Senior Gameplay Animator - Remote

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Insomniac Games. We are currently looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator in the United States.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Gameplay Animator to bring characters to life through exceptional real-time and cinematic animation. This role is ideal for an experienced animator who thrives in a collaborative, creative environment and can balance artistic vision with technical precision. You will play a key role in defining the animation style, ensuring visual consistency, and mentoring fellow team members to enhance workflows and quality standards. Working closely with design, programming, and co-development teams, you will help push the boundaries of animation fidelity while ensuring performance targets are met. This is a contract position offering the opportunity to contribute to world-class interactive experiences that captivate players.

In Short

• Create high-quality animation content for gameplay characters and assets.
• Collaborate with animation leads and directors.
• Mentor and guide other animators.
• Communicate effectively with designers and programmers.
• Coordinate with co-development and external vendors.
• Experiment with new techniques to improve visual fidelity.
• Help establish and maintain performance targets.
• Create and maintain documentation in tools like Confluence.
• Manage tasks in project tracking software like JIRA.
• Report progress to project management and animation leadership.

Requirements

• Proven experience in game animation.
• Strong understanding of animation principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with animation software and tools.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior animators.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project management tools.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on world-class interactive experiences.
• Collaborative and creative work environment.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Professional development opportunities.