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Senior Gameplay Animator (Remote - US) at Jobgether. This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Insomniac Games. We are currently looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator in the United States.. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Gameplay Animator to bring characters to life through exceptional real-time and cinematic animation. This role is ideal for an experienced animator who thrives in a collaborative, creative environment and can balance artistic vision with technical precision. You will play a key role in defining the animation style, ensuring visual consistency, and mentoring fellow team members to enhance workflows and quality standards. Working closely with design, programming, and co-development teams, you will help push the boundaries of animation fidelity while ensuring performance targets are met. This is a contract position offering the opportunity to contribute to world-class interactive experiences that captivate players.. . Accountabilities. . Create high-quality animation content for gameplay characters and assets, consistently meeting schedule and performance goals.. . Collaborate with animation leads and directors to define and maintain a cohesive animation style across the project.. . Mentor and guide other animators, supporting skill development and workflow efficiency.. . Communicate effectively with designers and programmers to ensure clear direction and proper integration of animation assets.. . Coordinate with co-development and external vendors by preparing briefs, reviewing work, and integrating deliverables.. . Experiment with new techniques to improve visual fidelity, efficiency, and animation pipeline processes.. . Help establish and maintain performance targets in collaboration with other departments.. . Create and maintain documentation in tools such as Confluence, and manage tasks in project tracking software like JIRA.. . Report progress to project management and animation leadership to ensure timely delivery of milestones.. . . Proven experience as a gameplay animator, with expertise in real-time and cinematic animation for interactive media.. . Advanced proficiency in Maya; experience with proprietary animation tools is a plus.. . Knowledge of MotionBuilder, Adobe Premiere, and state machine flow in game engines is advantageous.. . Strong understanding of animation principles, character performance, and technical implementation.. . Ability to work collaboratively across departments and provide constructive feedback.. . Experience mentoring junior animators and improving animation workflows.. . Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.. . Company Location: United States.