Animator

6 Months ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Big Ant Studios is seeking a highly talented and motivated Animator to contribute to the development of console and PC sports titles. Responsibilities include editing and cleaning motion capture data using Motion Builder, working with the in-house engine for optimal results, and collaborating with senior artists to ensure high-quality output. Strong animation skills, particularly in body mechanics, and proficiency in Motion Builder are essential. The ideal candidate is flexible, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a team player with a creative problem-solving approach. A passion for sports and experience with scripting languages (Python, Lua) are advantageous.
Must have:
  • Strong animation skills (body mechanics)
  • Motion Builder proficiency
  • Collaboration with senior artists
  • High-quality output
  • Working with in-house engine
Good to have:
  • Understanding of sports
  • Scripting (Python, Lua)
Perks:
  • Drinks supplied in studio
  • Professional development support

Job Details

*Please note you will need to have working rights in Australia. At this stage, we cannot sponsor a working visa.*

Big Ant Studios are looking for a highly talented and motivated Animator to play a key role in the studio.

Join us in making some of console and PC’s biggest sports titles from our centrally located Adelaide studio.

Your responsibilities:

  • Edit and clean motion capture body and face data using Motion Builder
  • Working with the in-house engine to achieve the best possible results
  • Working with other Senior Artists to ensure the highest quality output

We are looking for someone with:

  • Strong animation skills, especially with body mechanics
  • Strong technical skills in Motion Builder

Bonus points:

  • Understanding of and interest in sports.
  • Experience with scripting languages (Python, Lua)

You also need to be:

  • Flexible and open-minded.
  • Determined and self-motivated.
  • Prepared to rise to a challenge.
  • Always striving for quality.
  • Creative and innovative.
  • A Team player
  • Self-driven
  • Creative problem solver
  • A keen eye for detail and composition

The company:

Big Ant Studios is one of the oldest and largest game developers in Australia. Based in Southbank, Melbourne and another studio in the Adelaide CBD, we develop premium sports titles for multiple platforms.

Benefits:

Big Ant offers a central location, an experienced team and perks include drinks supplied in studio and professional development support.

At Big Ant we believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds are key to creating experiences everyone can enjoy. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

*Please note you will need to have working rights in Australia. At this stage, we cannot sponsor a working visa.*

Similar Jobs

Light Speed Studios - Senior Cinematic Animator

Light Speed Studios

California, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
CD PROJEKT RED - Senior Gameplay Animator

CD PROJEKT RED

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
1 Month ago
SEGA - Lead Technical Animator

SEGA

Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Sega (UK) - Lead Animator

Sega (UK)

Horsham, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
lucas films - Crowd Technical Director

lucas films

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
good job games - Animator - Marketing/Studio

good job games

İstanbul, Türkiye (On-Site)
9 Months ago
Convai Technologies - Character Animator

Convai Technologies

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt (Hybrid)
1 Year ago
boulder media - 2D Animation Team Lead

boulder media

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid)
3 Days ago
NXP - Gameplay Animator

NXP

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (Hybrid)
4 Weeks ago
Epic Games - Senior Technical Animator

Epic Games

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
2 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Sega (UK) - Lead Animator

Sega (UK)

Horsham, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
SEGA - Lead Technical Animator

SEGA

Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Sandbox VR - Assistant Store Manager

Sandbox VR

Singapore (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Sandbox VR - Shift Lead (Key Holder)

Sandbox VR

Kirkland, Washington, United States (On-Site)
2 Years ago
CD PROJEKT RED - Senior Gameplay Animator

CD PROJEKT RED

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Playground Games - Senior Cinematic Animator

Playground Games

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Deck 13 - Senior Game Programmer

Deck 13

Frankfurt Am Main, Hessen, Germany (Hybrid)
3 Weeks ago
UPF Industries  - Senior Animator

UPF Industries

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
3 Days ago
Ubisoft - Technical Animator

Ubisoft

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Elysium Game Studio - Senior Gameplay Animator / Animation Consultant

Elysium Game Studio

Berlin, Berlin, Germany (On-Site)
4 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Thales - Logistics and Warehouse Employee

Thales

Eden, New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Xplor Technologies - Senior Manager, Customer Support

Xplor Technologies

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Hybrid)
2 Weeks ago
Canva - Senior Frontend Engineer - Canva Docs

Canva

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (Remote)
3 Months ago
Cubic corporation - Technician Field Services

Cubic corporation

Murarrie, Queensland, Australia (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Accurate - Application Support Engineer

Accurate

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia (Hybrid)
5 Months ago
WebTech Corporation - V&V Engineer

WebTech Corporation

Rydalmere, New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)
1 Year ago
Clearwater Analytics - Solutions Consultant

Clearwater Analytics

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)
1 Month ago
easygo - Software Development Engineer, Full-Stack

easygo

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Nine - Engineering Manager

Nine

McMahons Point, New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Cubic corporation - Exercise and Simulation Control (EXCON/SIMCON) Technician

Cubic corporation

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)
1 Year ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Animation Jobs

Rockstar Games - Senior Animation R&D Programmer

Rockstar Games

Oakville, Ontario, Canada (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Xentrix studios - Animation – Senior Artist

Xentrix studios

India (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Avalanche Studios Group - Senior Cinematic Animator

Avalanche Studios Group

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden (Hybrid)
4 Weeks ago
flying wild hog - Cinematic Animator

flying wild hog

(Remote)
3 Months ago
Qingci Games - Urgent Animation Storyboard Artist

Qingci Games

Xiamen, Fujian, China (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Epic Games - Senior Technical Animator

Epic Games

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
2 Months ago
fable vison studios - Animation Imagination Podcast Launches by FableVision Summer Interns

fable vison studios

Boston, Massachusetts, United States (On-Site)
3 Years ago
Sperasoft - Technical Animator

Sperasoft

Belgrade, Serbia (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
IO Interactive - Senior Gameplay Animator

IO Interactive

Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Techland - Junior Technical Animator

Techland

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
2 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Big Ant Studios is an Australian game development studio founded in 2001 by CEO Ross Symons, a software development pioneer with a professional history that stretches back to the 1970's when he first authored a number of internationally published books on programming and games for platforms including the TRS80 and Commodore PET/VIC20/64 series of personal computers.

Big Ant Studios, one of the largest game developers in Australia, develop premium character action and racing content for platforms that include the Sony PlayStation2, PlayStation3, Nintendo Wii,  Microsoft Xbox360, and PC.

Supported by such leading global publishers as THQ, Konami, and Sierra Entertainment, Big Ant Studios have achieved significant market success. Every console title developed by Big Ant Studios has gone on to sell multiple hundred thousand units.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (On-Site)

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (On-Site)

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (On-Site)

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (On-Site)

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (On-Site)

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (On-Site)

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (On-Site)

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (On-Site)

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (On-Site)

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Big Ant Studios

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug