Senior Cinematic Facial Animator Job at Virtual Vocations Inc in New York

Working remotely on an 8-month contract basis, the Senior Cinematic Facial Animator will create high-quality in-game cinematic facial animations using FACS based rigs, integrating facial capture data and collaborating with Animation Directors to enhance character performances.
Key responsibilities

Develop cinematic facial animation content utilizing motion capture data and hand-key techniques while meeting performance benchmarks
Collaborate with Animation Directors and Lead Animators to design facial performances that align with the game's vision
Troubleshoot technical issues related to facial animation integration and refine character performances for lifelike scenes

Required qualifications

Advanced knowledge of Maya and familiarity with Insomniac proprietary tools
Experience with motion capture data and hand-key animation techniques
Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira and Flow
Knowledge of MotionBuilder and Adobe Premiere is a plus
Ability to mentor junior artists and contribute to team feedback sessions