Senior Animator

1 Month ago • All levels

Animation

Job Description

Lighthouse Games, a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa, seeks a Senior Animator to create compelling animations for characters and storytelling. This role involves designing and producing high-quality animations for characters and cinematics, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and refining animations based on feedback. The successful candidate will have professional experience in mocap character animation, expertise in Maya/MotionBuilder, and a strong understanding of realistic animation principles. Join a dynamic team to contribute to a best-in-class game.

Good To Have:

Experience with facial animation techniques

Must Have:

Design and produce high-quality animations for characters and cinematics.
Collaborate with designers, artists, programmers for gameplay animations.
Iterate and refine animations based on lead feedback for optimal performance.
Stay abreast of industry trends and tools to enhance animation quality.
Professional animation experience in video game industry, mocap focus.
Expertise in Maya and/or MotionBuilder.
Strong understanding of realistic animation principles.
Mocap clean-up and keyframing skills.
Compelling portfolio showcasing diverse and realistic character animations.

Perks:

25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Private Pension Scheme
Private Healthcare
Health and Well-Being Benefits
Dental Care
Optical treatments
Mental Health Support

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Description

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa, committed to redefining the gaming experience through innovation and creativity. We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Animator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting compelling animations that elevate our characters and bring our storytelling to life. Work alongside industry veterans and contribute to the creation of a best-in-class game that resonates with players.

We kindly want to inform you that we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship for this position at the moment. Therefore, candidates should already have eligibility to work in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and produce high-quality animations for characters and cinematics, ensuring a seamless integration within the game environment.
Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and programmers to develop animations that fulfill gameplay requirements while adhering to the overall artistic vision.
Iterate and refine animations based on feedback from the lead to ensure optimal performance and player immersion.
Stay abreast of industry trends and tools, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance animation quality and workflow efficiency.

Requirements

Professional animation experience in the video game industry, with a focus on mocap character animation.
Demonstrated expertise in Maya and/or MotionBuilder.
Strong understanding of realistic animation principles. Mocap clean-up and keyframing.
A compelling portfolio showcasing diverse animations and realistic character animations.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Exceptional communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
A genuine passion for gaming and storytelling through animation.
Experience with facial animation techniques is highly desirable.