Technical Animator (12 months FTC)

3 Months ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Climax Studios seeks an experienced Technical Animator for a 12-month contract. The role demands thorough knowledge of character integration into a UE5 project using state machine control, including debugging and refinement. Proficiency in UE5 animation systems (state machines, animation graphs, blend trees, blueprints) is crucial. While animation and rigging skills and Maya/scripting experience are beneficial, they are not mandatory. The ideal candidate is a team player open to feedback. Responsibilities involve integrating characters, debugging state machines, and refining animation details within the UE5 project.
Must have:
  • Thorough knowledge of character integration into UE5
  • Proficiency in UE5 animation systems (state machines, animation graphs, blend trees, blueprints)
  • Debugging and refining state machines
  • Team player, open to feedback
Good to have:
  • Animation and rigging skills
  • Maya and tools/scripting experience
Perks:
  • Excellent holiday package
  • Regular social events
  • Fresh fruit and snacks
  • Friendly working environment
  • Great location
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Group Private Medical Insurance
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Private Dental Insurance
  • Group Income Protection
  • 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 Liverpool studio in the heart of the beautiful Albert Docks, overlooking the harbour.

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 an Experienced Technical Animator,  with a thorough knowledge of character integration into a UE5 project with state machine control.

Requirements

This role requires a thorough knowledge of character integration into a UE5 project with state machine control. This includes debugging and refining the state machine to cater for the fine details of the animation of characters within the project.

  • A thorough knowledge of UE5 animation systems, including state machines / animation graphs, blend trees and blueprints.
  • Animation and rigging skill would be a bonus but not strictly necessary.
  • Some Maya and tools / scripting would be a bonus but again not strictly necessary.
  • Be a team player and be open to feedback.

Benefits

  • Excellent holiday package
  • Regular social events
  • Fresh fruit and snacks
  • A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
  • Great dockside location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
  • Ongoing training and development, with career progression
  • 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, Liverpool

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: Art

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite

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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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