Senior Animator Job at Climax Studios (Edinburgh)

Senior Animator

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

Location

United Kingdom , Liverpool

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience working as a Senior 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

Senior Animator

This role will be working with Fantasma Games studio at EveryMatrix. The Senior ...

Location

Sweden , Stockholm

Salary:

Not provided

EveryMatrix

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous experience of working with slots
Great knowledge of Spine
Openness to generative art and new technology
A willingness to adapt to change and a solutions oriented mindset
Fluency in English, both written and verbal communication

Job Responsibility

Create benchmark animations that demonstrate technical and visual quality standards for our slot game products
Develop new assets while adhering to technical and artistic direction to ensure high-quality end products
Fix animation bugs and optimize assets for improved performance
Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work
Mentor and coach the animation team on best practices in game animation
Train and mentor new Animators, providing guidance and support to junior team members
May supervise the work of entry, mid, and mid-high level animators at the discretion of the Art Lead
Participate in R&D efforts for current and future animation technologies
Work closely with game designers, gameplay engineers, and tech artists to understand and work within engine limitations
Develop and maintain documentation on tools, training, and processes

What we offer

Pension plan: Standard employer contribution of 4.5%
Health insurance and income protection through comprehensive insurance plans
Coverage for life and occupational accidents
Meal allowance: 2,175 SEK gross monthly
Wellness allowance: 5,000 SEK annually (starting January 2025)
Office perks include parking, on-site massages, and frequent team-building activities in various locations
Amazing office space complete with its own pool

Senior Animator (UK-based 12 month Fixed Term Contract)

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

Location

United Kingdom , Portsmouth

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience working as a Senior 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

Senior Animator, Clash Royale

The Clash Royale team is made up of passionate and creative professionals who co...

Location

Finland , Helsinki

Salary:

Not provided

Supercell

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6+ years of professional experience as an animator, with a strong portfolio showcasing stylized character and gameplay animation
Solid experience with gameplay animation, with a strong emphasis on stylized keyframe animation
Experience working with and providing direction to external animation studios or contractors
Excellent proficiency in Maya, including solid technical knowledge and a basic understanding of rigging
Strong sense of timing, posing, weight, and readability, especially important for top-down, fast-paced gameplay
Clear and concise communicator, able to give creative feedback and concrete, actionable guidance
Passion for games, especially mobile games, and a desire to create animations that feel great to play
Experience with animation pipelines, workflows, and implementation in game engines.

Job Responsibility

Lead the animation development process for Clash Royale characters and gameplay features from concept to final implementation
Define and maintain a high-quality animation standard that supports clarity, personality, and gameplay readability
Provide clear, constructive, and actionable feedback to external animation studios to elevate animation quality and ensure consistency with the Clash Royale style
Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and engineers to ensure animations align with gameplay mechanics, timing, and technical constraints
Oversee animation workflows, schedules, and deliveries across internal and external partners
Build and maintain strong working relationships with external artists and studios, fostering a positive and efficient collaboration
Act as a creative owner for animation topics, proactively identifying improvements and opportunities to push the game forward.

What we offer

Relocation support

Fulltime

Senior UI Animator

We’re seeking a skilled, imaginative, and highly motivated Senior UI Animator to...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Itransition

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Solid grasp of core animation principles and a strong understanding of how animation supports gameplay clarity and mechanics
Excellent sense of detail, timing, easing, and overall animation polish
Strong eye for color, lighting, and visual composition
Deep professional experience with interface animation and 2D animation workflows in Unity
Extensive background in UI animation
Experience creating VFX and working with Unity’s particle systems
Strong awareness of technical limitations, optimization practices, and implementation workflows
Experience working on mobile game projects
Ability to support and mentor other artists on animation-related topics
Capable of independently handling creative tasks from initial preparation to final delivery

Job Responsibility

Producing animation for user interfaces, menus, and various GUI components
Occasionally extending to character and visual effects animation
Ensuring that both early animation concepts and final in-game assets align with the project’s artistic vision and are technically ready for integration

What we offer

Projects for a global entertainment and gaming content creation company working on a diverse range of products including free-to-play social casino games
Competitive compensation that depends on your qualification and skills
Flexible working hours aligned to your schedule
Options to work remotely
Corporate medical insurance covering services of private and public medical centers
English courses online
Corporate parties and events for employees and their children
Internal conferences, workshops and meetups for learning and experience sharing
Gym membership compensation
5 days of paid sick leave per year with no obligation to submit a sick-leave certificate

Senior Feature Animator

Industrial Light & Magic Vancouver is ramping up production on the highly antici...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

112200.00 - 143600.00 CAD / Year

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5 years+ of relevant professional Feature Animation experience and at least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field
OR at least seven years of relevant professional Feature Animation experience in lieu of education
Previous experience working on stylized animation or musical features is highly advantageous
Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production and compositional design while demonstrating exceptional skills as an animator based as evidenced by portfolio, demo reel and/or references
Excellent organization and communications skills
Proficiency with Linux desired
Expert knowledge of Maya, proprietary and other software programs
Knowledge of chaining and constraint techniques
As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work
A current resume is required

Job Responsibility

Bring a diverse cast of stylized characters and whimsical creatures to life, executing high-level performance, acting, and musical timing that aligns with the directors creative vision
Comprehend and execute direction from Lead Animator and Animation Supervisor
Own complex shots and key sequences from initial blocking through to final animation, ensuring performance and stylistic consistency across the film
May supervise the work of entry, mid and mid-high level animators at the discretion of the Animation Supervisor
Participate as a team member in achieving various aesthetic solutions
provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis
Expected to train and mentor new Animators as well as provide technical assistance to the show supervisors before and during the production
Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work
Performs other tasks related to the creation of computer-generated animation

What we offer

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered

Fulltime

Senior Cinematics Animator

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Cinematic Animator to join the d...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrated professional experience in game animation with a strong focus on cinematic work
Create believable, performance-driven character animation
Have experience working with motion capture and performance capture workflows
Bring a strong understanding of acting principles, body mechanics, and emotional nuance
Experience working in real-time game engines
Collaborate effectively across disciplines
At least two shipped titles in a cinematic focused role
The ability to collaborate and thrive as part of a creative team
Creativity in problem solving and a positive, respectful team-first attitude
Organization methods and the capability to meet deadlines

Job Responsibility

Creating and refining cinematic character animation (body and facial), as well as animation for props and vehicles used in narrative sequences
Working with performance capture data, enhancing and refining captured performances
Producing keyframe animation when needed to support storytelling and character nuance
Collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to align animation with story intent and gameplay integration
Providing clear, constructive feedback to rigging and technical teams
Maintaining high animation quality across your sequences
Supporting and mentoring mid-level and junior animators through feedback and knowledge sharing
Troubleshooting technical challenges in-engine for cinematic and conversation sequences
Contributing to improving animation workflows and pipeline practices

Senior Gameplay Animator

Infinity Ward is looking for a world-class, industry-leading Senior Gameplay Ani...

Location

United States of America , Woodland Hills

Salary:

80800.00 - 149400.00 USD / Year

Activision

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in the game industry
Strong experience creating immersive first-person animations for weapons and hands, with attention to detail in movement, weight, and responsiveness
Great understanding of realistic body mechanics as well as animation principles
Mentorship skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Facial animation experience
Expert knowledge of Motion Builder
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Expert knowledge of animation implementation and debugging techniques
Self-starter and problem solver

Job Responsibility

Produce high-quality animations using the tools at your disposal
Collaborate with animators, designers, artists, and software engineers to identify and address areas of need or concern
Contribute to the development of new techniques and processes involved in the implementation and creation of animations
Participate in the planning and directing process of motion capture shoots
Identify potential areas of risk, create/execute mitigation plans before issues happen, and keep yourself operating at a high level of productivity
Work hands-on with the game engine to implement and troubleshoot first-person animations, collaborating with designers and engineers to make sure combat mechanics feel polished, engaging, and intuitive for players

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
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