Lead Creature Animator — Hybrid, Relocation Support

Rebellion; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game developer is hiring a Lead Animator to join their Oxford studio. You will mentor a team and work collaboratively to produce high-quality animations for an unannounced title. The role offers hybrid working options and supports relocation for the right candidate. The ideal candidate will have experience with Maya and Blender, as well as strong leadership skills. Join a creative team and contribute to exciting projects in a friendly environment.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance and Income Protection

Enhanced Family Leave

Interest-Free loans

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of creature and viewport motions.
• Mastery of industry tools including Maya and Blender.
• Previous experience with motion capture pipelines is a plus.
• Solid understanding of data structures and production pipelines.
• Proven leadership experience and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of animators.
• Collaborate with Art, Design, Programming for seamless animation.
• Create high-quality in-game animations.
• Assist production in project visibility.
• Review and provide feedback on animation quality.

Skills

Understanding of creature and viewport motions

Mastery of industry tools such as Maya and Blender

Experience with motion capture pipelines

Collaboration with art direction

Understanding of data structures and production pipelines

Proven leadership experience

Clear communication skills

Tools

Maya

Blender

Game-engine animation systems

Job description

A leading video game developer is hiring a Lead Animator to join their Oxford studio. You will mentor a team and work collaboratively to produce high-quality animations for an unannounced title. The role offers hybrid working options and supports relocation for the right candidate. The ideal candidate will have experience with Maya and Blender, as well as strong leadership skills. Join a creative team and contribute to exciting projects in a friendly environment.