Job Type: Permanent
Project: AAA Narrative Game
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Our client is looking for several Gameplay Animators to bring the world of a dark, story-driven next generation ‘Narrative Adventure’ to life. Working closely with other teams, you’ll thrive on developing and delivering playable animations to the highest quality possible.
They’re aiming for a specificity of character and emotion that delivers distinct performance, heightens player immersion, and sets a new bar for gameplay character animation. As a part of the animation team, you will be instrumental in bringing that ambition to life.
With genre-defining goals, this title has AAA ambitions and a strong focus on character. They are taking atmosphere, storytelling, and narrative into ground-breaking territory, on next-gen technology.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience as a 3D Animator on a shipped PC or Console title.
- Excellent knowledge of animation principles and an eye for dynamic poses, strong in keyframe animation and motion capture methods.
- A deep understanding of human behaviour, strong sense of expressing character movement.
- Experienced in developing animation for game engines and movement systems; working with motion capture data and relevant pipelines; working with Unreal Engine or similar.
- Excellent knowledge of Maya
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create believable human / non-human keyframe and motion capture animation.
- Take charge of animation system and/or design features, revising and refining with dcc and in-engine tools.
- Work with related disciplines on block-out to final animations & systems, that work seamlessly with non-gameplay animation if required.
- Contribute to the artistic & technical gameplay animation goals for the project.
- Collaborate with all teams on animation workflows & pipeline development.
DESIRED:
- Experience of animating creatures or animals.
- Knowledge UE4 or similar engines.
- MotionBuilder experience.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Full Time Remote Work options from the UK
- VISA and Relocation assistance if required
- Private Healthcare Plan
- Bonus Scheme
- Enhanced Holiday Allowance
- Pension Plans
- Employee Assistance Programme – Counselling
Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call us directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214415!