Motion Capture Animator (GameDev)

TL;DR

Motion Capture Animator (GameDev): Fine-tuning and implementing motion capture assets for game development with an accent on technical expertise in UE4, Motionbuilder, and Maya. Focus on critiquing and iterating in cross-discipline groups, recreating established art styles, and ensuring asset discipline within the pipeline.

Location: Onsite in Liverpool, United Kingdom. This is a UK-based 12-month fixed-term contract.

Company

hirify.global is an award-winning game development studio with over 30 years of experience creating digital experiences across all formats.

What you will do

• Perform fine detail cleanup of mocap assets.
• Critique and iterate on animation in cross-discipline teams.
• Follow and recreate established art styles.
• Demonstrate aptitude for platform technology, asset discipline, and pipeline processes.

Requirements

• Extensive technical expertise with Motionbuilder, Maya, and UE4.
• Proven experience implementing motion capture data.
• Strong portfolio including examples of realistic animation.
• Experience with iterative development and rapid gameplay prototyping.
• Current console development experience.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.

Culture & Benefits

• Excellent holiday package and company pension scheme.
• Group Private Medical Insurance (BUPA), Group Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Regular social events including project wrap parties, team events, and in-house clubs.
• Friendly, focused, ambitious, and relaxed working environment.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression.
• Private Dental Insurance, Group Income Protection, Cycle To Work Scheme, and Eye-Care Vouchers.