Insomniac Games is looking for a Senior Character Artist. In this role, you will be responsible for modeling character art assets (models, textures, and shaders for characters, props, and other key assets) at the highest quality level set by Lead Artists and Art Directors. They mentor, tutor, and assist other artists to improve workflows and content pipeline. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: - Creates character content at a consistently expert quality level delivered on schedule and meeting performance targets. - Works with Art Directors and Lead Artists to establish art direction and with the character art team to maintain art direction for the game, providing constructive feedback as needed. - Mentors, tutors, and aids others based on documented workflows. - Provides support for both independent and embedded Co-Dev resources and organizes work for Ex-Dev resources including creating briefs and reviewing and integrating deliveries. - Experiments with and evaluates techniques to improve efficiency, workflow, and visual fidelity in our character art pipeline. - Assists in establishing and maintaining performance targets and collaborates with other departments to ensure art is implemented appropriately in the game engine. - Assists with creating documentation in Confluence, or equivalent. - Assists with tasking in JIRA, Flow, or equivalent. - Other duties may be assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities, however this role mentors more junior artists. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Computer Skills: - Advanced understanding of Maya (or Max) - Substance Painter - Zbrush - Marvelous Designer, or equivalent - Photoshop - Advanced understanding of generating normal maps from high poly models - Advanced understanding of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) shader - Advanced understanding of complex node-based shader networks such as those used in Unreal Engine, Substance Designer, etc. - Understanding of source control via Perforce or equivalent - Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Other Skills: - Strong foundation skills with the ability to work with detailed or loose concept art, or reference art/ materials - Expert knowledge of human and animal anatomy - Advanced understanding of hair creation process, both card and strand based - Advance knowledge in organic and hard surface modelling - Advanced traditional painting skills - Ability to create models and shaders for a range of art directions, from photorealistic to stylized - Ability to meet deadlines under tight schedules - Willingness to receive direction from lead artist and peers and work closely with a team. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $66.44—$83.03 USD Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.

Role Description This is an independent contract role; candidates must have own workstation, adequate internet access, and necessary software access. If needed, a software license may be provided during the contract to ensure appropriate software version is used for the project. The 2D Animator is responsible for producing high-quality character and performance animation that aligns with the series’ visual style and storytelling objectives. This role works closely with Directors and Production to deliver consistent, on-model animation within established schedules and pipeline requirements. Job Duties: - Create high-quality 2D animation using Harmony in alignment with the established series style and direction. - Look over and revise posing from the animation team to maintain a strong anime action look to the property. - Interpret and implement the Director’s vision while maintaining consistency in performance, timing, and acting. - Ensure all animation adheres to production specifications, naming conventions, and pipeline requirements. - Work from storyboards, layouts, and animatics to produce final animation ready for downstream departments. - Collaborate with Creative Director to meet quotas, targets, and delivery schedules. - Maintain shot continuity and consistency across sequences and episodes. - Address creative and technical notes promptly and accurately. - Communicate any blockers, delays, or risks to Production with advance notice. - Organize and manage files efficiently within the studio pipeline. - Participate in dailies, reviews, and team discussions, incorporating feedback effectively. - Support cross-department collaboration to ensure smooth handoffs between Layout, Animation, and downstream teams. - Contribute to a positive team environment aligned with Kickstart’s core values. - Interact respectfully and professionally with colleagues, partners, and clients. - Additional duties as requested. Qualifications - 3+ years industry experience in 2D animation. - Proficiency in Harmony in a hand-drawn style with some use of rigs to maintain model. - Strong drawing skills and posing of the human form. - Strong understanding of animation principles (timing, weight, acting). - Experience working on animated series productions, especially action-based animation. - Ability to maintain style consistency across a high volume of shots. - Working knowledge of Flow Production Tracking (fka Shotgrid). - Proficiency in Google Workspace (Mail, Calendar, Sheets, Docs) and Slack. - Strong organizational and time management skills; able to adapt to shifting priorities. - Strong communication and collaboration skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving; knows when to escalate issues. - Ability to maintain confidentiality. - Efficient, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven. Benefits - Flat Rate: $2800 - $3500, commensurate with experience. - Duration: 2 weeks. Company Description Kickstart Entertainment is a growing animation and production studio with locations in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Arkansas, Hong Kong, Suzhou, and Mumbai. We believe in the power of collaboration! It shows in the way we work and the fun environment we create where innovation and creativity thrive. Kickstart Entertainment strives towards creating safe spaces in every aspect of the employee journey at Kickstart, including the recruitment process. We provide an atmosphere where inclusion, equity, and diversity is at the heart of how we operate, allowing everyone to bring their whole authentic selves to work. One way we demonstrate our commitment to this is by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. Kickstart also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted. Create. Collaborate. Kickstart.

• Create high-quality motion and animation assets for campaigns, educational explainers, product demos, livestreams, and social media content. • Develop animated logos, transitions, and brand motion that reinforce Monad’s visual identity. • Design and animate event collateral, including graphics for conferences, hackathons, and community activations. • Translate static design systems into polished, expressive animation with strong attention to timing, rhythm, and composition. • Collaborate with the Design and Content Teams to ensure all motion aligns with Monad’s brand and creative direction. • Contribute during early concept and storyboarding phases to help shape how ideas move. • Build and maintain motion libraries and reusable assets for consistency and scalability. • Stay current on trends and techniques in animation, design, and technology to bring fresh thinking to the team.

We are PUBG, the global battle royale phenomenon! After the release of our flagship title in 2017 we have become one of the highest selling games of all time with over 75 million copies sold – that’s a lot of Chicken Dinners! And that's only the beginning: PUBG Madison is developing an exciting new IP that aims to push the shooter genre forward. Our state-of-the art studio and brand-new motion capture studio are in the heart of Madison, WI, a city frequently named the best place to live in the US for its vibrant culture, natural beauty, and outstanding, innovative educational institutions. PUBG Madison has been named a Top Workplace in 2025 and 2026 for our positive, strong company culture. Experience the perfect balance of urban excitement and natural tranquility in a city with more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails, an incredible downtown farmer’s market, and family-friendly neighborhoods. ||This role is open to remote work for those located in the United States or Canada, although preference is given to those who are willing to relocate/live locally.|| This is a six-month fixed term full-time position with benefits. The person we’re looking for: PUBG Madison is seeking an experienced Senior Character Artist with strong technical expertise to help build high-quality, realistic characters for our games. This role focuses on heads, hair, player bodies, skins, and variants, with an emphasis on scalability and customization. The ideal candidate blends artistic skill with technical problem-solving, ensuring assets are both visually compelling and optimized for performance. You’ll collaborate across disciplines to shape pipelines for character creation, skin systems, and variant workflows, pushing the quality bar for photorealistic player customization. This role reports to the Lead of Player Art. Responsibilities: - Create game-ready character assets, focusing on heads, hair, bodies, skins, and variants. - Build scalable workflows for producing multiple character and skin variations while maintaining consistency. - Ensure models are optimized for rigging, skinning, and animation within Unreal Engine. - Collaborate with design, tech art, and animation to expand customization and character pipelines. - Troubleshoot technical issues, test assets in-engine, and refine pipelines for skin and variant creation. - Partner with producers and leads to plan, track, and deliver tasks efficiently, maintaining documentation of best practices. - Provide and receive constructive feedback across the art team, including to outsource vendors. Qualifications: - 5+ years of professional experience in game development with at least 1 shipped title. - Portfolio showcasing realistic, high-quality characters, heads, and skins/variants presented in-engine. - Expert knowledge of Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Suite, Marvelous Designer, or equivalent tools. - Skilled at producing clean, optimized models with proper UVs, PBR textures, and efficient topology. - Strong understanding of character design principles: silhouette, form, proportion, and material definition. - Hands on experience integrating and testing assets in Unreal Engine. - Excellent collaboration and communication skills across disciplines. - Ability to self-manage, prioritize tasks, and deliver under deadlines. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with material creation and shader setup for realistic skin, hair, and clothing. - Familiarity with blueprint setup for character and skin/variant implementation. - Experience with scan data workflows for heads or body assets. - Knowledge of rigging, skin weighting, or technical art workflows. - Broader art skills such as concepting, procedural content creation, or scripting. What We Offer: - A highly competitive total compensation package - Comprehensive employer funded healthcare – ensuring you pay nothing out of pocket for in-network medical care - Employer-paid premiums for dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance - Generous time off including 20 days of prorated PTO, 12 paid holidays and a studio-wide holiday break annually - Generous annual sick leave days to prioritize your well-being - Annual health & wellness, video game, and continuing education reimbursements - Industry-leading family planning and fertility care benefits, including gender-affirming care, through Carrot Fertility - Enjoy free catered lunches, meal reimbursements, and snacks and beverages for in office staff - Engage in regular team outings and events to foster a positive work culture - 401K with a company match for your financial well-being PUBG Studios provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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