Senior Cinematic Animator

Location: United States work authorization required

Salary: $76.92–$86 USD per hour

Company

hirify.global develops PlayStation hardware, network services, and interactive entertainment experiences, including games created by Insomniac Games.

What you will do

• Create high-quality in-game cinematics using motion capture and hand-key animation.
• Drive the cinematic process from script interpretation and scene layout through final game-engine implementation.
• Collaborate with Animation Directors, Lead Animators, and other departments to align cinematics with the game's vision and cinematography style.
• Refine body and facial character performances to produce lifelike, engaging scenes.
• Present work during feedback sessions, incorporate critique, and maintain visual and performance standards.
• Track progress with Jira and Flow, communicate roadblocks, and support timely delivery.

Requirements

• Senior-level experience creating cinematic animation for games.
• Advanced knowledge of Maya.
• Strong understanding of animation and camera principles.
• Experience with motion capture and hand-key animation, including body and facial performance.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to mentor more junior artists and collaborate effectively with animation and project-management teams.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Insomniac's proprietary tools.
• Experience with MotionBuilder and Adobe Premiere.
• Knowledge of state-machine flow in a game engine.

Culture & Benefits

• Temporary eight-month engagement through staffing partner Yoh Enterprise Solutions.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available.
• Inclusive and equal-opportunity workplace.
• Background checks are conducted at the offer stage.