Senior Animator - AAA FPS, Remote Work

HellaGoodAudio; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Won’t Die Games Studio in Cambridge, UK is seeking a Senior Animator to craft AAA standard animations for a next-gen FPS. You will own the animation pipeline from brief to Unreal implementation, shaping character, creature and weapon motion with the Art Director and team.

You should have a proven track record in high-quality keyframed animation, a compelling showreel, and a proactive approach to feedback across disciplines. Remote work is currently embraced for the team.

Qualifications

• Professional games experience as an animator with a proven track record of delivering high-quality keyframed animations.
• A showreel demonstrating understanding of animation principles and diverse movement.

Responsibilities

• Produce AAA standard animations in line with the project's art direction.
• Own the animation pipeline from brief to implementation in Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate closely with the Art Director and other experienced artists and teams.
• Generate highly creative visual ideas to drive animation development.
• Work on diverse assets including humans, creatures, weapons, and more.

Skills

Keyframed animations

Unreal Engine

Rigging and skinning

Collaboration with art teams

Proactive feedback integration

Tools

Maya

Job description

Just Won’t Die Games Studio in Cambridge, UK is seeking a Senior Animator to craft AAA standard animations for a next-gen FPS. You will own the animation pipeline from brief to Unreal implementation, shaping character, creature and weapon motion with the Art Director and team.

You should have a proven track record in high-quality keyframed animation, a compelling showreel, and a proactive approach to feedback across disciplines. Remote work is currently embraced for the team.