Senior Gameplay Animator: Realistic Motion & AAA Craft

Festybay; Brighton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Pension

Relocation Support

Flexible Hours

Growth & Community Funds

Job summary

A leading AAA game studio is seeking a Senior Gameplay Animator to join their Brighton team. This role emphasizes realistic character movement and teamwork within a creative environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in AAA titles and mastery of tools like MotionBuilder and Maya. This position offers a competitive salary between £55,000 – £75,000 with robust benefits including comprehensive healthcare, performance bonuses, and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Expert understanding of classic animation principles: weight, timing, staging, and acting for realistic characters.
• Ability to work independently and manage risk effectively.
• Deep familiarity with game animation pipelines and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Clean, edit, and enhance raw motion capture data for character performances.
• Direct motion capture shoots and troubleshoot animation bugs.
• Mentor junior animators and coordinate with global teams.

Skills

Mocap-driven animation

Body mechanics

Tracking

Co-directing mocap shoots

Problem-solving

Proactive attitude

Education

Proven hands-on experience in the AAA game industry

Tools

MotionBuilder

Maya

Unreal Engine

Job description

A leading AAA game studio is seeking a Senior Gameplay Animator to join their Brighton team. This role emphasizes realistic character movement and teamwork within a creative environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in AAA titles and mastery of tools like MotionBuilder and Maya. This position offers a competitive salary between £55,000 – £75,000 with robust benefits including comprehensive healthcare, performance bonuses, and flexible working hours.