Senior Cinematic Animator (Game Development)

Location: United States, Remote. Must be authorized to work in the United States. This is an 8-month contract engagement through Yoh Enterprise Solutions.

Base pay: $76.92–$86 per hour.

Company

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

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 implementation in the game engine.
• Collaborate with Animation Directors, Lead Animators, and other departments to match the game's vision and cinematography style.
• Refine body and facial performances to create lifelike, engaging scenes.
• Present work during feedback sessions, incorporate critique, and communicate progress or roadblocks.
• Track progress and workload using Jira and Flow while mentoring junior artists.

Requirements

• Senior-level experience creating cinematic animation for games.
• Advanced knowledge of Maya.
• Strong understanding of animation and camera principles.
• Experience with both motion capture and hand-key animation techniques.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and deliver work against schedules and performance benchmarks.
• United States work authorization is required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Insomniac proprietary tools.
• Experience with MotionBuilder and Adobe Premiere.
• Knowledge of state machine flow in a game engine.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Culture & Benefits

• Temporary 8-month engagement through a staffing partner.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available.
• Inclusive and equal-opportunity workplace.
• Background checks are conducted at the offer stage.