Senior Animator – North East, UK – Permanent – Console and PC Games

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

Job Type: Permanent, Onsite / Remote / Part Remote from UK

Project: Console and PC Games

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Our client is a developer with an excellent catalogue of games to their names. Partnered with the world’s greatest games publishers they have a wide variety of projects in development. With continued expansion we are now looking for a Senior Animator to join production on the studios upcoming, exciting new IP.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Industry experience up to a Senior Level or ready for a step up
• Expertise with Maya and/or MotionBuilder
• Previous experience working with animation graphs and systems, including the prototyping of new gameplay features
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 is highly desirable

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Producing high quality keyframe and motion capture animation
• Add to the design and execution of complex gameplay systems
• Implement animations into engine
• Offer detailed input about the character creation process, from concept and design, through to modelling, rigging and final animation
• Help the Lead Animator in mentoring, planning, and scheduling
• Join in the continued development of tools and pipeline processes, maintaining an understanding of industry best practices
• Aid in planning and directing motion capture sessions
• Act as an active participant in team discussions, critiques, and reviews
• Meet production schedules and deadlines

BENEFITS:

• Annual bonus
• Competitive pension
• Flexible working
• 27 days holiday
• Relocation support to the UK
• VISA sponsorship

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Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 425!

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