Senior Animator

1 Week ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Expression is a fully remote game developer founded in 2022, with a team of 100+ members. They're seeking a Senior Animator to join their growing team. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Lead Animator, mentoring the animation team, developing animation solutions, researching new techniques, and delivering high-standard animations. The role requires at least 5 years of games industry experience, experience with shipped titles, knowledge of motion capture editing, and proficiency in Maya and Unreal Engine. The role offers competitive salary, flexible working hours, remote working, 30 days annual leave, and private medical insurance.
Must have:
  • 5+ years experience in the games industry
  • Experience working on shipped AA/AAA FPS title
  • Understanding of motion capture editing
  • Self motivated and organized
  • Capable of working to a schedule
  • Advanced knowledge of Maya and Unreal Engine 4/5
  • Understanding of the rigging and skinning process
  • Ability to implement animations in engine
  • Proven experience to give and receive feedback
  • A team player!
Perks:
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote working
  • 30 days annual leave
  • Private medical insurance with BUPA

Job Details

Expression is a fully remote game developer for console and PC, founded in 2022, and now home to 100+ talented team members.


We're proud to have already been recognised twice as a GamesIndustry.biz Best Places to Work - a reflection of our commitment to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work.


Our multi-disciplined team has shipped extraordinary games for some of the industry’s biggest studios and franchises. By attracting exceptional talent, we bring life, depth, and texture to the projects of our publishers and partners. At Expression, we don't just paint the picture - we tell the story!


We're currently working on several exciting projects and are looking for a Senior Animator to join our growing team.


Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with and support the Lead Animator 
  • Provide mentoring and guidance to the animation team
  • Help develop animation blueprints and other in-engine animation solutions
  • Research and develop new techniques to push animation quality
  • Deliver high standard animations and support more junior team members to do the same

What we’re looking for

  • A minimum 5 years experience in the games industry
  • Experience working on at least one shipped AA/AAA FPS title
  • Understanding of motion capture editing
  • Self motivated and organized
  • Capable of working to a schedule
  • Advanced knowledge of Maya and Unreal Engine 4/5
  • An understanding of the rigging and skinning process
  • Ability to implement animations in engine, working with animation blueprints or equivalent
  • Proven experience to give and receive feedback in a professional manner
  • A team player!

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote working
  • 30 days annual leave in addition to all bank holidays
  • Private medical insurance with BUPA

Note - we can only accept applications from current UK residents who hold the right to work live and work in the UK

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About The Company

Founded in 2022, Expression is a fully remote game developer for console and PC.

 

Our multi-disciplined team has shipped extraordinary games for some of the industry’s biggest studios and franchises. By attracting exceptional talent, we're able to bring life, depth and texture to the projects of our publishers and partners. At Expression, we don't just paint the picture - we tell the story.


In September 2023, Expression was recognised as one of the best mid-sized companies at the gamesindustry.biz Best Places to Work Awards UK.

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