Senior Cinematic Facial Animator (CONTRACT)
Bend StudioUnited States, Remote · Remote · contract · Senior
$77 – $86 / hour
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What this role is
Create facial animations for in-game cinematics at Insomniac Games using motion capture and hand-keyed animation techniques. This role suits experienced animators who can deliver high-quality character performances and collaborate with creative directors to meet performance standards.
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What they ask for
Required
- Create high-quality cinematic facial animation using FACS-based rigs
- Develop facial animations from motion capture data and hand-key techniques
- Collaborate with Animation Directors and Lead Animators
- Integrate facial animations into game engine
- Polish character performances through iterative feedback
- Troubleshoot technical issues with facial animation
- Maintain alignment with schedule and performance benchmarks
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Insomniac proprietary tools
- Understanding of state machine flow in game engines
- Experience with MotionBuilder
- Experience with Adobe Premiere