Senior Cinematic Facial Animator

Job Summary

Working remotely on an 8-month contract basis, the Senior Cinematic Facial Animator will create high-quality in-game cinematic facial animations using FACS based rigs, integrating facial capture data and collaborating with Animation Directors to enhance character performances.

Key responsibilities

• Develop cinematic facial animation content utilizing motion capture data and hand-key techniques while meeting performance benchmarks
• Collaborate with Animation Directors and Lead Animators to design facial performances that align with the game's vision
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to facial animation integration and refine character performances for lifelike scenes

Required qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Maya and familiarity with Insomniac proprietary tools
• Experience with motion capture data and hand-key animation techniques
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira and Flow
• Knowledge of MotionBuilder and Adobe Premiere is a plus
• Ability to mentor junior artists and contribute to team feedback sessions