Senior Gameplay Animator

1 Month ago • 4-8 Years • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Climax Studios seeks a Senior Gameplay Animator (12-month FTC) to work on locomotion animation. Responsibilities include processing mocap data, retargeting and pose matching in MotionBuilder, editing and refining character performances, collaborating with animation programmers and designers, working within UE5 and its animation systems, ensuring animations meet requirements, and collaborating with the wider development team. The ideal candidate possesses advanced knowledge of Maya and MotionBuilder, experience with UE5 and Motion Matching, a keen eye for detail, and a demonstrable understanding of animation principles. The role involves implementing and testing animations in-engine and fixing/polishing to established quality standards.
Must have:
  • UE5 & Motion Matching experience
  • Advanced Maya & MotionBuilder skills
  • Mocap data processing & retargeting
  • Excellent animation principles understanding
  • Collaboration & feedback receptiveness
Perks:
  • Regular social events
  • Pension
  • Fresh fruit and snacks
  • Ongoing training & development
  • Discount card
  • Group Private Medical Insurance
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Private Dental Insurance
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Cycle To Work Scheme
  • Eye-Care Vouchers
  • Bring your dog to work
  • Bean to cup coffee machine
  • In-house clubs and socials

Job Details

Description

Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way. It truly is an exciting and inspiring place to work and you'll be based out of our new Edinburgh studio based in the heart of the city overlooking the historic castle.

You take your creativity seriously and games should be what get you fired up and passionate. At Climax we embrace those who see things in a different way and aren’t afraid to try-out new things and push themselves out of their comfort zones.

We are seeking a Senior Gamplay Animator, they should be a senior-level animator with gameplay animation experience. Have good technical ability and be able to work collaboratively with animation programmers and designers.

Requirements

They will need experience with UE5 and Motion Matching, an advanced knowledge of Maya and MotionBuilder. A keen eye for detail and the albilty to deliver dynamic realistic character animations. Have demonstrable understanding of the principles of animation.The animator will primarily work on locomotion and would be responsible for:

  • Processing the mocap data
  • Retargeting and pose match data in MotionBuilder
  • Editing and manipulating the data, refine the posing, timing and weight of the character performances.
  • Working with the animation systems, tools and processes in UE.
  • Taking ownership of the animation requirements, to ensure animations are delivered to desired requirements.
  • Working collaboratively with design, code and the wider development team.
  • Implementing and testing all animation requirements in-engine, along with fixing & polishing animations to the already established quality bar.
  • Be a team player and be open to feedback.

Benefits

  • Regular social events
  • Pension
  • Fresh fruit and snacks
  • A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
  • Ongoing training and development, with career progression
  • Discount card for all the shopping centre stores
  • Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
  • Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Private Dental Insurance
  • Group Income Protection
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Cycle To Work Scheme
  • Eye-Care Vouchers

Perks

  • Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.
  • Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
  • Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.
  • In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
  • Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Climax Studios

Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Portsmouth

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: Art

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

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About The Company

Climax was founded over 30 years ago and is located in the coastal city of Portsmouth.  

We have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, delivering entire games, through to co-development and technological problem solving and we’ve won many awards along the way. 

We're currently developing AAA console games and looking for developers to join us.

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