$77 – $86 / hour
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What this role is
Insomniac Games is seeking a Senior Cinematic Animator to craft high-quality in-game cinematics using motion capture and hand animation, working closely with the animation director to bring cinematic scenes to life. This eight-month contract role suits experienced animators who excel at character performance and can balance technical precision with creative storytelling.
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Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- Create high-quality cinematic animation using motion capture and hand-key techniques
- Collaborate with Animation Directors and Lead Animators on cinematic design
- Refine character body and facial animation for realism and engagement
- Participate in team feedback sessions
- Master animation and camera principles
- Track work using Jira and Flow
- Communicate progress and blockers to Animation Director and Project Management
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Insomniac proprietary tools
- MotionBuilder experience
- Adobe Premiere experience
- Understanding of state machine flow in game engines