Senior Gameplay Animator

Insomniac Games is looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator for a 12-month contract through staffing partner Yoh Enterprise Solutions. In this role, you will create gameplay animation at the highest quality level set by Lead Animators and Animation Directors, collaborating closely with other disciplines to ensure animations are integrated into the game, supporting creative, narrative vision, and technical requirements. You will work independently with minimal supervision.

• 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.
• Utilize motion capture data and hand key animation to create believable characters.
• Handle gameplay responsibilities including 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.

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

The estimated base pay range for this role is $76.92—$86 USD per hour. This role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision.

Apply via the provided link.