We're PIE Recruitment & we're thrilled to be the chosen recruitment partner forSKC Games&1956 Individuals. We're looking for sharp-as-a-tack, smart-as-a-whip AI & video game enthusiasts to create & grow unique interactive experiences.From their HQ on the Suffolk/Cambridge border, they're looking for talented programmers, artists and designers who want to do their best work in an ambitious, creative & collaborative environment.

1956 - SKC Games

3D Character Animator - Next Generation AI

Join a revolutionary AI solution, born from a gaming studio in Haverhill (Suffolk), as an experienced 3D Character Animator. This hands-on role involves bringing AI-powered, hand-crafted 3D characters to life using industry-standard tools and Unity. You will define and drive the animation pipeline, contributing directly to immersive, interactive, AI-powered experiences.

<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Background</h3>A revolutionary AI solution, born out of a gaming studio based in Haverhill (Suffolk), which is reshaping the future of AI with their hyper realistic avatars who can naturally converse to great detail, in any language of your choosing.With many uses for the product, including concierge / receptionist / exhibitor / entertainment solutions, they are attracting enormous amounts of interest already and have a large number of projects set to kick off over the next few months.<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Role Overview:</h3>We’re looking for an experienced 3D Character Animator to join the creative team and help bring a diverse range of AI-powered, hand-crafted 3D characters to life. Built entirely in-house using industry-standard tools and the PBR pipeline, these characters are designed for expressive, real-time interaction.This hands-on, production-focused role involves working closely with their Art Director, and 3D artists to deliver emotionally rich animations in Unity environments.As the sole animator, you will help define and drive our animation pipeline and performance benchmarks.This is a unique chance to work on cutting-edge real-time character performance systems, contributing directly to immersive, interactive, AI-powered experiences.<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Responsibilities:</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Create dynamic full-body and facial animations using keyframe and MoCap workflows.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Set up and refine character rigs for full-body and facial animation, working closely with the 3D art team.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Perform skinning and weighting to ensure clean deformation during animation.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Develop and refine facial performance using blend shapes, wrinkle maps, facial rigs, and visemes.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Collaborate with 3D artists and developers to ensure assets are animation-ready and optimised for real-time performance.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Set up, refine, and integrate animations in Unity, including asset implementation, state machine and blend tree setup, and quality testing.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Maintain high-quality animation deliverables on tight deadlines, contributing creative ideas to character performance and storytelling.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Required Skills & Experience:</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Minimum of 4 years’ experience working as a real-time 3D character animator.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong portfolio/showreel featuring both body and facial animation (keyframe and MoCap).</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Demonstrable proficiency with Unity, particularly in importing, testing, and refining animation workflows.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Familiarity with rigging techniques including joint-based and blend shape-driven systems</li><li class="leading-relaxed">An understanding of physics-driven animation, inverse kinematics (IK), and runtime animation systems.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience with motion capture pipelines and animation rigs.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Practical experience working with blend shapes, wrinkle maps, facial rigs, and viseme systems.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong understanding of character movement, weight, and physics.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Solid understanding of animation principles; performance, timing, emotion, and body language.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Comfortable working autonomously, while collaborating effectively with creative and technical team members.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Knowledge of animation integration into engines, including blend trees, state machines, and performance constraints.</li></ul>

thumbnail_Rockstar.webp

Rockstar.webp

Rockstar Jobs

thumbnail_EA.webp

EA.webp

EA Jobs

thumbnail_Playstation.webp

Playstation.webp

Playstation Jobs

small_Ubisoft.webp

thumbnail_Ubisoft.webp

Ubisoft.webp

Ubisoft Jobs

thumbnail_Epic Games.webp

Epic Games.webp

Epic Game Jobs

thumbnail_Riot Games.webp

Riot Games.webp

Riot Jobs

08cafc09dac48d655284704f063dc64e.webp

CDPR Jobs

80ad888d-4837-48d9-8b65-0ffdee910f35.webp

Krafton Jobs

thumbnail_a14feb4b393500244d0b8864bda07b2c.webp

a14feb4b393500244d0b8864bda07b2c.webp

Twitch Jobs

thumbnail_865c7fd0-1ffd-4000-80b6-1e69d6665257.webp

865c7fd0-1ffd-4000-80b6-1e69d6665257.webp

Larian Jobs

thumbnail_02_21_2024__11_00_53.webp

02_21_2024__11_00_53.webp

Wargaming Jobs

medium_naughty dog.webp

small_naughty dog.webp

thumbnail_naughty dog.webp

naughty dog.webp

Naughty Dog Jobs

large_netflix.webp

medium_netflix.webp

small_netflix.webp

thumbnail_netflix.webp

netflix.webp

Netflix Jobs

large_supercell.webp

medium_supercell.webp

small_supercell.webp

thumbnail_supercell.webp

supercell.webp

Supercell Jobs

zynga_logo.jpg

Zynga Jobs

Test your Unity Animations knowledge with this quiz! Explore concepts like Animator Controller, Blend Trees, and many more.

Test your Unity UI knowledge with this quiz! Explore essential concepts like Canvas, EventSystem and many more. 

Challenge yourself with this Unity Input System quiz! Test your skills in input mapping, device handling, and action events.

Take your Unity skills to the next level with Part 3 of this quiz, covering scripting, physics, rendering, and performance optimization!

Test your Unity expertise with this quiz, covering initialization to advanced rendering and physics!

Test your Unity knowledge with this comprehensive quiz, covering everything from MonoBehaviour basics to advanced physics, rendering, and optimization techniques across multiple difficulty levels!

Assess your knowledge of Unity's Rigidbody component and its advanced physics interactions with this in-depth quiz!

Test your understanding of Unity’s Physics, Movement, and MonoBehaviour with this insightful beginner-friendly quiz!

Dive into the fundamentals of open-world game development in Unity with this beginner-friendly quiz.

Challenge yourself with this beginner-friendly quiz on building an endless runner in Unity!

Test your beginner-level knowledge of Unity platformer development with this engaging quiz.

Test your basic knowledge of Unity and Unreal Engine with this beginner-friendly quiz on game development fundamentals.

This assessment evaluates your understanding of Unity's component-based architecture, how GameObjects and their components interact, the hierarchy system with nested GameObjects, and how to reference them in scripts.

This assessment evaluates your understanding of Unity's NavMesh system, including navigation baking, NavMeshAgents, pathfinding, obstacles, and scripting interactions with NavMesh to create AI-driven movement.

An assessment to test the correct usage of Unity's events and lifecycle functions in the context of the game "Clash Royale"

- This assessment gives us an idea of your C++ skills - Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Mayhem Studios, etc. - 10 Multiple Choice questions - Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Data Structures! 📋 &nbsp;- This assessment gives us an idea of your problem solving skills using DSA - Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: MPL, LILA Games, GSN Games, etc. - 10 Multiple Choice questions - Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Programming Patterns! 📋- This assessment gives us an idea of your code architecture skills - Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Dirtcube, PTW, Playshifu, etc. - 10 Multiple Choice questions - Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your OOPs skills! 📋- This assessment gives us an idea of your fundamental OOPS concepts and Solid principles skills - Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Hitwicket, GSN Games, Tomo Club, etc. - 10 Multiple Choice questions - Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Unity Skills 📋 - This assessment gives us an idea of your Unity fundamentals - Companies you can apply for after taking this assessment: Godspeed games, Salvation Games, nCore Games, etc. - 9 questions: 9 Multiple Choice - Minimum score needed to qualify: 80% - Average time to complete: 5 to 10 minutes

HappyRobot

Forward Deployed Engineer

Halcyon

Staff Engineer, Endpoint Agent

Enterprise Account Executive, Mid Atlantic - Carolinas

Copy of Copy of Staff Engineer, Endpoint Agent

Grammarly

Acquisition Marketing Manager

Fireworks AI

Executive Assistant

deel.

Payroll Associate | Austria

HappyRobot is a platform for building and deploying AI workers that automate communication, primarily targeting the logistics industry. We are seeking a versatile Forward Deployed Engineer to join our team. This role involves combining strong technical abilities with excellent communication skills, working directly with customers for onboarding, implementation, and ongoing support, while also contributing to product development and innovation.

Content Manager

Technical Support Engineer

Full-Stack Engineer

Legal Counsel

Head of Finance

Revenue Operations Analyst

Administration Manager

About Happyrobot HappyRobot is a platform to build and deploy AI workers that automate communication. <a href="https://www.loom.com/share/031bd86fc6ca4084b11fa8d745e493ed?sid=aa1c06a2-2cb7-4c9a-86d9-acd0f42927ec" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-800 hover:underline transition-colors duration-200">See a demo</a> Our AI workers connect to any system or data source to handle phone calls, email, messages… We target the logistics industry which relies heavily on communication to book, check on, & pay for freight. Primarily working with freight brokers, 3PLs, freight forwarders, shippers, warehouses, & other supply chain enterprises and tech startups. We’re thrilled to share that with our $44M Series B, HappyRobot has now raised a total of $62M — backed by leading investors who believe in our mission and vision for the future. We're looking for rockstars with a relentless drive, unstoppable energy, and a true passion for building something great—ready to embrace the challenge, push limits, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment. Role Overview We are looking for a versatile and highly skilled Forward Deployed Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will combine strong technical abilities with excellent communication skills, working directly with customers to ensure they maximize the value of HappyRobot’s AI platform. You will be involved in onboarding, implementation, and ongoing support, while also contributing to product development and innovation. ## What You’ll Do * Customer-Facing Engineering – Work closely with customers from onboarding to ongoing usage, helping them integrate and optimize our AI solutions. * Technical Development – Build new features, MVPs, and scalable solutions that directly impact customer outcomes. * Full-Stack Development – Utilize React, TypeScript, Node.js, and Python to develop robust applications and tools. * AI/ML Applications – Design, implement, and iterate on AI/ML solutions, including LLM prompting, tuning of voices, and transcribers to optimize use cases. * Integration & APIs – Manage APIs and integrations with third-party systems to ensure seamless functionality for customers. * Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success teams to deliver tailored solutions. * Iterative Problem-Solving – Continuously iterate and improve AI solutions based on customer feedback and evolving requirements. * Project Management – Prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality results. ## Must Have * Strong full-stack experience: React, TypeScript, Node.js. * Hands-on proficiency in Python. * Experience building AI/ML applications, including LLM prompting and tuning. * Ability to manage APIs and integrate with third-party systems. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. * Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. * Founder mindset: highly independent, takes ownership, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. ## Why join us? * Opportunity to work at a high-growth AI startup, backed by top investors. * Fast Growth - Backed by a16z and YC, on track for eight figure ARR. * Ownership & Autonomy - Take full ownership of projects and ship fast. * Top-Tier Compensation - Competitive salary + equity in a high-growth startup. * Comprehensive Benefits * Work With the Best - Join a world-class team of engineers and builders ## Our Operating Principles Extreme Ownership We take full responsibility for our work, outcomes, and team success. No excuses, no blame-shifting — if something needs fixing, we own it and make it better. This means stepping up, even when it’s not “your job.” If a ball is dropped, we pick it up. If a customer is unhappy, we fix it. If a process is broken, we redesign it. We don’t wait for someone else to solve it — we lead with accountability and expect the same from those around us. Craftsmanship Putting care and intention into every task, striving for excellence, and taking deep ownership of the quality and outcome of your work. Craftsmanship means never settling for “just fine.” We sweat the details because details compound. Whether it’s a product feature, an internal doc, or a sales call — we treat it as a reflection of our standards. We aim to deliver jaw-dropping customer experiences by being curious, meticulous, and proud of what we build — even when nobody’s watching. We are “majos” Be friendly & have fun with your coworkers. Always be genuine & honest, but kind. “Majo” is our way of saying: be a good human. Be approachable, helpful, and warm. We’re building something ambitious, and it’s easier (and more fun) when we enjoy the ride together. We give feedback with kindness, challenge each other with respect, and celebrate wins together without ego. Urgency with Focus Create the highest impact in the shortest amount of time. Move fast, but in the right direction. We operate with speed because time is our most limited resource. But speed without focus is chaos. We prioritize ruthlessly, act decisively, and stay aligned. We aim for high leverage: the biggest results from the simplest, smartest actions. We’re running a high-speed marathon — not a sprint with no strategy. Talent Density and Meritocracy Hire only people who can raise the average; ‘exceptional performance is the passing grade.’ Ability trumps seniority. We believe the best teams are built on talent density — every hire should raise the bar. We reward contribution, not titles or tenure. We give ownership to those who earn it, and we all hold each other to a high standard. A-players want to work with other A-players — that’s how we win. First-Principles Thinking Strip a problem to physics-level facts, ignore industry dogma, rebuild the solution from scratch. We don’t copy-paste solutions. We go back to basics, ask why things are the way they are, and rebuild from the ground up if needed. This mindset pushes us to innovate, challenge stale assumptions, and move faster than incumbents. It’s how we build what others think is impossible. The personal data provided in your application and during the selection process will be processed by Happyrobot, Inc., acting as Data Controller. By sending us your CV, you consent to the processing of your personal data for the purpose of evaluating and selecting you as a candidate for the position. Your personal data will be treated confidentially and will only be used for the recruitment process of the selected job offer. In relation to the period of conservation of your personal data, these will be eliminated after three months of inactivity in compliance with the GDPR and legislation on the protection of personal data. If you wish to exercise your rights of access, rectification, deletion, portability or opposition in relation to your personal data, you can do so through security@happyrobot.ai subject to the GDPR. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.happyrobot.ai/privacy-policy" target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-800 hover:underline transition-colors duration-200">https://www.happyrobot.ai/privacy-policy</a> By submitting your request, you confirm that you have read and understood this clause and that you agree to the processing of your personal data as described.

Follow Mayank - career advice

Follow Mayank Grover for game development resources

Free | C# | Midnight Pizza Fight

Free | C++ | Lethos

Free | C++ | Pong

Follow Abhishek - tech content

Follow Abhishek Smith for game programming content

This assessment gives us an idea of your C++ skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Mayhem Studios, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions- Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Data Structures! - This assessment gives us an idea of your problem solving skills using DSA- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: MPL, LILA Games, GSN Games, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions

Data Structures and Algorithms

Let's assess your Programming Patterns! ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your code architecture skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Dirtcube, PTW, Playshifu, etc.

Programming Patterns

Let's assess your OOPs skills! ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your fundamental OOPS concepts and Solid principles skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Hitwicket, GSN Games, Tomo Club, etc.

Object Oriented Programming

Let's assess your Unity Skills ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your Unity fundamentals- Companies you can apply for after taking this assessment: Godspeed games, Salvation Games, nCore Games, etc.

3D Character Animator - Next Generation AI

Job Details