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Software Engineer 2

San Jose, CA · On-site

$114K - $156K/yr

Good problem-solving, diagnostic, and time-management skills Here's What Else Might Help You Out * Production/test experience in the Gaming/Animation industry * Experience with animation authoring ...

Animator (First-Person)

Rockville, MD · On-site

$70K - $155K/yr

Work In collaboration with members of the team to address animation needs and requirements for game ... You are great at organization and time management. * You have strong oral and written communication ...

Game Designer

Las Vegas, NV

$148K/yr

... gaming experience for the slot player. Key Responsibilities * Participates in the creation and ... Manages a team of individual contributors from multiple disciplines (art, animation, software ...

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What is the difference between Manager Gaming Animation vs Game Artist?

AspectManager Gaming AnimationGame Artist
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Animation, Game Design, or related field; leadership experienceBachelor's in Fine Arts, Animation, or related field; strong portfolio
Work EnvironmentLeads animation teams, collaborates with developersCreates visual assets, works closely with designers and programmers
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in game development studios, tech companiesUsed in game studios, animation houses, entertainment industry
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for leadership roles in animationCompared for visual asset creation in gaming

The main difference is that a Manager Gaming Animation oversees animation teams and manages project workflows, while a Game Artist focuses on creating visual assets like characters and environments. Both roles require strong animation or art skills, but the manager also needs leadership and project management experience.

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Senior Cinematic Animator (Contract)

Senior Cinematic Animator (Contract)

Insomniac Games

Burbank, CA • On-site

$113K - $129K/yr

Other

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions.

Summary: 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.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:  

  • 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities, however this role mentors more junior artists.  

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 the essential functions.