Senior Cinematic Facial Animator

Location: Remote within the United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Salary: $76.92–$86 per hour.

Company

hirify.global is the entertainment and technology brand of Sony Interactive Entertainment, delivering gaming hardware, network services, and interactive entertainment experiences.

What you will do

• Create high-quality in-game cinematic facial animation using motion capture data, hand-key techniques, and FACS-based rigs.
• Design and refine facial performances with Animation Directors and Lead Animators to match the game's visual direction and cinematography style.
• Integrate facial capture data into scene layouts and complete final implementation in the game engine.
• Troubleshoot facial animation integration issues and collaborate with other departments on cinematic delivery.
• Participate in feedback sessions, present work, incorporate critique, and mentor more junior artists.
• Track progress with Jira and Flow and communicate roadblocks to Animation and Project Management leadership.

Requirements

• Senior-level experience creating cinematic facial animation for games.
• Advanced knowledge of Maya and experience with FACS-based facial rigs.
• Experience using motion capture data and hand-key animation techniques.
• Strong understanding of animation and camera principles for realistic cinematic performances.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical integration issues in a game engine and work across departments.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Insomniac proprietary tools.
• Experience with MotionBuilder or Adobe Premiere.
• Knowledge of state machine flow in a game engine.

Culture & Benefits

• Eight-month temporary contract through staffing partner Yoh Enterprise Solutions.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available.
• Inclusive and equal-opportunity work environment.
• Background checks are conducted at the offer stage.