Motion Capture Animator Job at Climax Studios (Edinburgh)

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 , Liverpool

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

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

Motion Graphic Designer and Animator

Crescendo is looking for a Motion Graphic Designer and Animator to transform ide...

Location

Honduras , San Pedro Sula or Tegucigalpa

Salary:

Not provided

PartnerHero

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2+ years of experience in motion graphics, animation, and video editing, with a portfolio showcasing your skills
Expertise in tools like Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, Figma, and Illustrator
Strong understanding of animation principles, typography, visual storytelling, and sound design
Strong expertise in storyboarding, visual design principles, and animation techniques
Possesses a strong artistic sense with a keen eye for aesthetics and creating visually engaging content
Familiarity with web publishing software and tools is preferred
Knowledge of UX/UI design principles
Experience creating UX-focused video content and screen captures for SaaS products
Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
A collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills for team-based projects

Job Responsibility

Under the direction of in-house creative directors and videographers, edit raw video footage into polished, engaging content for digital, social, and broadcast platforms
Incorporate motion graphics, sound design, and visual effects to enhance video narratives, with a particular focus on UX experience, journey, and product screen capture in SaaS products
Collaborate with creative directors, producers, and other team members to scale animation and video productions for the full-funnel assets request and goals, such as digital CX, product demos, webinar cuts, and internal ERG projects
Manage video workflows, including asset organization, versioning, and delivery
Stay current with trends in video editing and motion graphics to keep content fresh and innovative

What we offer

Hybrid working arrangements
Competitive base salary
Attractive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision options that are applicable per country of residence for all our full-time employees
Access to free posture-based fitness workouts from home
Training opportunities provided by Crescendo and outside entities
Be part of a people-first, values-driven organization
Work with innovative global partners and diverse teams
1-on-1 coaching with feedback sessions, mentorship, and opportunities for cross-functional development

Fulltime

New

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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