About the role

What you will do

• Utilise and blend motion capture data effectively using Maya Time Editor.

• Perform clean-up and clip blending to ensure high-quality animation sequences.

• Create detailed and expressive key-frame animations in Maya, adhering to the established animation principles and styles required by the project.

• Design and animate camera movements to enhance storytelling and cinematic quality. Compose shots to achieve the desired visual impact.

• Organise and prioritise tasks to meet project deadlines. Maintain an efficient workflow and manage animation assets systematically.

• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure cohesive and integrated animations. Participate in team meetings and provide constructive feedback.

• Review animations to ensure they meet the technical and artistic standards of the project. Make necessary adjustments based on feedback and testing.

• Ensure Jira is updated as appropriate.

Skills and Experience

• Clean up and blend motion capture data to create smooth and realistic animations.

• Proficient use of Maya, particularly in working with the Time Editor to blend motion capture data seamlessly.

• Key-frame animation within Maya, with a solid understanding of traditional animation principles.

• Solid knowledge of camera techniques and shot composition to enhance the visual storytelling of the game.

• High attention to detail and the ability to organise work efficiently. Keep animation files and assets well-organised.

• Capable of managing time effectively to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality output.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and collaborate with a diverse team.

Personal Qualities

• A creative mindset with a passion for bringing characters and scenes to life through animation.

• A keen eye for detail to ensure animations are polished and meet the required quality standards.

• A collaborative attitude, ready to work within a team and contribute to collective goals.

• Honour and respect deadlines and meeting schedules.

• Willingness to adapt to new tools, techniques, and feedback to continuously improve and innovate.

What you will bring

• Experience creating gameplay animation for AAA games with experience of completing the development cycle of at least one shipped title

• Experience working in Unreal Engine 5

• Good general technical knowledge of gameplay processes and pipelines

• Experience with motion capture or working with motion capture data 

• In-depth knowledge of human, creature and animal anatomy, body language and emotions

• Excellent implementation of timing and appearance of biped movement and facial expressions

• Appreciation of horror survival genre

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary, and plus a discretionary annual bonus for those who are eligible

• Flexible working hours

• Hybrid Working, fully remote options possible for the right candidate

• 33 days Holiday Per Year

• Fully paid Gym Membership

• Fully stocked Kitchen including health-conscious snacks to foods that hit the sweet (or savoury!) spot

• Incredible socials including No Codelings which is our family-friendly events programme

• TechScheme & CycleScheme (if eligible)

• Life Insurance

• Access to Health & Wellbeing Support portal
  • 24/7 helpline for wellbeing support
  • Unlimited 24/7 Remote GP service
  • Mental Health Support
  • Physiotherapy consultations
  • Medical second opinion service
  • Financial & Legal Advice support
  • 1-2-1 Lifestyle Coaching
  • ...and access to savings and discounts

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