Senior Gameplay Animator

Insomniac Games; United States; Remote; USD 106,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Job summary

Insomniac Games is seeking a Senior Gameplay Animator to create high-quality gameplay animations and collaborate across disciplines to integrate them into the engine. The role requires independent work with minimal supervision and a strong eye for artistic direction and technical standards.

Responsibilities include developing animations for hero traversal, combat, and camera sequences, using Maya and proprietary tools, while troubleshooting issues and ensuring cohesive execution across the

Qualifications

• Experience creating high quality gameplay animations.
• Proficiency in Maya and proprietary engine tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve animation issues.
• Experience using motion capture data and hand-key animation.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality animations for gameplay characters aligned with artistic direction and technical standards.
• Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in engine using Maya and proprietary tools.
• Independently troubleshoot and resolve animation issues that arise.
• Utilize motion capture data and hand key animation to create believable characters.
• Ensure cohesive execution of animation direction across the game and provide feedback to the team.
• Communicate effectively with Designers, Programmers, Writers, Project Managers, Art, Audio, Character and Rigging teams.

Skills

Gameplay animation

Maya

Proprietary engine tools

MotionBuilder

Adobe Premiere

Microsoft Office Suite

State machine flow

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 Responsibilitiesinclude the following:

• 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 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), and a knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. MotionBuilder and Adobe Premiere a plus. Knowledge of common state machine flow in any game engine required.

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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.

$76.92 - $86 USD

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