Lead Animation Programmer — Hybrid AAA Studio

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the City of Westminster is seeking a skilled Lead Animation Programmer. In this role, you will lead a team of animation programmers to enhance animation techniques for AAA titles. Candidates should have advanced C++ knowledge, experience with modern animation tools like 3DSMax or Maya, and a strong understanding of game technology principles. This position offers a hybrid work model that balances remote and in-office responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of C++ and software development.
• Experience working on and shipping at least one AAA video game title.
• Good understanding of cloth and motorised ragdoll physics simulation.

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of animation programmers.
• Ensuring AAA animation systems and pipelines are delivered successfully.
• Collaborate closely with production to plan the team’s schedule.

Skills

C++

Modern animation pipelines

3DSMax

Maya

MotionBuilder

Game technology principles

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

A leading entertainment company in the City of Westminster is seeking a skilled Lead Animation Programmer. In this role, you will lead a team of animation programmers to enhance animation techniques for AAA titles. Candidates should have advanced C++ knowledge, experience with modern animation tools like 3DSMax or Maya, and a strong understanding of game technology principles. This position offers a hybrid work model that balances remote and in-office responsibilities.