Insomniac Games is looking for a Senior Cinematics Facial Animator. In this role, the Senior Cinematics Facial Animator is responsible for creating high-quality in-game cinematic facial animation utilizing FACS based rigs that meet the visual and performance standards established by the Animation Director.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Develop high-quality cinematic facial animation content using both motion capture data and hand-key techniques with FACS based rigs, ensuring alignment with schedule and performance benchmarks.
- Collaborate closely with Animation Directors and Lead Animators to design cinematic facial performances that reflect the game's vision and adhere to its unique cinematography style.
- Contribute to setting and maintaining performance standards and working in tandem with other departments to ensure seamless integration of cinematics into the game engine.
- Troubleshoot technical issues with facial animation integration into engine.
- Refine and enhance character performances, focusing on 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.
