Senior Animator

Skillsearch; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Cinematic Animator to create engaging, high-quality cinematics that bring characters and stories to life. The role involves mentoring junior team members, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, and utilizing tools like Autodesk Maya. Ideal candidates will have experience in games or film, strong animation principles knowledge, and a proactive attitude towards teamwork.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• A collaborative and proactive attitude with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in games, film, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of Autodesk Maya or alternative 3D animation software.
• Solid understanding of animation principles and techniques.
• Self-motivated, approachable, and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Producing high-quality animated character performances.
• Creating expressive facial animations.
• Animating vehicles, props, and non-character actions.
• Supporting the lead and director by mentoring junior team members.
• Collaborating with other departments to resolve creative issues.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

3D animation software expertise

Animation principles

Game engine knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent professional background

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Cinematic Animator with a passion for storytelling, character performance, and bringing personality to games?

This is an opportunity to join a successful animation department where you will create high-quality cinematics that entertain and engage players, while collaborating with a talented cross-disciplinary team.

What you'll be doing:

• Producing high-quality animated character performances with strong posing, timing, and physical mechanics
• Creating expressive facial animations and delivering performances in line with voice-over recordings
• Animating vehicles, props, and non-character actions using appropriate tools such as dynamics simulation
• Bringing humour, charm, and character to cinematic work
• Processing, integrating, and maintaining animations in-engine
• Supporting the lead and director by mentoring junior team members and contributing to the achievement of creative and technical goals
• Assisting with defining pipelines, project responsibilities, and taking ownership of key animation tasks where appropriate
• Collaborating with other departments, providing feedback on assets, and resolving creative or technical issues
• Helping to identify training needs, creating documentation or assets for team development
• Testing and defining new tools and pipelines to support animation development
• Staying up to date with industry advancements and undertaking relevant training

What we\'re looking for:

• A collaborative and proactive attitude with excellent communication skills
• Experience in games, film, or related industries, supported by a degree or equivalent professional background
• Strong knowledge of Autodesk Maya or alternative 3D animation software
• Solid understanding of animation principles and techniques and their practical application
• Knowledge of modern game engines and integration workflows
• Demonstrable expertise in at least one area of animation, whether creative (direction, acting, storytelling), technical (Maya, game engine, scripting), or managerial (mentoring, team support)
• Self-motivated, approachable, and resourceful with a commitment to quality and teamwork

If you are a Senior Cinematic Animator looking to take the next step in your career and want to create engaging, story-driven cinematics in a collaborative and supportive studio environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Apply now, or contact Joe McKernan - [e-mail]