Senior Animator – Hybrid – Barcelona, Spain – AAA Open World Game

Our client is a video games developer based in Barcelona, Spain, working on an up-and-coming AAA open world title. 

As Senior Animator you’ll develop complex animation assets for gameplay and cinematics using both keyframe and motion capture techniques.

REQUIREMENTS:
•    Previous AA / AAA video games experience with a shipped titles under your belt. 
•    High-level of expertise animating in Maya. 
•    High-level of expertise using both Keyframe or Mocap techniques. 
•    Experience animating facial animation using either Keyframing or Mocap.
•    Previous experience implementing animations in Unreal Engine. 
•    Good level of English, both verbal and written. 
•    Previous experience animating cinematics is a bonus. 

RESPONSIBLITIES:
•    Produce in-game body and facial animations using both keyframe and mocap data techniques to the highest standards. 
•    Work with design teams and provide initial ideas.
•    Take ownership of a section of animation production from early pre-visualisation to final polish. 
•    Work alongside the production team to assist in planning and scheduling animation productions. 
•    Implement animations into Unreal Engine 5 and liaise where necessary with technical animators, designers, and programmers. 
•    Supervise work of entry, mid and mid-high level animators at the discretion of the Animation directors. 

BENEFITS
•    Hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 days from home)
•    23 vacation days per year + Christmas to the new year (the office is closed from 24th December to 2nd January).
•    16 weeks Maternity and Paternity leave PLUS full parental flexibility.
•    Flexible Working Hours
•    Private Health insurance, including dental coverage.
•    Relocation Package / assistance and VISA support, if required.
 

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