Senior Gameplay Animator

Bulkhead; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Animator to join a passionate team dedicated to creating immersive animations for a multiplayer first-person shooter. In this role, you will craft high-quality animations, mentor junior animators, and collaborate closely with various teams to elevate the player experience. Your expertise in animation and understanding of gameplay dynamics will be crucial as you contribute to the strategic direction of the project. This exciting opportunity allows you to push creative boundaries while working on a game that emphasizes intense combat and teamwork. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will truly make an impact.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as an Animator in the games industry.
• Strong demo reel showcasing animation work in first-person shooters.

Responsibilities

• Craft and implement high-quality animations using keyframe and motion capture.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support gameplay and storytelling.

Skills

Gameplay Animation Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Mentorship

Creative Thinking

Education

Degree in Animation

Equivalent Professional Experience

Tools

Maya

Unreal Engine 4 or 5

Motion Capture Workflows

Job description

Join BULKHEAD as a Senior Animator and bring gameplay to life.

BULKHEAD is looking for a Senior Animator to join our team. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and driven team of Animators, Artists, Designers, and Engineers to create dynamic and immersive animations that elevate player experience—particularly in first-person shooter games.

In this role, you'll not only deliver top-tier animations but also take ownership of key features, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the strategic direction of animation on the project. You'll be part of a team that values creativity, iteration, and excellence in execution.

What You’ll be doing

Craft and implement high-quality animations using keyframe and/or motion capture.

Own key animation features and ensure they align with the game’s vision and style.

Collaborate closely with Leads, Directors, and multi-disciplinary teams to support gameplay and storytelling.

Lead by example—setting the standard for animation quality and guiding team members through mentorship and feedback.

Contribute to improving animation pipelines and workflows across the project.

Maintain consistent communication with Production and contribute to efficient planning and delivery.

What we need from you

A strong demo reel showcasing your animation work, ideally in first-person shooters or realistic styles.

4+ years of experience as an Animator in the games industry.

Excellent gameplay animation skills with a deep understanding of player feedback and combat dynamics.

Proficient in Maya and experienced with motion capture workflows.

Solid working knowledge of Unreal Engine 4 or 5 in a professional setting.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

A relevant degree in Animation or equivalent professional experience.

Passion for video games and a drive to push creative boundaries.

The Game

You'll be working on Wardogs, an all-out-warfare multiplayer first person shooter. That means infantry combat, tank warfare, jet dog fighting, and artillery barrages. We play test the game twice a week, so you'll have lots of time to get stuck in and really be a part of the game you're creating.