One Player Mission’s client is the creator of one of the world’s best-known FPS franchises.

You’ll be working with Unreal Engine 5 and other cutting-edge technologies to create high-quality animations for characters and other assets in their game.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous animation experience in the video games industry, ideally on shooter games. 
• Previously shipped a title in a similar role on PC or Console. 
• Good knowledge of Unreal Engine. 
• Experience animating both first and third person characters for traversal systems. 
• Proficiency with Maya, Motion Builder and or other 3D software packages. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create believable animation performances for characters and in game objects.
• Produce in-game animations to the highest standards of fidelity and style.
• Work with technical animators on State Machines and Unreal Animation Blueprints.
• Having the ability to recognise when models or characters will not be able to animate based on current system and work with artists to find a solution.
• Balance artistic aspects with technical constraints, maintaining quality and performance standards.
• Actively contribute to the improvements of the animation tools, problem solving and production pipelines.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Full Time Remote Contracts from UK & EU countries
• Competitive salaries
• Annual discretionary studio bonus  
• Flexible working hours and no-notice holidays
• Free games and merchandise   
• Wrap parties for game releases

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

Role posted by

Jon Norfolk

One Player Mission is proud to be working with a London based developer looking for a Senior Animator who is passionate about their craft and abilities. Who wants to learn from a great team and help share their knowledge too. You’ll be working on a ground-breaking Online Sci-Fi FPS. 

REQUIREMENTS:
 

• Extensive experience in Console / PC game development as a Senior Animator.
• Excellent communication skills, working with key stakeholders to solve problems as well as keeping the development management team up to date with progress and any issues that may arise throughout production.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Maya and Motion Builder.
• Excellent understanding of the human body, how the body moves and reacts to combat.
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard animation pipelines and workflows, asset exporting and implementation within the game engine.
• Experience of working with Unreal Engine 4 working with the UE4 blueprints system and common UE4 middleware.
• Familiarity with the rig creation and character skinning process.
• Experience with directing motion capture shoots and managing mocap.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the Art Team to deliver world-class realistic animation for player characters and NPCs.
• Take ownership of animated work from early pre-visualisation to final polish.
• Work with combat designers on combat move specifications and art direction.
• Collaborate with your Development Manager to develop the project’s animation schedule and budget.
• Work with Tech Artists and programmers to implement animations with the game engine.
• Ensure all animations are delivered against agreed technical specifications and quality bars.
• Demonstrate strong hand keyframe skills to ensure all animations are in line with the game’s art style.
• Maintain a consistently high level of quality from the animation team throughout the production cycle and timely delivery of assets.

DESIRED:

• Experience with giving feedback on rigging and technical animation requirements
• Ability to clean up data from ad hoc mocap shoots with Motion Builder or similar software
• Experience with UE4’s animation systems, Skeletal Mesh Editor, Animation Editor, Animation Blueprints, Animation Graphs.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Full Time Remote Work Options in the UK / EU with 1-2 visits per month.
• Hybrid Work Options (2-3 days per week in office).
• VISA and Relocation assistance if required.
• An opportunity to learn and grow within a successful and well established international company / brand.
• A studio that’s committed to building a multicultural work environment that encourages growth, creativity and innovation.
• Free lunches, breakfasts, drinks and snacks.
• Quarterly and annual bonuses.
• Annual Travel and Sports grant.
• A family-friendly work environment with flexible work hours.

Role posted by

Jon Norfolk

One Player Missions client is both a game developer and publisher that’s defined and evolved open-world games.

As Lead Animator or Animation Director you will focus on quality control for the animations created on the team and influence the work being created.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experienced animating stylised characters.
• Passionate about animation with a high level of understanding of weight distribution, posing and timing.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Have the ability to effectively communicate, both creatively and technically.
• Experience with cinematography, cinematic related character animation, rigging, skinning, animation state trees and animation scripting.
• Have a passion for making great games, with an awareness of current titles and the latest industry tools / techniques.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Plan, manage, coordinate and review the work of the animation team to ensure the highest quality.
• Work alongside the Game Director and Lead / Senior Designers to establish the animation requirements in all areas of the game.
• Ensure that the integrity of the animations and character behaviours are realised as intended.
• Collaborate with Directors, Producers and other Leads to help drive the project direction.
• Participate in animation system and tech design, pipeline improvements, and all animation related problem solving.
• Be a role-model for the animation team by emphasising project and company goals, provide feedback on performance, mentoring and training the Animators to achieve the best of their ability.

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid Work Model.
• Relocation and VISA support.
• Private Healthcare Plan.
• Bonus Scheme.
• Enhanced Holiday Allowance.
• Pension Plans.

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

Role posted by

Jon Norfolk

One Player Missions client is both a game developer and publisher that’s defined and evolved open-world games.

As Lead Animator or Animation Director you will focus on quality control for the animations created on the team and influence the work being created.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experienced animating stylised characters.
• Passionate about animation with a high level of understanding of weight distribution, posing and timing.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Have the ability to effectively communicate, both creatively and technically.
• Experience with cinematography, cinematic related character animation, rigging, skinning, animation state trees and animation scripting.
• Have a passion for making great games, with an awareness of current titles and the latest industry tools / techniques.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Plan, manage, coordinate and review the work of the animation team to ensure the highest quality.
• Work alongside the Game Director and Lead / Senior Designers to establish the animation requirements in all areas of the game.
• Ensure that the integrity of the animations and character behaviours are realised as intended.
• Collaborate with Directors, Producers and other Leads to help drive the project direction.
• Participate in animation system and tech design, pipeline improvements, and all animation related problem solving.
• Be a role-model for the animation team by emphasising project and company goals, provide feedback on performance, mentoring and training the Animators to achieve the best of their ability.

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid Work Model.
• Relocation and VISA support.
• Private Healthcare Plan.
• Bonus Scheme.
• Enhanced Holiday Allowance.
• Pension Plans.

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

Role posted by

Jon Norfolk

One Player Mission is proud to be working with an independent developer in Canada that has made it’s name creating multiplayer melee combat games and they have no signs of slowing down!

As a Technical Animator, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks and should expect a variety of issues and challenges to tackle across various areas of the game. You’ll be working directly with studio leadership, animators, and programmers to bring our characters alive and realise the vision of the game’s combat.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Professional experience as a technical animator in the gaming industry.
• Digital Content Creation tools experience (Maya and Motion Builder preferable).
• An understanding and passion for video games.
• The drive and the ability to take on research and self-education.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Integration of animations in the game engine.
• Develop and improve in-game animation systems and tools in collaboration with animators and designers.
• Conduct prototyping efforts that include a risk assessment and close collaboration with programmers.
• Improve or create pipelines where necessary.
• Create and maintain documentation.
• Support animators and designers with the integration when needed.

DESIRED:

• Experience working with Unreal Engine 5.
• Practical knowledge of programming languages (Python, C# / C++, etc.).

BENEFITS:

• Full Time Remote Contract available globally
• VISA and relocation assistance to Toronto if required.
• 4.5 weeks Paid vacation.
• Bonus Structure.
• Flexible schedule.
• Weekly happy hour.
• Healthcare & benefits. 

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

Role posted by

Jon Norfolk

Our client is the developer of one of the highest selling games of all time. Development is now underway on their next upcoming, unannounced project, it couldn’t be a better time to join!

As a Technical Animator you will be responsible for building, refining, and optimising art and animations processes on this new title.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in the games industry as a Technical Animator or similar position
• Understanding of C++
• Expertise with MotionBuilder, Maya or similar
• Good knowledge of Unreal Engine
• Background managing, updating, and refining animation pipeline tools
• Ability to use industry-standard programming languages (Python, MEL Script, LUA etc.)

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Collaborate cross-department to establish, refine and optimise art and animation pipelines and procedures
• Prototyping in Unreal Engine 5
• Help with asset creation
• Manage the animation export and implementation pipeline
• Problem-solve and adapt processes on the fly
• Manage online art & animation databases

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Full Time Remote Work options from Portugal
• Health insurance
• 29 holidays per year
• Industry leading relocation package
• VISA and Relocation assistance
• Pension scheme
• All commuting costs covered

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

Role posted by

Jon Norfolk

One Player Mission is delighted to be working with the developer of one of the highest selling games of all time. Development is now underway on their next upcoming, unannounced project and brand-new IP, so it couldn’t be a better time to join!

As a 3D Animator or Senior Animator, you will be part of the team working in co-production with the Game Director and Animation Lead to deliver dazzling animations for this exciting project.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experienced in game development animating characters and creatures using Maya
• Willingness to share knowledge as well as a willingness to keep learning yourself
• Detail-oriented, and have a problem-solving ability
• Accepts constructive feedback and are open to changes in direction
• Passionate about making games

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Create high quality hand keyed animation with a very strong foundation in realism
• Work with games design and AI to help realise the vision set by the Creative, Art, and Animation direction on the project
• Help mentor junior animators

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience in parallel industries such as VFX
• Interest in shooter games
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 and or 5
• Experience with Mocap/Motion Builder

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Full Time Remote Work options from Portugal
• Hybrid working 2 days onsite and 3 days remote
• Relocation package and VISA support
• Health Insurance Allowance
• Generous holidays, pension scheme
• Commuter allowance
• Free gym in-house gym plus local gym discounts

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

Role posted by

Jon Norfolk

One Player Missions client has developed one of the highest selling games of all time with over 70 million copies sold! They are now incredibly excited to be recruiting for their new Unannounced Project.

As a Lead Animator you will lead the gameplay animators that breathe life into the diverse characters of their world. You will set the benchmark, mentor, coach, animate to drive animation quality, both aesthetically and from a gameplay’s perspective.
 
REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience in game development animating characters using Maya.
• You have a willingness to share knowledge and keep learning yourself.
• You can communicate effectively with other departments: artists, designers, engineers.
• You are able to handle feedback and are open to changes in direction.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 and or 5.
• Knowledge of scripting in Maya (Mel / Python).
• Experience with Mocap / Motion Builder.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create high quality hand keyed animation’s with a strong foundation in realism.
• Work with game design and the AI department to help realise the vision set by the Creative, Art, and Animation direction on the project.
• Help mentor and guide junior and senior animators.

BENEFITS:

• Full Time Remote Work options from Portugal
• Otherwise VISA and Relocation Assistance to Amsterdam for Hybrid working
• Health insurance.
• 28 days holiday a year.
• Relocation package.
• Commuter allowance.
• Pension scheme.

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

Role posted by

Jon Norfolk

One Player Mission is proud to be working with a specialist visual outsourcer to world renowned game developers as well as the broadcast and feature film industries.
You will animate characters using motion capture and keyframe animation techniques to help the team tell larger than life stories in high-end Realtime game cinematics.

REQUIREMENTS:
 

• Professional experience as an Animator in the video games industry
• Competent using Motion Builder and Maya
• Experience working with Motion Capture data
• Excellent keyframe animation expertise and skills
• Demo Reel of your best professional and personal animations
• Good English-Speaking skills

RESPONSIBLITIES:
 

• Foster the development of high-quality cinematics / cutscenes
• Collaborate with a team of artists to create high quality animation sequences in given timelines
• Animate characters, vehicles and props using Motion Capture and keyframe animation techniques
• Contribute creative solutions and techniques to provide high-quality animations
• Identify technical needs and issues to enhance tools and pipelines
• Support documentation of processes and best practices

DESIRED

• Professional experience with facial Motion Capture data
• Industry experience doing real-time work (Unreal Engine preferred)
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine and working in-Engine

BENEFITS:

• Full Time EU Remote Contract options available.
• Relocation / Accommodation Assistance if preferred.
• 28 Days Paid Time Off
• Work on some of the most interesting projects the games industry has to offer!
• Family friendly team and inclusive work environment.
• See your work on multiple AAA projects per year.
• Sadly a VISA cannot be sponsored.

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

Role posted by

Jon Norfolk

One Player Mission’s client is a AAA developer, with studios in three beautiful cities, Barcelona, Malmo and Copenhagen! 

As Lead Gameplay Animator you will be the expert of your craft and support the team of talented animators to bring the games vision to life through animation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience crafting animations without solely relying on Motion Capture.
• Gameplay Animation Demo Reel
• Previous Animation experience in a similar Senior / Lead position.
• The ability to create benchmark animations.
• Have a curious mindset that is not afraid to learn new things.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Lead the animation team in the process of creating animations that fit the style and vision of the project.
• Support both Junior and Senior animators.
• Bring vision into imaginative motion through keyframe.
• Work alongside the Animation Director and Producers to ensure that the creative vision will be produced.

BENEFITS:

• VISA and relocation support to either Barcelona, Malmo or Copenhagen
• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid working (3days a week in the office and 2 days at home)

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

Role posted by

Jon Norfolk

One Player Mission’s client is a AAA developer, with studios in three beautiful cities, Barcelona, Malmo and Copenhagen! 

As Lead Gameplay Animator you will be the expert of your craft and support the team of talented animators to bring the games vision to life through animation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience crafting animations without solely relying on Motion Capture.
• Gameplay Animation Demo Reel
• Previous Animation experience in a similar Senior / Lead position.
• The ability to create benchmark animations.
• Have a curious mindset that is not afraid to learn new things.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Lead the animation team in the process of creating animations that fit the style and vision of the project.
• Support both Junior and Senior animators.
• Bring vision into imaginative motion through keyframe.
• Work alongside the Animation Director and Producers to ensure that the creative vision will be produced.

BENEFITS:

• VISA and relocation support to either Barcelona, Malmo or Copenhagen
• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid working (3days a week in the office and 2 days at home)

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

Role posted by

Jon Norfolk