CINEMATICS CUTSCENE ANIMATOR

Location: United States (Remote) | Work Type: Contract

About the role

We are seeking a Cinematics Animator for a contract role focused on delivering high-quality character and creature acting in cinematic cutscenes. The ideal candidate will work with a cinematic layout artist to create compelling performances through both hand-key animation and motion capture data enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Work with a cinematic layout artist partner to deliver high-quality performances for cinematic cutscenes.
• Animate using both hand-key techniques and motion capture data.
• Collaborate with Tech Art, Character, and Creature teams to test rigs.
• Set up and implement animation files using Unreal, Unreal Sequencer, Autodesk Maya, and the Metahuman Performance Asset auto lip sync tool.
• Utilize a proprietary Round Trip Tool to assist the layout artist with animation-related issues.
• Implement feedback from Cinematics management and the Cinematics Animation supervisor.
• Post captured work for review and contribute input during team meetings.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant animation experience in gaming.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating skills in performance animation, both body and face.
• Proficiency in lip sync animation.
• Ability to hand-key animate and enhance motion capture data.
• Strong skills in Maya.
• Experience with an auto lip sync tool.
• Experience in Unreal.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and take direction from stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of other cinematic-related skills, such as editing, storyboarding, layout, camera, lighting, and audio collaboration.
• Passion for games, animation, and storytelling.

Benefits

• Supplemental medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program.
• Access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and association perks (e.g., CompTIA, IIBA).
• Dedicated customer service team and certified Career Coach for consultants.