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Senior Cinematic Animator (CONTRACT)

Insomniac Games
Location
United States, Remote
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Insomniac Games
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience in creating high-quality cinematic animation content using motion capture and hand-key techniques
  • Ability to collaborate with Animation Directors and Lead Animators
  • Strong grasp of animation and camera principles
  • Experience with project management tools such as Jira and Flow
  • Ability to communicate efficiently with the Animation Director and Project Management
  • Mathematical skills for calculating figures and applying basic algebra and geometry
Nice to have
  • Knowledge of Insomniac proprietary tools
  • Experience with MotionBuilder and Adobe Premiere
  • Knowledge of common state machine flow in any game engine
What the job really is

The Senior Cinematic Animator at Insomniac Games is responsible for creating high-quality in-game cinematics, from script interpretation to final implementation in the game engine. This role involves collaboration with Animation Directors and Lead Animators, refining character performances, and utilizing project management tools to track progress. The position is a contract role lasting 8 months, requiring strong animation skills and the ability to mentor junior artists.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits offered
Things to weigh
  • This is a contract position for 8 months with no supervisory responsibilities
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Background checks are conducted at the offer stage
  • Hourly pay range is provided but may vary based on individual factors
Job score2.6/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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