Animator

Gamecompanies; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established AAA games studio is seeking a talented Animator to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will craft exceptional gameplay animations, contribute to cutscenes, and bring characters to life with personality and fluidity. The studio is known for its inclusive culture and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, a relocation package, and unique perks like a dog-friendly environment and regular social events. If you have a passion for animation and storytelling, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and creative atmosphere.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Bonus Anniversary Holidays

Visa & Relocation Package

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Free Lunches

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Health and Wellbeing Allowance

In-house Social Clubs

Qualifications

• Exceptional animation skills with a strong portfolio showcasing character animations.
• Deep understanding of animation principles to enhance gameplay.

Responsibilities

• Create inspiring animations for characters and creatures with personality.
• Collaborate with lead animators and designers to meet gameplay intentions.

Skills

Keyframe Animation

Animation Principles

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Portfolio showcasing animations

Tools

Maya

Game Engines

Job description

Studio Gobo is an established AAA games studio, part of the Keywords family. Our team has worked on multiple world class projects for companies such as Guerrilla Games, Arkane, Warner Bros, Ubisoft, Disney and Tencent. Projects include LEGO Horizon Adventures, Hogwarts Legacy, For Honor, Star Wars: Rise Against the Empire playsets for Disney Infinity 3.0. and more...

We are searching for a talented Animator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll primarily focus on crafting exceptional gameplay animations, while also contributing to cutscenes, narrative sequences, and in-world animations as needed.

At Studio Gobo, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and inspiring workplace. With a 4.7-star employee satisfaction rating on Glassdoor, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and an award-winning environment that makes creativity thrive.

As an Animator at Studio Gobo, you will...

1. Create inspiring animations for characters, both bipeds and creatures, with personality and fluidity.
2. Apply animation principles to deliver high-quality work that adheres to artistic direction while optimizing for technical constraints.
3. Collaborate closely with lead animators, game designers, and programmers to ensure your work meets gameplay intentions and engine capabilities.
4. Quickly prototype and visualize animation systems to shape gameplay and animation discussions.
5. Contribute to in-game cutscenes and performance animations when needed.
6. Solve challenges with a proactive and creative mindset, maintaining AAA standards at every step.

What we’re looking for:

1. Exceptional keyframe animation skills with a portfolio or reel showcasing world-class character and creature animations.
2. A deep understanding of animation principles and how they enhance gameplay.
3. Proficiency with industry-standard tools like Maya and game engines.
4. A genuine passion for animation, games, and storytelling.
5. Knowledge of character rigging and scripting (advantageous but not essential).
6. A self-motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and communicates effectively.
7. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
8. Problem-solving expertise with a keen eye for identifying and resolving issues efficiently.

When you join Studio Gobo you can expect to enjoy a unique culture. Below you will find all the benefits and perks you can enjoy as a Studio Gobo team member.

Holidays - 22 days’ annual leave entitlement, plus 3 days’ studio closure over the Christmas period, giving a total of 25 days paid annual leave plus all 8 UK bank holidays.

Bonus Anniversary Holidays - An additional day of annual leave for each year’s anniversary working at Studio Gobo, to a maximum of 5 extra days!

Visa & Relocation Package - For qualified employees, we will pay for the visa costs for you and your family. We will also provide you with a relocation allowance.

Company Pension Scheme – Employer contribution matching award-winning pension scheme provided by NEST under the UK governments automatic enrolment scheme.

Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) - ESPP is an easy way for staff to get involved in entry level company ownership or make a small profit on savings.

Private Medical Insurance Scheme – Full private medical cover provided by BUPA Private Healthcare.

Group Life Insurance

Private Dental Insurance Scheme – Full private dental cover provided under our Dental plan company scheme.

Group Income Protection

EAP - Employee Assistance Program that assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their work, health, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Volunteer Time Off ‘Studio Gobo in the Community’ – Spend one day per year on full pay volunteering for the non-profit organisation of your choice.

Cycle & Tech Scheme – Receive up to £3000 worth of goodies as part of this salary sacrifice scheme.

Eye-care Vouchers – Free eye tests.

Train Travel Season Ticket Loan – Interest-free company loan to spread the cost of an annual season ticket.

Health and Wellbeing Allowance - £50 per month to spend on your choice of a range of healthy activities.

Fast Growing Studio – Plenty of room for career advancement.

Industry Conferences Budget – A generous annual studio conferences budget. Many of our employees benefit from attending conferences such as GDC, UnrealFest or SIGGRAPH, THU, Develop etc every year.

Inspire & Motive Programme - Offering training opportunities, inspiring workshops and industry conferences.

Free locally roasted Coffee & Speciality Teas

Gobo Cereal Bar – Extensive granola, muesli and breakfast cereal selections.

Full Chefs Kitchen & Equipment – Free use of our large full-sized chef’s kitchen ideal for whipping up a quick snack or a culinary feast.

World Famous Free Lunches – Every Friday our studio enjoys a studio lunch together. Cooked in-house by our very own chef with meat, vegan and gluten free options available every week.

Fresh Fruit & Healthy Snacks – Provided every day, with a suggestion board for new treats!

Pastries, Cakes & Doughnuts – For the odd naughty pleasure.

Soft Drinks Fridge – A large range of free chilled soft drinks.

Gobo Beer & Wine Fridge – Free beers, ales and wine and even the odd gin and tonic! Grab a beer at our end of week Show and Tell sessions and see what everybody else in the company has been up to!

In-house Social Clubs – There are lots of ways to socialise with your colleagues here! From day one you’re invited to join in clubs for D&D fans, board games, bouldering, drawing nights, yoga, cooking club – the list goes on and there is always space open for new members!

Extensive Video Game & Book Library – Borrow a game, a book or even a whole console.

Spacious Industrial Chic Studio Space – Many visitors comment on what an amazing studio space we have. Our working environment makes an incredible difference in our mood and productivity.

Dogs with Jobs – Studio Gobo is a dog-friendly employer. Bring doggo into the studio to meet and hang out with the rest of the team any time!

Project Wrap Parties, Cinema Nights & Team Nights Out – We work hard together so it’s good to let off steam and spend some time together seeing what the wonderful city of Brighton & Hove has to offer.

Monthly Studio Social Nights – Once per month the studio plays host to the biggest party in Brighton & Hove (probably). The drinks fridge is open for all. Invite a loved one to join us for food, drinks and anything in an array of board games, Smash Bros tournaments or even a bit of karaoke.

Summer Festival – Every year on a hot summer’s afternoon, we all leave work early to enjoy the sun with company organised pop-up diner, cocktail shack, bouncy castle, face painting and other fun amenities. The whole family is invited to spend the day coming to socialise with us, on us :)

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavour to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.