Experienced Gameplay Animator (12 months FTC)
Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Client: Climax Studios
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 22da38cfdb76
Job Views: 6
Posted: 01.03.2025
Expiry Date: 15.04.2025
Job Description:
Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, with an extensive history in developing various digital experiences across all formats and winning multiple awards. It is an exciting and inspiring place to work, based out of our Liverpool studio in the heart of Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, overlooking the harbour.
We are seeking a Senior Gameplay Animator with gameplay animation experience. The ideal candidate should have good technical ability and be able to work collaboratively with animation programmers and designers.
Requirements:
You will need experience with UE5 and advanced knowledge of Maya. MotionBuilder experience would be beneficial. A keen eye for detail and the ability to deliver dynamic, realistic hand-keyed animations are essential. You will have a demonstrable understanding of the principles of animation. Responsibilities include:
* Experience working with mocap data, including clean-up and re-targeting.
* Working with the animation systems, tools, and processes in UE.
* Taking ownership of the animation requirements to ensure animations meet desired specifications.
* Collaborating with design, code, and the wider development team.
* Implementing and testing all animation requirements in-engine, along with fixing and polishing animations to meet the established quality bar.
* Being a team player and open to feedback.
Benefits:
* Fresh fruit and snacks.
* A friendly, focused, ambitious, and relaxed working environment.
* Ongoing training and development, with career progression.
* Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, and coffee shops.
* Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA.
* Group Life Insurance.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Group Income Protection.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Cycle To Work Scheme.
* Eye-Care Vouchers.
* Bring your dog to work! We're a dog-friendly studio.
* Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
* In-house clubs and socials, including board games, tennis, football, and D&D nights.
* Regular socials including project wrap parties, team and studio events, and charity fundraising events.
Role Information:
Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Portsmouth
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Service Type: Art
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite
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