Senior Cinematic Animator

Insomniac Games

Senior Cinematic Animator creating high-quality in-game cinematics that meet visual and performance standards at Insomniac Games. Driving the cinematic process from script interpretation to final implementation in the game engine.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Creating high-quality in-game cinematics that meet the visual and performance standards
Driving the cinematic process from script interpretation and scene layout through final implementation in the game engine

Requirements

What you’ll need

Responsibility for creating high-quality in-game cinematics
Develop high-quality cinematic animation content using both motion capture and hand-key techniques
Collaborate closely with Animation Directors and Lead Animators
Contribute to setting and maintaining performance standards
Refine and enhance character performances
Participate actively in cinematic team feedback sessions
Demonstrate a strong grasp of animation and camera principles
Utilize project management tools such as Jira and Flow
Communicate efficiently with the Animation Director and Project Management
Perform additional related responsibilities as assigned to support the animation team's goals

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

cinematic animationmotion capturehand-key techniquesanimation principlescamera principles

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationfeedbackresponsibility