Hair Rebellion Uk

Gameplay Programmer

Hair Rebellion Uk

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Oxford • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • - Act as the primary gameplay contact for the animation team, supporting the implementation of animations for players, enemies/NPCs, and interactive objects.
  • - Design, implement, and iterate on animation-driven gameplay systems such as movement, traversal, combat, and interactions.
  • - Collaborate closely with Animation, Design, and Tech to refine responsiveness, timing, and game feel through iteration and playtesting.
  • - Take ownership of animation-focused gameplay features, identifying areas for improvement and proactively driving quality forward.
  • - Implement, extend, and optimise gameplay code, working within a large, existing codebase.
  • - Debug complex gameplay and animation issues, balancing visual quality, performance, and production constraints.
  • - Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and team discussions, helping maintain a high standard of code quality.

Requirements

  • - Professional experience as a Gameplay Programmer, with hands-on experience working on at least one shipped console or PC title.
  • - Strong C++ programming skills
  • - Proven experience implementing or supporting animation systems in gameplay
  • - A genuine passion for games, animation, and making experiences feel as good as they possibly can.
  • - Experience working on shooters, action, or melee-focused games is a bonus.
  • - Familiarity with animation state machines, blend trees, or animation-driven gameplay logic.
Benefits
  • **We offer an extensive benefits package to our team including: **
  • - 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days)
  • - Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision
  • - Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
  • - Enhanced Family Leave
  • - Interest Free, Tax-Free loans
  • - Enhanced Pension Scheme
  • - EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
  • - Plus loads more… including a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events!

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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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