One Player Missions client is looking for a Technical Animator to join their Animation Department. They have an enthusiastic team of developers working on the next generation of AAA games based on a much loved product enjoyed by millions of children and adult alike!

You’ll work closely with the character animation pipeline, creatively and technically alongside Animators, Riggers, Designers, Artists, Programmers and Production on a day-to-day basis.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A collaborative and enabling attitude.
• Good communication skills and enjoy working in a team, also able to work with independence.
• An eye for detail in animation implementation.
• Good knowledge of Unreal Engine.
• Excellent knowledge of Autodesk Maya or alternative 3D software.
• Advanced knowledge of technical animation with specialist experience in an area (e.g. tool development, real time IK and retargeting, advanced layering in Animation Blueprints).
• Knowledge of programming or visual scripting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and maintain high quality, efficient character animation blueprints in Unreal Engine.
• Develop custom animation notifies, blueprint utilities and advanced animation systems in Unreal Engine.
• Liaise with the Programmers, Riggers, Animators, and other staff in animation setup, systems and trouble shooting.
• Undertake relevant on the job training where required and keep up to date with industry advancements and technologies.
• Identify repetitive tasks, pipeline issues, and help create tools to increase productivity.
• Mentor other team members, proficiently communicating both technical and creative requirements.
• Profile performance and take steps to optimise animation systems.
• Develop the animation pipeline.
• Take some ownership of Technical Animation development projects assigned by your line-manager.
• Represent Technical Animation in several sub-teams and technical meetings assigned by your line-manager.
• Document your tools and systems.

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid and UK Remote contract options
• Flexitime
• Generous Bonus Scheme
• Pension scheme & life assurance
• Health and well being activities
• Social Events
• VISA and Relocation support if required
• And much more!

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 looking for a Vehicle Physics Programmer to join their programming team. They are working on a huge new AAA title.

The successful candidate will have strong experience and knowledge of vehicle handling and work closely with the Programming Leads to estimate and write high-quality performant vehicle code.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working with physics systems and established Physics engines like PhysX / Havok.
• Understanding of what makes a vehicle feel responsive and fun.
• Strong physics/maths understanding.
• Strong C++ experience.
• Good knowledge of game engine architecture and code design patterns.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others in different disciplines.

DESIRED:

• Understanding of game engine workflow, particularly Unreal Engine 4.
• Experience in building custom physics solutions across a range of game engines.
• Experience with multiple released to market game projects.
• Familiarity with profiling tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with Game and Level Designers, reviewing gameplay feature specifications and providing insights.
• Contribute to regular code reviews, championing code quality and best practices.
• Develop systems on top of industry-established physics solutions like PhysX, Havok, Chaos.
• Assess existing physics functionalities and determine their suitability for current and future projects.
• Profile and optimize the physics system.
• Suggest improvements and design and implement new systems.
• Document the workflow and train other team members in the use of the physics systems and its functionalities.

BENEFITS:

• Remote and Flexible Working options
• Private health & dental care insurance for you, your partner and your children
• A generous maternity & paternity leave package above the statutory allowance
• Annual profit share bonus
• Social Events
• 26 days of holidays (plus all bank holidays)
• Visa & Relocation Assistance
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214 418!

Role posted by

Daniel Fox

One Player Missions client is looking for a Lead Technical Artist to join their Art Department. They have an enthusiastic team of developers working on the next generation of AAA games.

You will develop new tools and production pipelines, improve existing technology and workflows, and act as the main point of contact within the team for any technical art-related issues. A proactive approach, friendly personality, and strong communication skills are essential.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency in MEL, Python, C#, scripting.
• Experience with Maya, Photoshop, Unreal Engine.
• Skilled in creating Custom Tools, Scripts, and Shaders.
• Strong technical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of content creation pipeline (modelling, UV, texturing, lighting, Shaders).
• Games industry experience with shipped title(s) on current console generation hardware (beneficial).
• Knowledge of procedural tools like Houdini, Maya Bifrost (beneficial).
• Familiarity with source control programs like Perforce & SVN, and production tracking tools such as JIRA & Confluence (beneficial).
• Experience in performance evaluation and associated tools (beneficial).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be the main point of contact for tools, workflows, and engine functionality.
• Identify issues with and develop existing tools to enhance game quality.
• Manage optimisation while maintaining visual quality.
• Provide accurate time estimates and understand cross-discipline dependencies.
• Collaborate with the Technical Art Director and engineering team to design and implement tools and workflows.
• Support and mentor the Technical Art team, aiding in their career development.

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid and UK Remote contract options
• Flexitime
• Generous Bonus Scheme
• Pension scheme & life assurance
• Health and wellbeing activities
• Social Events
• And much more!

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, a developer of popular single and multiplayer multiplatform games, is currently looking for a UI/UX Programmer to join their team.

The right candidate will be working in a multidisciplinary team of experienced programmers, designers and artists, and will have the chance to make a significant impact in the development of our in-house games. As a UI/UX Programmer at this studio, you will use your experience to improve the usability and accessibility of live products and craft the user experience of products still in development.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in UI programming
• Good knowledge of C++
• Strong communication skills (English is our working language)
• An interest in keeping up to date with the newest trends in UI in the industry
• Experience working in UE4 and UMG would be a plus, but it’s not a requirement.

RESPONISIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the UX designers and UI artists to ensure that UIs meet aesthetic and functional requirements.
• Careful attention to detail, especially with regard to compliance, layout, and design.
• Optimize and fix bugs in existing UI systems.
• Write robust, maintainable code.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 (0) 1206 21 44 18

Role posted by

Daniel Fox

One Player Mission’s client, a developer of popular single and multiplayer multiplatform games, is currently looking for a UI/UX Programmer to join their team.

The right candidate will be working in a multidisciplinary team of experienced programmers, designers and artists, and will have the chance to make a significant impact in the development of our in-house games. As a UI/UX Programmer at this studio, you will use your experience to improve the usability and accessibility of live products and craft the user experience of products still in development.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in UI programming
• Good knowledge of C++
• Strong communication skills (English is our working language)
• An interest in keeping up to date with the newest trends in UI in the industry
• Experience working in UE4 and UMG would be a plus, but it’s not a requirement.

RESPONISIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the UX designers and UI artists to ensure that UIs meet aesthetic and functional requirements.
• Careful attention to detail, especially with regard to compliance, layout, and design.
• Optimize and fix bugs in existing UI systems.
• Write robust, maintainable code.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 (0) 1206 21 44 18

Role posted by

Daniel Fox

One Player Mission’s client, a developer of popular single and multiplayer multiplatform games, is currently looking for a UI/UX Programmer to join their team.

The right candidate will be working in a multidisciplinary team of experienced programmers, designers and artists, and will have the chance to make a significant impact in the development of our in-house games. As a UI/UX Programmer at this studio, you will use your experience to improve the usability and accessibility of live products and craft the user experience of products still in development.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in UI programming
• Good knowledge of C++
• Strong communication skills (English is our working language)
• An interest in keeping up to date with the newest trends in UI in the industry
• Experience working in UE4 and UMG would be a plus, but it’s not a requirement.

RESPONISIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the UX designers and UI artists to ensure that UIs meet aesthetic and functional requirements.
• Careful attention to detail, especially with regard to compliance, layout, and design.
• Optimize and fix bugs in existing UI systems.
• Write robust, maintainable code.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 (0) 1206 21 44 18

Role posted by

Daniel Fox

OPMs client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Technical Artist to join their passionate team to help design and build engaging experiences that are enjoyed by their players all over the world!

You’ll be highly technical and possess the eye of an artist. Taking the lead developing and sourcing technical solutions and optimisations that are balanced to maximise the end visual quality and fidelity of their content.

REQUIREMENTS:

• An Artist-first mindset with solid engineering skills. Whilst you’re very technically inclined, you have developed an artistic eye.
• Expert knowledge of content creation software, especially Maya, Blender, Houdini, Zbrush, Substance, and Photoshop. 
• Expertise programming in languages such as Python & C#.
• Experience developing for mobile and an excellent understanding of the performance characteristics of mobile hardware, Unity, scalability, performance profiling techniques and optimization (CPU / GPU / Shaders / Models).
• Advanced knowledge of building, implementing and improving art tools in Unity.
• A superb understanding of the technical aspects of game art creation.
• The chops to lead the creation of high-quality game art efficiently.
• Proven expertise of working with art teams and leads to deliver the game to the artistic vision.
• Excellent multitasking, organisational, communication, and team collaboration skills.
• A proven career of hands-on experience as a Technical Artist and have shipped multiple titles on mobile or handheld.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborating with artists and programmers to ensure assets can be efficiently integrated into our games.
• Maintaining and developing the efficiency of our workflow, content pipelines, and tools for the art team. Identifying and developing new systems and tools when beneficial.
• Evaluating, sourcing and developing the most efficient asset system or process that considers whether developing, co-developing or an off the shelf solution is best.    
• Maintaining and sharing knowledge of cutting edge industry trends and technology in content tools, process, pipelines, and related hardware / software.
• Analysing and adjusting the framework for art asset creation that balances performance, efficiency and artistry, to achieve optimal run time visual quality and game performance.
• Analysing art asset performance efficiency and in game usage to ensure excellent game performance by collaborating with engineers, artists and designers.
• Managing and Mentoring the technical art team.
• Task management for the art team and autonomously finding solutions.

BENEFITS:

• Flexible working REMOTE or Onsite in Singapore
• VISA and Relocation Support, if required
• Highly competitive salary
• Joining a company committed to transparency and openness

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +441206 214425!

Role posted by

Jon Norfolk

With over a decade of experience, our client has created successful games adapted from famous brands on next gen gaming platforms as well as their own critically acclaimed original IPs.
Based in a great location in South France, this studio offers an amazing personal and professional experience for its employees. They are seeking experienced Gameplay Animators to work on an unannounced action / adventure projects, with emotive story lines.
REQUIREMENTS:

• Demo Reel of your best gameplay animations
• Experience as a Gameplay Animator or similar ideally on a AA or AAA game
• Mastery of body mechanics as displayed in your demo reel
• Great understanding of anatomy
• Good understanding of technical limitations related to real-time, 3D engines and level editors
• Excellent ability using 3D software, ideally Motion Builder or a willingness to learn and work with motion capture

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Animating player, NPC characters and objects meant for real-time, with or without motion capture sources
• Taking part in motion capture sessions
• Ensuring that animations are properly integrated into the game

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive base salary
• Yearly bonuses, including profit sharing, Christmas bonus and regular salary reviews
• Beautiful central location with direct access by tramway, bike path, walkways and 50% public transport subsidy
• Lunch vouchers, holidays vouchers, media library, free fruits, cakes and beverages
• Flexitime arrangements
• When production requires overtime, it is always paid with wage top-up
• Free complementary health insurance
• Relocation support, alone or with family, 2-month hotel accommodation, relocation agency and relocation allowance

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 looking for a Game Design Craft Manager to join their Design team in Liverpool, UK. They have a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will work closely with various teams, utilising their extensive experience in game design and management to mentor and develop a strong team of designers. This role is crucial for driving the success of the team’s project deliveries and translating company strategies into actionable goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive experience in leading high-performing teams and managing complex projects.
• Excellent insight into the role of a support organisation in accelerating progress towards business goals.
• Ability to provide consistent leadership in challenging situations.
• Background in the video game industry or similar creative fields.
• Skilled in building teams and leaders, particularly in distributed and global contexts.
• Passion for implementing processes and structures while fostering creativity.
• Soft skills: curiosity, excellent communication, collaboration, openness to change, humility.
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Experience in live service projects is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach and mentor designers using hands-on experience from various complex projects.
• Collaborate with other leaders to set short and long-term strategies aligned with the company’s vision.
• Define roles and responsibilities within the game design craft.
• Drive improvement and innovation within your craft and craft organisation together with other managers within the studio.
• Lead craft staffing, recruitment, and plan for employee growth.
• Foster knowledge sharing and educational opportunities within the craft.
• Serve as a role model in aligning with the studio’s values and culture.

BENEFITS:

• Complete relocation support including VISA
• Competitive compensation package
• Free games!
• Health care allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Company wide social events!

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214427!

Role posted by

Hannah Murphy

One Player Missions client is looking for a Game Design Craft Manager to join their Design team in Stockholm, Sweden. They have a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will work closely with various teams, utilising their extensive experience in game design and management to mentor and develop a strong team of designers. This role is crucial for driving the success of the team’s project deliveries and translating company strategies into actionable goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive experience in leading high-performing teams and managing complex projects.
• Excellent insight into the role of a support organisation in accelerating progress towards business goals.
• Ability to provide consistent leadership in challenging situations.
• Background in the video game industry or similar creative fields.
• Skilled in building teams and leaders, particularly in distributed and global contexts.
• Passion for implementing processes and structures while fostering creativity.
• Soft skills: curiosity, excellent communication, collaboration, openness to change, humility.
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Experience in live service projects is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach and mentor designers using hands-on experience from various complex projects.
• Collaborate with other leaders to set short and long-term strategies aligned with the company’s vision.
• Define roles and responsibilities within the game design craft.
• Drive improvement and innovation within your craft and craft organisation together with other managers within the studio.
• Lead craft staffing, recruitment, and plan for employee growth.
• Foster knowledge sharing and educational opportunities within the craft.
• Serve as a role model in aligning with the studio’s values and culture.

BENEFITS:

• Complete relocation support including VISA
• Competitive compensation package
• Free games!
• Health care allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Company wide social events!

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214427!

Role posted by

Hannah Murphy

One Player Mission are delighted to be working with a AAA games developer and publisher, who have created globally recognised titles for close to twenty years.

They have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Brand Manager to join their busy studios and support driving their games forward as they experience exponential growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Brand Director to build, implement and lead marketing initiatives across the portfolio
• Work closely with development partners and internal teams to formulate strong campaigns that cut through to audiences and drive sales
• Collaborate with community initiatives that help reach across various channels and platforms
• Manage relationships and drive strategies with external partners across media, advertising and PR
• Deliver product positioning, audience insights and go-to-market strategy to both internal and external stakeholders while integrating and distributing feedback
• Brief, manage and deliver marketing assets into various partners across retail, distribution and other trade relationships
• Effectively manage allocated budget with weekly/ monthly status updates

• Stable career growth gained in a similar position within the games industry
• Experience gained in both games marketing and publishing with PC and Consoles
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience launching new products to players as well as marketing or brand campaigns from concept to release
• Strong background executing brand campaigns focusing on player value in a distinctive, engaging manner
• Creativity, utilising your marketing skills to analyse the best approach using relevant data
• An ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a structured and organized manner
• A passionate gamer and with a good understanding of the industry and its trends

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214429!

Role posted by

Rebecca Porter

One Player Missions client is looking for a Game Design Craft Manager to join their Design team in Malmo, Sweden. They have a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will work closely with various teams, utilising their extensive experience in game design and management to mentor and develop a strong team of designers. This role is crucial for driving the success of the team’s project deliveries and translating company strategies into actionable goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive experience in leading high-performing teams and managing complex projects.
• Excellent insight into the role of a support organisation in accelerating progress towards business goals.
• Ability to provide consistent leadership in challenging situations.
• Background in the video game industry or similar creative fields.
• Skilled in building teams and leaders, particularly in distributed and global contexts.
• Passion for implementing processes and structures while fostering creativity.
• Soft skills: curiosity, excellent communication, collaboration, openness to change, humility.
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Experience in live service projects is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach and mentor designers using hands-on experience from various complex projects.
• Collaborate with other leaders to set short and long-term strategies aligned with the company’s vision.
• Define roles and responsibilities within the game design craft.
• Drive improvement and innovation within your craft and craft organisation together with other managers within the studio.
• Lead craft staffing, recruitment, and plan for employee growth.
• Foster knowledge sharing and educational opportunities within the craft.
• Serve as a role model in aligning with the studio’s values and culture.

BENEFITS:

• Complete relocation support including VISA
• Competitive compensation package
• Free games!
• Health care allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Company wide social events!

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214427!

Role posted by

Hannah Murphy