Lead Animation Programmer (Hybrid) – AAA Games

Warner Bros. Entertainment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company based in Greater London is looking for a Lead Animation Programmer. The role includes leading a team to deliver high-quality animation techniques for a new AAA title. Successful candidates will have advanced C++ knowledge, understanding of animation tools like 3DSMax and Maya, and experience in the gaming industry. This position offers a hybrid work model and emphasizes collaboration and inclusion within a diverse environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Career defining opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of line management and leading teams.
• Experience working on and shipping at least one AAA video game title.
• Good understanding of cloth and motorised ragdoll physics simulation.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of animation programmers.
• Ensuring AAA animation systems are delivered successfully.
• Collaborating closely with Production to plan schedules.

Skills

C++

Animation pipelines

3DSMax

Maya

MotionBuilder

Game technology principles

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

A leading entertainment company based in Greater London is looking for a Lead Animation Programmer. The role includes leading a team to deliver high-quality animation techniques for a new AAA title. Successful candidates will have advanced C++ knowledge, understanding of animation tools like 3DSMax and Maya, and experience in the gaming industry. This position offers a hybrid work model and emphasizes collaboration and inclusion within a diverse environment.