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 fixed-term contract. The role requires thorough knowledge of character integration into a UE5 project using state machine control, including debugging and refining the state machine for detailed character animation. Proficiency in UE5 animation systems (state machines, animation graphs, blend trees, blueprints) is essential. Animation and rigging skills, Maya experience, and scripting knowledge are beneficial but not mandatory. Teamwork and openness to feedback are crucial. The role involves collaborating within a team to deliver high-quality animation within a game development environment.
Must have:
  • UE5 character integration & state machine control
  • UE5 animation systems expertise (state machines, animation graphs, blend trees, blueprints)
  • Debugging and refining animation state machines
  • Teamwork and 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
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Great seafront location
  • 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 Portsmouth studio in the heart of the beautiful Gunwharf Quays, 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
  • Ongoing training and development, with career progression
  • 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, 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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