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Layout Animator

Do you have the skills to create dynamic layouts that demonstrate strong cinematography and exciting pacing that influences character development and the overall player experience? Insomniac Games is looking for an experienced Layout Animator to join our award-winning Animation team. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with many talented artists throughout Insomniac Games to create layouts that inspire our team to craft exceptional cinematics.

Insomniac Games has embraced a digital-first culture. We support in-studio, remote, or hybrid working arrangements. We're passionate about creating robust, scalable systems for AAA games and delivering outstanding new player experiences while fostering employee well-being!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Work alongside the director and animation leads to develop the layout for cinematic scenes.
• Determine the timing, shot composition, camera lenses, angles, and movements for the scene.
• Add characters, props, and environments to the scene.
• Install motion capture data on characters.
• Integrate dialogue into the scene.
• Provides rough animation on props.
• Iterates with director and animators to address feedback.
• Works with lighters to determine scene lighting.
• Implements cinematics in games engine and trouble shoots asset and technical issues.
• Other duties may be assigned

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of experience in utilizing previz, layout, and motion capture to create cinematic and in-game performances that transcend the basic motion capture and radiate personality.
• Advanced knowledge of Maya, and standard production programs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Motion Builder is a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere.
• Sound and music working knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of common state machine flow and cinematic tools in any game engine is preferred.

Other Skills: Proven understanding of basic animation principles, including squash and stretch, timing and motion, anticipation, staging, weight, and appeal. A fundamental understanding of crafting animation content for video games. Works well in a highly collaborative environment with other animators, designers, and programmers, as well as the ability to communicate optimally.