Gameplay Animator (All levels) - Contract

TN United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Gameplay Animator to join their innovative team. This contract role offers the chance to work on the beloved Fable franchise, where you will create and refine high-quality animations that enhance gameplay experiences. With a hybrid work model and state-of-the-art facilities, this position is perfect for both seasoned animators and emerging talents eager to develop their skills. If you are driven by creativity and have a deep love for gaming, this opportunity will allow you to contribute to the creation of a new classic in the action RPG genre.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Hybrid Work Model

State-of-the-art Facilities

Qualifications

• Exceptional key-frame animation skills demonstrated through a strong reel.
• Ability to manipulate motion capture data and key-frame animation.

Responsibilities

• Create and iterate on high-quality key-frame and mocap animation assets.
• Collaborate in the execution of mocap shoots while considering technical constraints.

Skills

Key-frame Animation

Mocap Animation

Animation Mechanics

Game Development Awareness

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Gameplay Animator (All levels) - Contract, Warwickshire

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Warwickshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Description

Playground Games is looking for a Gameplay Animator to join our talented Fable team on a contract basis.

ABOUT US:

As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We are excited to be rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and are expanding our diverse team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Gameplay Animator at Playground, you are passionate, eager to learn, and a keen problem solver. We seek creative animators with a deep fondness for gaming and an understanding of how to implement animations in a game engine.

Your experience in animation will have given you a solid foundation to build on and a developed eye for the breakdown and design of animation focused mechanics.

Whether you're a seasoned animator with a strong foundation or an emerging talent ready to grow your skills, this role offers an opportunity to enhance your understanding of animation-focused mechanics.

This is a contract role based at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa. We have a hybrid work model in place with a minimum of 3 days a week in studio. Relocation assistance is available if required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Create and iterate on high-quality key-frame and mocap animation assets and implement them in-game.
• Following guidelines on content workflows and planning will form a part of your responsibilities.
• Collaborate in the execution of mocap shoots while being mindful of technical constraints.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Showcase exceptional key-frame animation skills in a reel that demonstrates your mastery of foundational animation principles and acting abilities.
• Illustrate a proficient command of weight, timing, and posing through your ability to manipulate motion capture data and key-frame animation.
• A deep passion for game development and a keen awareness of current titles and industry trends will set you apart.

DESIRABLE (NOT REQUIRED):

• Experience working on console games or RPG games. Skills in motion capture and facial animation.