Gameplay Animator (All levels)

5 Months ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Gameplay Animator at Playground Games, you will create and implement high-quality key-frame and mocap animation assets. You will collaborate on mocap shoots, following content workflows and technical constraints. The role requires exceptional key-frame animation skills, proficiency in weight, timing, and posing. The ideal candidate will have a passion for game development and awareness of industry trends. This contract role is based at their state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa, with a hybrid work model and relocation assistance available.
Must have:
  • Exceptional key-frame animation skills.
  • Proficient command of weight, timing, and posing.
  • Deep passion for game development.
Good to have:
  • Experience working on console or RPG games.
  • Skills in motion capture and facial animation.

Job Details

Playground Games is looking for a Gameplay Animator to join our talented Fable team on a contract basis. 

ABOUT US: 

As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We are excited to be rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and are expanding our diverse team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre.   

ABOUT THE ROLE:  

As a Gameplay Animator at Playground, you are passionate, eager to learn, and a keen problem solver. We seek creative animators with a deep fondness for gaming and an understanding of how to implement animations in a game engine. 

Your experience in animation will have given you a solid foundation to build on and a developed eye for the breakdown and design of animation focused mechanics. 

Whether you're a seasoned animator with a strong foundation or an emerging talent ready to grow your skills, this role offers an opportunity to enhance your understanding of animation-focused mechanics. 

This is a contract role based at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa. We have a hybrid work model in place with a minimum of 3 days a week in studio. Relocation assistance is available if required. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:  

  • Create and iterate on high-quality key-frame and mocap animation assets and implement them in-game. 
  • Following guidelines on content workflows and planning will form a part of your responsibilities. 
  • Collaborate in the execution of mocap shoots while being mindful of technical constraints. 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:  

  • Showcase exceptional key-frame animation skills in a reel that demonstrates your mastery of foundational animation principles and acting abilities. 
  • Illustrate a proficient command of weight, timing, and posing through your ability to manipulate motion capture data and key-frame animation. 
  • A deep passion for game development and a keen awareness of current titles and industry trends will set you apart. 

DESIRABLE (NOT REQUIRED):  

  • Experience working on console games or RPG games.
  • Skills in motion capture and facial animation. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a world-class game with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry’s most exciting first-party game studios.  

Playground Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion fuels creativity. We are dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming working environment.   

We strive to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. It drives our innovation and connects us closer to our players. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion across age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.  

At Playground Games we recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, well-being and retention of our colleagues. We celebrate difference and welcome everyone to join us and to be themselves at work. 

If you require any reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact us on recruitment@playground-games.com 

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