Senior Gameplay Animator

Remote · Remote - WA · Remote · Posted Oct 8, 2026

At a glance

Insomniac Games is looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator to create gameplay animation at the highest quality level set by Lead Animators and Animation Directors.
The Senior Gameplay Animator collaborates closely with other disciplines to ensure that animations are integrated into the game, supporting the creative, narrative vision, and technical requirements.
This role works independently requiring minimal supervision.

Develop high-quality animations for gameplay characters, ensuring alignment with artistic direction and technical standards.
Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in engine using expert skills in Maya and proprietary engine tools.
Independently troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise.
Utilize motion capture data and hand key animation to create believable characters.
Execute gameplay responsibilities including hero traversal, combat, boss, gameplay camera cinematography, mission and open world animations at the highest level using advanced skills in game engine tools.
Work with the Animation team to guarantee cohesive execution of the established animation direction across the game, providing constructive feedback as necessary.
Communicate effectively with other disciplines, including Designers, Programmers, Writers, Project Managers, Art, Audio, Character and Rigging teams, to resolve issues and achieve project goals.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Advanced knowledge of Maya.
Knowledge of common state machine flow in any game engine required.