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Job Title


Cinematic Animator (Gaming)


Company : Insight Global


Location : Vancouver, British Columbia


Created : 2025-05-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

REQUIREMENTS: 37+ years of experience creating high-quality character and creature animation. Proficiency in both key-frame and motion capture animation. Proven experience animating realistic humans, with an emphasis on expressive and accurate facial animation. Prior experience working with FACS-based rigs for facial animation is a must. A keen grasp of body mechanics, timing, weight, and shot composition to deliver believable character performances. A solid understanding of cinematic camera work, especially handheld styles used in storytelling and visual exploration. Experience using Maya (preferred); MotionBuilder is a plus. Familiarity with Unreal Engine, Sequencer, and its interface, with a willingness to problem-solve creatively within the engine environment. Ability to work quickly and adaptively, maintaining high quality under tight timelines. Proactive communication skills with a team-focused mindset. Technical understanding of animation tools, pipelines, and systems is a plus. Self-motivated, organized, and able to contribute creatively and technically. Demoreels that demonstrate experience in the above areas are highly preferred.