Animator

3 Weeks ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Studio Gobo seeks a talented Animator to create exceptional gameplay animations, contribute to cutscenes and in-world animations, collaborate with designers and programmers, prototype animation systems, and maintain AAA standards. Responsibilities include animating characters (bipeds and creatures) with personality and fluidity, applying animation principles while optimizing for technical constraints, and contributing to in-game cutscenes. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional keyframe animation skills, understands animation principles, and is proficient in Maya and game engines. A passion for animation, games, and storytelling is essential.
Must have:
  • Exceptional keyframe animation skills
  • Deep understanding of animation principles
  • Proficiency with Maya and game engines
  • Passion for animation, games, and storytelling
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of character rigging and scripting
Perks:
  • 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays
  • Bonus Anniversary Holidays
  • Generous Team Project Bonuses
  • Visa & Relocation Package
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Private Dental Insurance
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Group Income Protection
  • EAP
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Cycle & Tech Scheme
  • Eye-care Vouchers
  • Train Travel Season Ticket Loan
  • Health and Wellbeing Allowance
  • Free Lunches
  • Snacks and Drinks
  • Social Clubs
  • Game and Book Library
  • Dog-friendly workplace
  • Project Wrap Parties

Job Details

Description

Studio Gobo is an established AAA games studio, part of the Keywords family. Our team has worked on multiple world class projects for companies such as Guerrilla Games, Arkane, Warner Bros, Ubisoft, Disney and Tencent. Projects include LEGO Horizon Adventures, Hogwarts Legacy, For Honor, Star Wars: Rise Against the Empire playsets for Disney Infinity 3.0. and more...

We are searching for a talented Animator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll primarily focus on crafting exceptional gameplay animations, while also contributing to cutscenes, narrative sequences, and in-world animations as needed.

At Studio Gobo, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and inspiring workplace. With a 4.7-star employee satisfaction rating on Glassdoor, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and an award-winning environment that makes creativity thrive.

As an Animator at Studio Gobo, you will...

  • Create inspiring animations for characters, both bipeds and creatures, with personality and fluidity.
  • Apply animation principles to deliver high-quality work that adheres to artistic direction while optimizing for technical constraints.
  • Collaborate closely with lead animators, game designers, and programmers to ensure your work meets gameplay intentions and engine capabilities.
  • Quickly prototype and visualize animation systems to shape gameplay and animation discussions.
  • Contribute to in-game cutscenes and performance animations when needed.
  • Solve challenges with a proactive and creative mindset, maintaining AAA standards at every step.

What we’re looking for:

  • Exceptional keyframe animation skills with a portfolio or reel showcasing world-class character and creature animations.
  • A deep understanding of animation principles and how they enhance gameplay.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard tools like Maya and game engines.
  • A genuine passion for animation, games, and storytelling.
  • Knowledge of character rigging and scripting (advantageous but not essential).
  • A self-motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and communicates effectively.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Problem-solving expertise with a keen eye for identifying and resolving issues efficiently.

Benefits

When you join Studio Gobo you can expect to enjoy a unique culture. Whether its relaxing with one of our wellness benefits, or discussing the latest games over lunch, cooked by our in-house chef. The Studio knows that it’s the best people that make the best games and this is what Studio Gobo invests in. Below you will find all the benefits and perks you can enjoy as a Studio Gobo team member.

• Holidays - 22 days’ annual leave entitlement, plus 3 days’ studio closure over the Christmas period, giving a total of 25 days paid annual leave plus all 8 UK bank holidays.

• Bonus Anniversary Holidays - An additional day of annual leave for each year’s anniversary working at Studio Gobo, to a maximum of 5 extra days!

• Generous Team Project Bonuses

• Visa & Relocation Package - For qualified employees, we will pay for the visa costs for you and your family. We will also provide you with a relocation allowance.

• Company Pension Scheme – Employer contribution matching award-winning pension scheme provided by NEST under the UK governments automatic enrolment scheme.

• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) - ESPP is an easy way for staff to get involved in entry level company ownership or make a small profit on savings.

• Private Medical Insurance Scheme – Full private medical cover provided by BUPA Private Healthcare.

• Group Life Insurance

• Private Dental Insurance Scheme – Full private dental cover provided under our Dental plan company scheme.

• Group Income Protection

• EAP - Employee Assistance Program that assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their work, health, mental and emotional wellbeing.

• Volunteer Time Off ‘Studio Gobo in the Community’ – Spend one day per year on full pay volunteering for the non-profit organisation of your choice.

• Cycle & Tech Scheme – Receive up to £3000 worth of goodies as part of this salary sacrifice scheme.

• Eye-care Vouchers – Free eye tests.

• Train Travel Season Ticket Loan – Interest-free company loan to spread the cost of an annual season ticket.

• Health and Wellbeing Allowance - £50 per month to spend on your choice of a range of healthy activities.

• Fast Growing Studio – Plenty of room for career advancement

• Industry Conferences Budget – A generous annual studio conferences budget. Many of our employees benefit from attending conferences such as GDC, UnrealFest or SIGGRAPH, THU, Develop etc every year.

Perks

• Inspire & Motive Programme - Offering training opportunities, inspiring workshops and industry conferences.

• Free locally roasted Coffee & Speciality Teas

• Gobo Cereal Bar – Extensive granola, muesli and breakfast cereal selections.

• Full Chefs Kitchen & Equipment – Free use of our large full-sized chef’s kitchen ideal for whipping up a quick snack or a culinary feast.

• World Famous Free Lunches – Every Friday our studio enjoys a studio lunch together. Cooked in-house by our very own chef with meat, vegan and gluten free options available every week.

• Fresh Fruit & Healthy Snacks – Provided every day, with a suggestion board for new treats!

• Pastries, Cakes & Doughnuts – For the odd naughty pleasure.

• Soft Drinks Fridge – A large range of free chilled soft drinks.

• Gobo Beer & Wine Fridge – Free beers, ales and wine and even the odd gin and tonic! Grab a beer at our end of week Show and Tell sessions and see what everybody else in the company has been up to!

• In-house Social Clubs – There are lots of ways to socialise with your colleagues here! From day one you’re invited to join in clubs for D&D fans, board games, bouldering, drawing nights, yoga, cooking club – the list goes on and there is always space open for new members!

• Extensive Video Game & Book Library – Borrow a game, a book or even a whole console.

• Spacious Industrial Chic Studio Space – Many visitors comment on what an amazing studio space we have. We’ve invested a lot of time, thought and money into our studio. And we get to work in this space every day. Our working environment makes an incredible difference in our mood and productivity.

• Dogs with Jobs – Studio Gobo is a dog-friendly employer. Bring doggo into the studio to meet and hang out with the rest of the team any time!

• Project Wrap Parties, Cinema Nights & Team Nights Out – We work hard together so it’s good to let off steam and spend some time together seeing what the wonderful city of Brighton & Hove has to offer.

• Monthly Studio Social Nights – Once per month the studio plays host to the biggest party in Brighton & Hove (probably). The drinks fridge is open for all. Invite a loved one to join us for food, drinks and anything in an array of board games, Smash Bros tournaments or even a bit of karaoke.

• Summer Festival – Every year on a hot summer’s afternoon, we all leave work early to enjoy the sun with company organised pop-up diner, cocktail shack, bouncy castle, face painting and other fun amenities. The whole family is invited to spend the day coming to socialise with us, on us :)

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavour to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Studio Gobo

Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Brighton

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Pattern: In-office, Hybrid

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Studio Gobo is renowned for working on acclaimed and award winning games and with the best publishers and game creators. A Keywords Studio.

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