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We want you to #JOINTHEREBELLION! For 30 years, we’ve been independently developing and publishing incredible video games at our multiple studios founded by Jason & Chris Kingsley, but Rebellion is more than just games. We have our own film studio, we create board games, publish books, and through 2000AD, publish comics and graphic novels such as the amazing Judge Dredd. We’re excited to welcome a Senior Animation Programmer to join our passionate and experienced Tech Team and be part of one of our exciting new large-scale projects, crafted by a seasoned team renowned for creating exceptional shooters. In the role of Senior Animation Programmer, you’ll act as part of the Engine Animation Team, supporting multiple projects, connecting animators, technical animators and project engineers, fostering a smooth collaboration between animation and code. You'll harness our proprietary engine, Asura, to implement character animations, aid in crafting engaging gameplay mechanics, and enhance the visual appeal and responsiveness of in-game characters.

Job Responsibility:

  • Develop and implement animation code for our in-house engine
  • Maintain and develop features within our animation systems, working on content creation tools as well as runtime systems
  • Collaborate with content creators to write some of those tools and features
  • Develop and implement animation code for the project(s), writing and testing larger classes and code with complex functionality
  • Fixing complex bugs in both familiar and unfamiliar code
  • Create, review and update technical and user documentation
  • Support other team members or programmers from other disciplines where appropriate

Requirements:

  • Strong understanding of the architecture and internal workings of real-time animation systems
  • High proficiency in C++, with experience developing and maintaining complex systems
  • Confident using IDEs, debugging tools, and profiling techniques to diagnose and resolve issues
  • Experience designing and implementing Finite State Machines and related animation control systems
  • Good working knowledge of 3D mathematics and geometry
What we offer:
  • 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days)
  • 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
  • Plus loads more… including a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events

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Job Posted:
January 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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