Senior Gameplay Animator
Lighthouse Games
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Royal Leamington Spa • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Design and produce high-quality animations for characters and cinematics, ensuring a seamless integration within the game environment.
- Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and programmers to develop animations that fulfill gameplay requirements while adhering to the overall artistic vision.
- Iterate and refine animations based on feedback from the lead to ensure optimal performance and player immersion.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and tools, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance animation quality and workflow efficiency.
Requirements
- Professional animation experience in the video game industry, with a focus on mocap character animation.
- Demonstrated expertise in Maya and/or MotionBuilder.
- Strong understanding of realistic animation principles. Mocap clean-up and keyframing.
- A compelling portfolio showcasing diverse animations and realistic character animations.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Exceptional communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- A genuine passion for gaming and storytelling through animation.
- Experience with facial animation techniques is highly desirable.
Benefits
- 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
- Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Health and Well-Being Benefits
- Dental Care
- Optical treatments
- Mental Health Support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
mocap character animationrealistic animation principlesmocap clean-upkeyframinganimation designanimation production
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingteam-orientedproactive approach