Senior Gameplay Animator (CONTRACT)

Insomniac Games; Oregon; Híbrido; USD 106.000 - 118.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical

Dental

Vision

Resumo da vaga

Insomniac Games is seeking a Senior Gameplay Animator for a 12-month contract via Yoh Enterprise Solutions. You will create top-tier gameplay animations, collaborating with Designers and Programmers to integrate them in the engine using Maya and proprietary tools.

You will work with motion capture data, perform hand-key animation, and contribute to hero traversal, combat, boss, camera cinematography, and open-world sequences at the highest level, under the direction of Animation Directors.

Qualificações

• Mathematics: ability to calculate figures and apply concepts of algebra and geometry.
• Computer skills: advanced knowledge of Maya, Insomniac proprietary tools (preferred), and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. MotionBuilder and Adobe Premiere a plus. Knowledge of common state machine flow in any game engine required.

Responsabilidades

• Develop high-quality gameplay animations for characters, aligning 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.
• Utilize motion capture data and hand key animation to create believable characters.
• Handle hero traversal, combat, boss, camera cinematography, and open world animations at the highest level with advanced engine tools.
• Work with the Animation team to ensure cohesive execution of the animation direction across the game and provide feedback.
• Communicate with Designers, Programmers, Writers, Project Managers, Art, Audio, Character and Rigging teams to resolve issues and achieve goals.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Conhecimentos

Mathematics

Algebra & Geometry

Ferramentas

Maya

Insomniac proprietary tools

MotionBuilder

Adobe Premiere

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrição da vaga

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. This is a 12-month contract.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 include 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 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.

Compensation and Benefits

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

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

$76.92—$86 USD

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