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Insomniac Games

Senior Gameplay Animator (CONTRACT)

OR · On-site +1

$105K - $120K/yr

... Character and Rigging teams, to resolve issues and achieve project goals. * Other duties may be ... MotionBuilder and Adobe Premiere a plus. Knowledge of common state machine flow in any game engine ...

Insomniac Games

Senior Gameplay Animator (CONTRACT)

$76.92 - $86.06/hr

... Character and Rigging teams, to resolve issues and achieve project goals. * Other duties may be ... MotionBuilder and Adobe Premiere a plus. Knowledge of common state machine flow in any game engine ...

Seneca Holdings

Instructional Designer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$66K - $90K/yr

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Animate, Character Animator, XD, RoboHelp). * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Newton Research

Designer

Boston, MA · Remote

$60K - $80K/yr

... growing motion and animation practice, and the curiosity to thrive in a fast-paced startup ... While this is an entry-level position, you will have ownership - you'll have real impact from day ...

Barkera

Creative Positions (Intern)

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

... video, and animation skills. * Ability to work in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop ... Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Entry-level experience in ...

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Senior Gameplay Animator (CONTRACT)

Insomniac Games

OR • On-site, Remote

$105K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.

Insomniac Games is looking for a new Senior Gameplay Animator. The Senior Gameplay Animator is responsible for creating gameplay animation at the highest quality level set by Lead Animators and Animation Directors. They collaborate closely with other disciplines to ensure that animations are integrated into the game, supporting the creative, narrative vision, and technical requirements. The Senior Animator works independently requiring minimal supervision. 

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:  

  • Develop high-quality animations for gameplay characters, ensuring alignment with artistic direction and technical standards. 
  • Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in engine using expert skills in Maya and proprietary engine tools.
  • Independently troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise.
  • Ability to utilize motion capture data and hand key animation to create believable characters.
  • Gameplay responsibilities can include hero traversal, combat, boss, gameplay camera cinematography, mission and open world animations at the highest level using advanced skills in game engine tools.
  • Work with the Animation team to guarantee cohesive execution of the established animation direction across the game, providing constructive feedback as necessary.
  • Communicate effectively with other disciplines, including Designers, Programmers, Writers, Project Managers, Art, Audio, Character and Rigging teams, to resolve issues and achieve project goals.
  • Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Mathematical Skills: 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. 

Computer Skills: Advanced knowledge of Maya, Insomniac proprietary tools (preferred), and a knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. MotionBuilder and Adobe Premiere a plus. Knowledge of common state machine flow in any game engine required. 

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