We're looking for a Senior Animator to assist with the delivery of a blockbuster action adventure title. This is an exceptionally exciting project, with a passionate and committed development team who are striving to build a thrilling game experience.
As a Senior Animator you will work closely with the Lead Animator, Art Director and Game Director to create a variety of game animations, working from initial levels in grey box block to final versions and polished content for release.
Key Responsibilities
- Set standards for animation team to deliver world class animation on world class franchises
- Work with key project stakeholders such as the Game Director and Animation Lead to ensure game vision is maintained
- Mentoring and training of members of the animation team
- Collaborate with Technical Animators to develop and improve workflows
- Collaborate with character team to ensure their models are ready for rigging
Requirements
- At least one AAA game shipped
- A good level of technical expertise and ability to problem solve
- Expert knowledge of Maya
- Experience with UE4 blueprints, animation graphs or similar networks
- Strong Hand-Key Animation skills that demonstrate excellent body mechanics, weight and timing
- A deep understanding of human and animal movement, spatial awareness and ability to adapt to different animation styles
- Highly self-motivated and able to work independently
- Must have a passion and understanding of what makes AAA games animation great
- A love of video games and cinema
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Must be able to work well under pressure
Additional or Desired Skills
- Previous experience with Unreal Engine or a proprietary engine
- Experience integrating animation from Maya to UE4
- Knowledge of Motion Builder
- Experience working with motion capture data and pipelines
- An understanding of mo-cap rigs at a high level
- Generalist art skills
- Scripting skills and tool creation
Benefits
- Private Healthcare Plan
- Bonus Scheme
- Enhanced Holiday Allowance
- Pension Plans
- Work remotely within the UK
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling
Firesprite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
