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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days Insomniac Games's roles stay open a median of 51 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Insomniac Games's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Insomniac Games
- high 6 stale, 0 reposted of 10 open
- Hiring momentum
- 11 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Insomniac Games's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Insomniac Games.
About this role
The Senior Cinematic Animator will create high-quality in-game cinematics by interpreting scripts and laying out scenes, ensuring they meet the visual and performance standards set by the Animation Director. The role involves collaboration with Animation Directors and Lead Animators, refining character performances, and utilizing project management tools to track progress. Additionally, the animator will mentor junior artists and participate in feedback sessions to enhance cinematic quality.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Insomniac Games as an employer.
What you need
- Experience in creating high-quality cinematic animation content using motion capture and hand-key techniques
- Strong grasp of animation and camera principles
- Ability to collaborate with Animation Directors and Lead Animators
- Experience with project management tools such as Jira and Flow
- Ability to refine and enhance character performances, including body and facial animation
- Effective communication skills to report on progress and address potential roadblocks
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits offered
Worth weighing
- This is a contract position, which may affect job security
- Role involves mentoring junior artists, which may require additional interpersonal skills
- Background checks are conducted at the offer stage, which may include criminal background checks
Summarised from Insomniac Games's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Insomniac Games on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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