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Senior Cinematic Facial Animator (CONTRACT)

PlayStation Global
Location
United States, Remote
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Insomniac Games
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience in creating cinematic facial animations using motion capture and hand-key techniques
  • Proficiency with FACS based rigs
  • Strong collaboration skills with Animation Directors and Lead Animators
  • Ability to troubleshoot technical issues with facial animation integration
  • Knowledge of animation and camera principles
  • Experience with project management tools such as Jira and Flow
Nice to have
  • Advanced knowledge of Insomniac proprietary tools
  • Familiarity with MotionBuilder and Adobe Premiere
  • Knowledge of common state machine flow in any game engine
What the job really is

The Senior Cinematic Facial Animator at Insomniac Games is responsible for creating high-quality in-game cinematic facial animations using FACS-based rigs. This role involves integrating facial capture data, collaborating with directors and lead animators, troubleshooting technical issues, and refining character performances to enhance the gaming experience. The position requires effective communication and project management skills to ensure timely delivery of animation tasks.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Things to weigh
  • This is a contract position for 8 months
  • No salary listed beyond the hourly rate
  • Remote work may have different challenges compared to in-office roles
Job score2.6/5
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Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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