Cinematic Animator, 3D

Position Overview

• Role: Senior Cinematic Animator (CONTRACT)
• Duration: 8-month contract
• Employment Type: Temporary engagement through staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions
• Location: United States, Remote
• Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality cinematic animation content using both motion capture and hand-key techniques.
• Ensure 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.
• 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.

Qualifications and Skills

• Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct supervisory responsibilities; role involves mentoring more junior artists.
• 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:
  • Required: Advanced knowledge of Maya, Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Preferred: Insomniac proprietary tools.
  • Plus: MotionBuilder, Adobe Premiere, and knowledge of common state machine flow in any game engine.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $76.92 - $86.06 USD (hourly rate).
• Factors: Individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
• Benefits: Eligible for medical, dental, and vision offerings.
• Background Checks: Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (may include criminal background checks).