a plus; Excel/Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality animations for gameplay characters.
• Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in engine.
• Independently troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Utilize motion capture data and hand-key animation to create believable characters.
• Gameplay responsibilities include hero traversal, combat, boss, camera cinematography and open-world animations at a high level.
• Work with the Animation team to ensure cohesive execution of the established animation direction across the game.
• Communicate effectively with Designers, Programmers, Writers, Project Managers, Art, Audio, Character and Rigging teams.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

State machine flow

Animation collaboration

Tools

Maya

Insomniac proprietary tools

MotionBuilder

Adobe Premiere

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Insomniac Games is looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator. In this role the Senior Gameplay Animator is responsible for creating gameplay animation at the highest quality level set by Lead Animators and Animation Directors. They collaborate closely with other disciplines to ensure that animations are integrated into the game, supporting the creative, narrative vision, and technical requirements. The Senior Gameplay Animator works independently requiring minimal supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality animations for gameplay characters, ensuring alignment with artistic direction and technical standards.
• Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in engine using expert skills in Maya and proprietary engine tools.
• Independently troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise.
• Ability to utilize motion capture data and hand key animation to create believable characters.
• Gameplay responsibilities can include hero traversal, combat, boss, gameplay camera cinematography, mission and open world animations at the highest level using advanced skills in game engine tools.
• Work with the Animation team to guarantee cohesive execution of the established animation direction across the game, providing constructive feedback as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with other disciplines, including Designers, Programmers, Writers, Project Managers, Art, Audio, Character and Rigging teams, to resolve issues and achieve project goals.
• Other duties may be assigned.

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 essential functions.

• Mathematical Skill s: 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 Skill s: Advanced knowledge of Maya, Insomniac proprietary tools (preferred), and a knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. MotionBuilder and Adobe Premiere a plus. Knowledge of common state machine flow in any game engine required.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate. $76.92—$86 USD

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