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Senior Cinematic Animator (CONTRACT)

PlayStation Global
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
  • Strong grasp of animation and camera principles
  • Proficiency in Maya and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to calculate figures and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
  • Experience with project management tools such as Jira and Flow
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with Insomniac proprietary tools
  • Knowledge of MotionBuilder and Adobe Premiere
  • Understanding of common state machine flow in any game engine
What the job really is

The Senior Cinematic Animator at Insomniac Games will create high-quality in-game cinematics, driving the process 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 also includes mentoring junior artists and participating in feedback sessions to enhance cinematic quality.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits offered
Things to weigh
  • This is a contract position for 8 months
  • No supervisory responsibilities, but mentoring junior artists is expected
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Background checks will be conducted at the offer stage
Job score2.6/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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