Lead Animator (GameDev)

TL;DR

Lead Animator (GameDev): Leading an international team of animators and being hands-on with creating high-quality, realistic animations for the Rainbow Six brand with an accent on fulfilling project animation and artistic direction, delegating tasks, and improving gameplay experiences. Focus on shaping the visual identity of realistic AAA games through thoughtful animation systems and communicating the Director's creative vision through realistic character movement.

Location: Office-based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Candidates must possess current eligibility to live and work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available. The role also offers the 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 like Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Just Dance.

What you will do

• Lead and support an international team of highly skilled Animators, effectively communicating and delegating responsibilities.
• Accountable for supporting the team in fulfilling project animation, artistic direction, and production timelines.
• Play a key hands-on role in the creation of high-quality animations, bringing immersive and authentic worlds to life.
• Act as the main point of contact between the team, direction, and production to efficiently delegate tasks.
• Shape the visual identity of realistic AAA games through thoughtful animation systems.
• Communicate the Director’s creative vision through realistic character movement and interaction.

Requirements

• Proven leadership or mentoring abilities.
• A portfolio/showreel demonstrating realistic-styled animations.
• Proficient in Keyframing and experience working in Motion Capture.
• Knowledge of proprietary/in-house game engines.
• Understanding of working in 1st person and 3rd person Animation systems.
• Familiarity with MotionBuilder.
• Candidates must possess current eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Nice to have

• Experienced in a full development life-cycle.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible core hours, 25 days of 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 an annual well-being allowance.
• Generous resources committed to personal and professional development.
• Paid volunteering days and a focus on positive mental health and wellbeing, recognized as a Gold Employer in the Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index.
• Generous relocation support should you need it.