Senior Animator (Rainbow Six)

TL;DR

Senior Animator (Rainbow Six): Creating high-quality, realistic animations for gameplay elements such as characters, weapons, and charms, ensuring a cohesive visual style. Focus on translating mock-ups into integrated visualizations, collaborating with 3D Artists, and actively participating in peer reviews to elevate artistic output.

Location: Must possess current eligibility to live and work in the UK. Hybrid working model in Newcastle upon Tyne, requiring 3 days per week on-site. Ability to work from anywhere in the EU for up to four weeks per year.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in gaming, creating original and memorable gaming experiences with diverse teams.

What you will do

• Create high-quality animations for immersive, authentic worlds within the Rainbow Six brand.
• Ensure a cohesive visual style across features, focusing on gameplay elements like characters, weapons, and charms.
• Translate mock-ups into high-quality integrated visualizations to guide production.
• Actively seek and provide constructive feedback to elevate artistic output.
• Contribute to the creative vision through realistic character movement and interaction.
• Mentor fellow Animators and support their development.

Requirements

• Current eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• Portfolio/showreel consisting of realistic-styled animations.
• Working knowledge of MotionBuilder.
• Experience with Keyframing.
• Understanding of animation state machines, motion capture data, and technical/engine constraints.
• Hybrid working model, requiring 3 days per week on-site in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Nice to have

• Experience in a full development life-cycle.
• Knowledge of proprietary/in-house engines.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with flexible core hours.
• 25 days annual leave and Christmas shutdown.
• Ability to work from anywhere in the EU for up to four weeks per year.
• Life insurance, income insurance, private healthcare, and annual well-being allowance.
• Generous resources for personal and professional development.
• Paid volunteering days and free games.
• Generous relocation support.