Senior Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Animator (Unreal Engine): Leading the creation of lifelike character and creature animations for exclusive projects and co-development partnerships with an accent on keyframe animation and pipeline optimization. Focus on establishing quality bars for immersion, mentoring the animation team, and implementing animations within Unreal Engine.

Location: Must be based in the UK (Remote or West Midlands / Birmingham / Worcestershire area)

Company

hirify.global is an ambitious game studio focused on creating visually stunning and captivating gaming experiences.

What you will do

• Lead the animation team in designing and creating expressive character animations, creature movements, and object interactions.
• Collaborate with Art and Design Leads to establish and uphold the quality bar and cohesive visual identity of the game.
• Manage day-to-day animation development progress and provide technical problem-solving support to the team.
• Champion best pipeline practices for animation creation, optimization, and performance across target platforms.
• Mentor staff through interviews, onboarding, and performance reviews to foster artistic growth.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to contribute fresh ideas to the pipeline.

Requirements

• Professional experience as a Senior Animator in games with a strong showreel demonstrating exceptional keyframe animation.
• Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine, including rigging, skinning, animation, and implementation processes.
• High proficiency in Maya, Blender, or equivalent industry-standard software.
• Deep understanding of animation fundamentals (weight, timing, posing) and character anatomy.
• Requirement to be based in the UK.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication, collaboration, and mentorship.

Nice to have

• Experience shipping at least one title in a Senior position within a relevant production pipeline.
• Knowledge of Unreal's Sequencer for cinematic animations and cinematography.
• Experience animating special effects.
• Experience with motion capture technology and data cleaning/editing processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Friendly and nurturing work environment within a highly talented and ambitious studio.
• Team of passionate gamers who provide mutual support across all aspects of development.
• Flexibility for candidates who prefer to work from home.