Climax Studios is looking for an experienced In-Game Animator to join the team.

You will create consistently high quality animations for in-game use, have an eye for detail and a feel for what works in game. Proven experience in UE4 as well as technical expertise with Maya and use of mocap data.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate their skills and experience in the following:

• Experience creating realistic hand-keyed animations
• Show a sound understanding of animation principles
• Technically competent and have a thorough understanding of animation processes
• Respond well to feedback and act upon it
• Experience in mocap cleanup to a high standard
• Extensive experience in Motionbuilder, UE4 and Maya
• Experience implementing motion capture data
• Good communicator and at ease working within a team
• Capable of working to tight deadlines when required
• Degree, related qualification or equivalent experience in Animation
• Demonstrate quality animation skills with good timing
• Strong folio including examples of realistic animation

Beneficial

• Successfully worked with iterative development and rapid gameplay prototyping
• Current console development experience

Responsibilities

• Implement realistic and fluid animations from Mocap data into UE4
• Create realistic hand-keyed animations and implement into UE4
• Critique and iterate in a cross-discipline group
• Follow and recreate established art styles
• Reliably demonstrate an aptitude for the platform technology, asset discipline and pipeline processes

Benefits

• Regular social events
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Pension
• Fresh fruit and snacks
• A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
• Ongoing training and development, with career progression
• Discount card for all the shopping centre stores
• Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops