Senior Cinematic Animator (CONTRACT)

PlayStation Global

5d•$77 - $86

About The Position

Insomniac Games is looking for a new Senior Cinematic Animator. In this role, the Senior Cinematic Animator is responsible for creating high-quality in-game cinematics that meet the visual and performance standards established by the Animation Director. This role involves driving the cinematic process from script interpretation and scene layout through final implementation in the game engine.

Requirements

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.
Advanced knowledge of Maya.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Insomniac proprietary tools
MotionBuilder
Adobe Premiere
Knowledge of common state machine flow in any game engine

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality cinematic animation content using both motion capture and hand-key techniques, ensuring alignment with schedule and performance benchmarks.
Collaborate closely with Animation Directors and Lead Animators to design cinematics that reflect the game's vision and adhere to its unique cinematography style.
Contribute to setting and maintaining performance standards and work in tandem with other departments to ensure seamless integration of cinematics into the game engine.
Refine and enhance character performances, focusing on both body and facial animation, to create lifelike and engaging scenes.
Participate actively in cinematic team feedback sessions, presenting work and incorporating constructive critique.
Demonstrate a strong grasp of animation and camera principles essential for crafting a realistic and immersive cinematic experience.
Utilize project management tools such as Jira and Flow to effectively track progress and manage workload.
Communicate efficiently with the Animation Director and Project Management to report on progress, addressing potential roadblocks to ensure timely delivery of tasks.
Perform additional related responsibilities as assigned to support the animation team's goals and objectives.