Motion Capture Animator Job at Climax Studios (Liverpool)

Motion Capture Animator

Climax Studios was established over 30 years ago, we have an extensive history i...

Location

United Kingdom , Portsmouth

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Show a sound understanding of animation principles
Technically competent and have a thorough understanding of animation processes
Respond well to feedback and act upon it
Experience implementing motion capture data
Good communicator and at ease working within a team
Capable of working to tight deadlines when required
Degree, related qualification or equivalent experience in Animation
Strong folio including examples of realistic animation
Successfully worked with iterative development and rapid gameplay prototyping
Current console development experience

Job Responsibility

Fine detail cleanup of mocap assets
Critique and iterate in a cross-discipline group
Follow and recreate established art styles
Reliably demonstrate an aptitude for the platform technology, asset discipline and pipeline processes

What we offer

Excellent holiday package
Regular social events
A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
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

Fulltime

Motion Capture Animator

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Show a sound understanding of animation principles
Technically competent and have a thorough understanding of animation processes
Respond well to feedback and act upon it
Experience implementing motion capture data
Good communicator and at ease working within a team
Capable of working to tight deadlines when required
Degree, related qualification or equivalent experience in Animation
Strong folio including examples of realistic animation
Successfully worked with iterative development and rapid gameplay prototyping
Current console development experience

Job Responsibility

Fine detail cleanup of mocap assets
Critique and iterate in a cross-discipline group
Follow and recreate established art styles
Reliably demonstrate an aptitude for the platform technology, asset discipline and pipeline processes

What we offer

Excellent holiday package
Regular social events
A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
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

Fulltime

Motion Capture Animator

Climax is one of the leading creative lights of independent games development wi...

Location

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Show a sound understanding of animation principles
Technically competent and have a thorough understanding of animation processes
Respond well to feedback and act upon it
Experience implementing motion capture data
Good communicator and at ease working within a team
Capable of working to tight deadlines when required
Degree, related qualification or equivalent experience in Animation
Strong folio including examples of realistic animation
Successfully worked with iterative development and rapid gameplay prototyping
Current console development experience

Job Responsibility

Fine detail cleanup of mocap assets
Critique and iterate in a cross-discipline group
Follow and recreate established art styles
Reliably demonstrate an aptitude for the platform technology, asset discipline and pipeline processes

What we offer

Excellent holiday package
Regular social events
A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
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

Fulltime

Technical Motion Capture Animator

We are seeking an experienced Technical Mo Cap Animator, you will create high-qu...

Location

United Kingdom , Portsmouth

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience working as a Technical/ Mo Cap Animator on at least one published AAA console title
Extensive experience with MotionBuilder and Maya
Proven experience with mocap clean up tools
Understanding of human anatomy, body/ creature mechanics, and all animation principles
Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 5.

Job Responsibility

Clean, process, and retarget captured data to digital character rigs
Collaborate with directors, animators, and tech artists to refine performance quality
Integrate animations into the engines
Troubleshoot mo cap rigs, and markers etc
Ensure animation quality meets artistic and technical standards across all assets
Work with the wider art, design and code teams to champion best technical practices
As part of reviews, able to provide constructive critique and solutions
Ability to self-motivate as-well-as motivate other members of the team.

What we offer

Excellent holiday package
Regular social events
A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
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

Fulltime

Technical Motion Capture Animator

Climax is one of the leading creative lights of independent games development wi...

Location

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience working as a Technical/ Mo Cap Animator on at least one published AAA console title
Extensive experience with MotionBuilder and Maya
Proven experience with mocap clean up tools
Understanding of human anatomy, body/ creature mechanics, and all animation principles
Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 5.

Job Responsibility

Clean, process, and retarget captured data to digital character rigs
Collaborate with directors, animators, and tech artists to refine performance quality
Integrate animations into the engines
Troubleshoot mo cap rigs, and markers etc.
Ensure animation quality meets artistic and technical standards across all assets
Work with the wider art, design and code teams to champion best technical practices
As part of reviews, able to provide constructive critique and solutions
Ability to self-motivate as-well-as motivate other members of the team.

What we offer

Excellent holiday package
Regular social events
A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
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

Fulltime

Animator and Motion Designer

Location

India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

Lollypop Design Studio

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

1-2 years of experience in animation, motion graphics, or motion design
Expertise in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and other computer-aided design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, and InDesign
Understanding of motion graphics production workflow, including storyboarding, animation, and video editing
Proficiency in video shooting, editing, and creating engaging short-form content for marketing and branding purposes
Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to create visually striking layouts, typography, and graphic compositions
Excellent illustration skills with a keen eye for detail and design aesthetics
Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with AI tools such as Runway, Pika, Sora, Midjourney, or similar platforms for video generation, motion design, and creative automation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
ability to work well in a team environment and meet tight deadlines
Ability to take projects from start to finish with minimal supervision

Job Responsibility

Conceptualize and create high-quality animations, motion graphics, and illustrations for marketing campaigns and digital platforms
Proactively recommend and develop creative communications, from initial design concepts to final sampling
Develop compelling motion graphics, explainer videos, and character animations for marketing campaigns
Design and animate graphics for digital marketing channels, including social media, websites, and campaigns
Create engaging short-form video content for social media, brand storytelling, and promotional campaigns
Create high-quality AI-generated videos, ads, and animations using tools such as Runway, Pika, and Sora (or similar)
Leverage AI tools to enhance video production, speed, creativity, and storytelling across campaigns
Work closely with the creative team to develop and execute visually compelling content
Maintain a rigorous quality check on all pieces to ensure the highest standards
Develop storyboards and animation concepts for motion graphics and video content

Fulltime

3d animation lead

Lakshya is Looking for Animation Lead who can Provides leadership to the animati...

Location

India , Gurugram

Salary:

Not provided

Keywords Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Skilled at creating high quality 3D Animations on both Keyframe and Mocap - Characters or Creatures
Skilled at using industry standard software such as Maya, Max, Motion Builder, Blender, Unreal Engine
Good knowledge of In Game Animations / Cinematics creation pipeline
Good knowledge of tools and techniques for efficient creation of 3D Animations for both Keyframe and Motion Capture
Some experience of playing a leadership role within the Animation team – deciphering client requirements and feedback, polishing animations, reviewing the work of others, and providing critical feedback etc
Atleast THREE years of experience in a 3D game, 3D Production or Game Art Services company in a Lead or Associate Animation Lead role
In the face of ambiguity, acts decisively, after weighing the pros and cons of the different courses available, and consulting other experts / seniors
Sets a personal example for the team through their conduct and professional behavior – treating people well, coming to work on time, not wasting time etc
Seeks and understands the objective of changes and actively supports organizational efforts to increase effectiveness and efficiency
Shares his ideas, suggestions, and views honestly and openly with the management and team to create a positive organization culture and teamwork

Job Responsibility

Understands the client brief for the assigned work completely and thoroughly
Works closely with the Senior/Junior animation artists / Leads to capture the team’s questions before the work is estimated or scheduled
Helps in the creation of bids that are competitive yet realistic
Ensures that questions, explanations, and delivery notes going fromthe team to the client are clearly articulated and supported by examples references
Ensures that the team attends to client’s feedback promptly and efficiently
Establishes a production workflow for a project that can help the team to deliver good quality work in an efficient way
Establishes an effective work review process for the project, including effective quality checkpoints
Creates a daily work completion plan with the artist
Drives the production team to work as per this plan and to deliver work within the planned deadline
If required, assists in creating or polishing animations, be it Keyframe or Motion Capture

What we offer

Opportunity to work on some of the best-known game titles in the world
Competitive salaries and annual performance-based bonuses
Generous paid time off
26 Annual leaves and additional paid time off at the year-end (from 25th December to 1st January)
Term Insurance and Personal accidental insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental and emotional wellbeing
Special Education Assistance Scheme

Fulltime

Technical Digital Asset Manager (Motion & Video Workflows)

We are seeking a highly technical Digital Asset Manager to oversee the lifecycle...

Location

United States , Culver City

Salary:

65.00 - 68.00 USD / Hour

Aquent

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience: 4 to 5+ years of experience in digital asset management, post-production supervision, or technical operations
Industry Background: Experience working within a high-volume media, broadcast, entertainment, e-commerce, large-scale tech platform, or global retail/apparel organization
Technical Ecosystem: Deep technical understanding of motion and video file formats, codecs, and project dependencies
Software Fluency: Native fluency and understanding of the Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem (specifically After Effects and Premiere Pro) and familiarity with 3D pipelines (e.g., Cinema 4D)
Storage Infrastructure: Experience managing assets across enterprise DAMs, SAN/NAS high-performance storage, and cloud review tools like Frame.io
Interpersonal Leadership: Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Background screening required

Job Responsibility

Pipeline Management: Oversee the organization and storage of active "hot" motion projects, ensuring animators and editors are utilizing high-speed storage correctly and not bottlenecking local or cloud sync drives
Novel & Spatial Workflows: Adapt processes to accommodate cutting-edge and novel workflows, including motion capture, spatial capture, and emerging hardware asset types
Process Standardization & Adoption: Act as a cross-functional change agent and empathetic "enforcer" to unify varied, legacy workflows across different internal studio teams
Asset Dependency & Packaging: Manage the complex linking of source files (footage, vectors, audio)
Archiving & Taxonomy: Lead the migration of wrapped motion projects into cold storage
Vendor & Handoff Coordination: Facilitate the secure transfer of massive source files and ProRes masters between internal teams and external post-production vendors
System Governance: Monitor storage capacities, render caches, and scratch disks
Workflow Development & Optimization: Continuously evaluate and improve existing workflows

What we offer

subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
paid sick leave
retirement plans with a match

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