Junior Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Junior Animator (Gamedev): Creating high-quality character and creature animations for an unannounced project with an accent on timing, weighting, and visual storytelling. Focus on polishing motion capture data and integrating animations into a custom game engine.

Location: On-site in Oxford or Warwick, UK. Must have permanent right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship provided.

Company

An independent developer and publisher of video games, films, board games, and comics.

What you will do

• Create consistent, high-quality gameplay character and creature animations.
• Apply animation principles such as timing, exaggeration, and secondary motion to 3D assets.
• Clean, blend, and polish motion capture data to a high standard.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and technical animators regarding rigging and skinning.
• Develop proficiency in a custom internal game engine and toolset.
• Track and update daily task progress using JIRA.

Requirements

• Proficiency in 3D software such as Maya, Motion Builder, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of acting techniques, cinematography, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to create realistic character and creature motion.
• Knowledge of game production pipelines and workflows.
• Experience with motion capture data capturing and processing.
• Permanent right to work in the UK is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous leave: 22 days holiday plus Christmas closure and Bank holidays.
• Comprehensive health: Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, dental, and vision.
• Financial security: Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Cover, and an enhanced pension scheme.
• Support: EAP for mental health and wellbeing, and interest-free, tax-free loans.
• Relocation: Package including moving assistance and temporary accommodation.
• Creative environment: An open, friendly atmosphere within a large indie studio with full creative freedom.