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Lead Animator

United Kingdom, Oxford · Job Posted January 20, 2026
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We’re hiring a Lead Animator to help shape an unannounced title and to be part of a major new project built by a seasoned team known for outstanding shooters. This exciting opportunity can be based out of any of our studios in Oxford, Warwick or Runcorn, offering flexibility, collaboration, and the chance to work with a world-class team!

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and mentor a team of animators, setting benchmarks and best-practice workflows for creature and character, viewport animation
  • Working with the creature and viewport animators, balancing creative goals with production realities and gameplay needs
  • Collaborate with Art, Design, Programming, Tech Animation to integrate animation seamlessly into game engines and PBR pipelines
  • Create high-quality, in-game animations that meet style guides and technical constraints
  • review and give actionable feedback
  • Working with production, helping to make sure the project has the correct visibility and that all work is tracked and meets the project needs

Requirements

  • A strong understanding of creature and viewport motions (locomotion, combat, behaviours), using the core principles of animation
  • Mastery of industry tools such as Maya and Blender, plus solid knowledge of game-engine animation systems
  • Previous experience with motion capture pipelines: planning, directing, cleaning, fixing, and polishing data to a shippable standard is a plus
  • Strong collaboration with art direction, tech anim, and code to help guide the animators to produce shippable content
  • Solid understanding of data structures and production pipelines
  • able to diagnose and resolve animation/technical issues efficiently
  • Proven leadership experience: delegating tasks, mentoring animators, and maintaining team morale and performance
  • Clear communicator who can present direction, reviews, and status to stakeholders and external partners

Nice to have

Previous experience with motion capture pipelines: planning, directing, cleaning, fixing, and polishing data to a shippable standard is a plus

What we offer

  • 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision
  • Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover
  • Enhanced Family Leave
  • Interest Free, Tax-Free loans
  • Enhanced Pension Scheme
  • EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
  • a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events
  • relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support
  • free parking at the studio

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