Senior Animator

Pixel Toys

Senior Animator at Pixel Toys creating expressive characters for a AAA mobile gaming title. Collaborating with art and technical teams to craft dynamic animations and cinematics.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeLeamington Spa • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Bring rich, expressive characters to life for a cutting-edge AAA mobile title
Work in close partnership with character art and technical teams
Take ownership of cinematography, crafting dynamic camera sequences and previz
Drive quality and ensure assets are integrated seamlessly
Navigate the complexities of dense keyframe data and retargeting process
Support the Lead Animator, maintaining documentation and production standards
Contribute to the foundation of games and provide technical solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Seasoned animation professional with a background in shipping high-profile AAA titles
Mastery of human anatomy, weight, and movement
Understanding of cinematography and camera work
Technically switched-on 3D generalist who understands the broader CG pipeline
Comfortable with Unity or similar engines
Positive and supportive teammate who thrives on collaboration and clear communication
Passion for the medium and ability to provide constructive feedback

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary, reviewed annually
25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Up to 3 additional long service days (duvet days!)
Private Medical Insurance (including optical and dental)
Company Pension scheme
Death in Service benefit
Regular socials including epic summer and Christmas parties!
Staff training and development
Quarterly Wellness days (On-site massages and more)

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Hard Skills & Tools

animationcinematography3D generalistkeyframe dataretargetinghuman anatomyweightmovementCG pipelinepreviz

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationownershipsupportive teammateconstructive feedbackdrive qualitypositive attitudedocumentation maintenanceproduction standardsproblem-solving