Senior Gameplay Animator

Insomniac Games

. Develop high-quality gameplay animations for characters aligned with artistic direction and technical standards .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $77 - $86 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of Maya and experience with game engine animation implementation, utilizing motion capture data and hand-key animation techniques. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve cohesive animation direction and resolve project issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Knowledge Of MayaGame Engine Animation ImplementationMotion Capture Data UtilizationCollaboration With Cross-Functional TeamsKnowledge Of Common State Machine Flow

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Hard Skills

Gameplay Animation DevelopmentHand-Key AnimationMotion Capture DataBasic AlgebraGeometry Concepts

Soft Skills

Constructive FeedbackIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

MayaInsomniac Proprietary ToolsMicrosoft Office SuiteMotionBuilderAdobe Premiere

Industry Keywords

Animation DirectionCinematographyHero TraversalCombat AnimationOpen-World Animation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop high-quality gameplay animations for characters aligned with artistic direction and technical standards
Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in the game engine using Maya and proprietary engine tools
Troubleshoot and resolve animation issues independently
Use motion capture data and hand-key animation to create believable characters
Create hero traversal, combat, boss, gameplay camera cinematography, mission, and open-world animations
Work with the Animation team to ensure cohesive execution of the established animation direction
Provide constructive feedback as necessary
Communicate with Designers, Programmers, Writers, Project Managers, Art, Audio, Character, and Rigging teams to resolve issues and achieve project goals
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced knowledge of Maya
Knowledge of Insomniac proprietary tools (preferred)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of common state machine flow in any game engine required
MotionBuilder and Adobe Premiere are a plus
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Background check conducted at offer stage