Lead Animator – UK Remote, Liverpool, UK – Permanent – AAA Game

This vacancy may offer a work-from-home start until it is safe to work in-house or relocate to the location.

Job Location: UK Remote, Liverpool, UK

Project: AAA Games

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This UK developer is rapidly growing with many high-end games in development across multiple genres including Narrative Adventure and Action Shooter titles. They are a team of professional, friendly developers who form a world class studio staffed with excited, passionate creators who love to collaborate across varied, inspiring, and challenging games.

As a Lead Animator you will join production on a AAA quality, original IP at the earliest stages of development and be responsible for helping to shape an incredible gaming experience.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience as a Lead Animator on a minimum of one shipped PC or console title
• Strong technical expertise is desired
• Expert keyframe animation skills
• Excellent with Maya and Motion Builder
• An in-depth understanding of body movement, spatial awareness, and ability to adapt to different animation styles
• Experience with Unreal Engine or a proprietary engine is desirable
• Knowledge and understanding of mocap rigs
• Experience with people management, skills development, and mentoring

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the Art Director and Technical Animation Lead to develop and refine animation workflows and pipelines
• Coordinate with the Technical Animation Lead to drive the rig and iteration of character rigs
• Make sure that the work of the team follows the quality standards, artistic direction and set deadlines
• Bring your experience of best working practices to the team
• Develop and lead a team of Animators
• Collaborate with Dev Managers to ensure realistic time estimates are given
• Recognise shortfalls in skills and support ongoing recruitment efforts to grow the Animation team

BENEFITS:

• Relocation Assistance if required
• Full Time remote contract if in the UK already
• Generous holiday allowance
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Performance related Bonus
• Private healthcare plan

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Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214425!

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