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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days PlayStation Global's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 3% of PlayStation Global's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at PlayStation Global
- low 0 stale, 5 reposted of 186 open
- Hiring momentum
- 319 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from PlayStation Global's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for PlayStation Global.
About this role
The Senior Cinematic Animator at Insomniac Games will create high-quality in-game cinematics, driving the process from script interpretation to final implementation in the game engine. This role involves collaboration with Animation Directors and Lead Animators, refining character performances, and utilizing project management tools to track progress. The position also includes mentoring junior artists and participating in feedback sessions to enhance cinematic quality.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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 PlayStation Global 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
- Proficiency in Maya and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to calculate figures and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
- Experience with project management tools such as Jira and Flow
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Insomniac proprietary tools
- Knowledge of MotionBuilder and Adobe Premiere
- Understanding of common state machine flow in any game engine
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits offered
Worth weighing
- This is a contract position for 8 months
- No supervisory responsibilities, but mentoring junior artists is expected
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
- Background checks will be conducted at the offer stage
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Listed by PlayStation Global on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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