Senior Animator (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Animator (Gamedev): Creating high-quality character and creature animations for a 3rd person tactical shooter with an accent on cinematic quality and technical specifications. Focus on polishing motion capture data, developing custom engine tool workflows, and mentoring junior artists.

Location: On-site in Oxford or Warwick, UK. Permanent right to work in the UK is required; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Company

Independent developer and publisher of video games, comics, and books for 30 years.

What you will do

• Create high-quality gameplay animations for characters and creatures.
• Apply principles of timing, weighting, and secondary motion to 3D animations.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and iterate based on feedback.
• Clean, blend, and polish motion capture data to a high standard.
• Utilize and adapt to a custom game engine and internal tools.
• Provide mentorship and feedback to junior animators.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Maya, Motion Builder, or equivalent 3D animation software.
• Strong understanding of acting techniques, cinematography, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to animate realistic character and creature motion.
• Experience with motion capture data processing and pipelines.
• Experience collaborating with technical animators on rigging and skinning.
• Permanent right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).

Culture & Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance (22 days + Christmas closure + Bank holidays).
• Private Medical Insurance, including dental and vision.
• Life Assurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness Cover.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme and Family Leave.
• Interest-free, tax-free loans and Mental Health support (EAP).
• Relocation package including moving assistance and temporary accommodation.