Technical Designer: Cutscenes & Mocap (Unity)

Pixel Toys; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mobile gaming studio in Royal Leamington Spa is looking for a Technical Designer to join their team on a 6-month FTC. This role focuses on connecting the Animation, Narrative, and Design teams to create engaging cutscene experiences. Ideal candidates should possess strong technical problem-solving skills, experience with Unity Engine, and a passion for interactive storytelling. Benefits include competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary, reviewed annually

25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension scheme

Flexi-time working hours

Qualifications

• Experience using complex tools within Unity Engine.
• Passion for interactive storytelling and cinematic action games.
• Collaboration across Art, UX, and Design teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement cutscene content using Unity Engine.
• Attend motion capture shoots and define animation requirements.
• Provide feedback on game balance and player engagement.

Skills

Unity Engine

Technical problem solving

Cinematic Eye

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Game Design or Development

Tools

Proprietary software

Job description

A mobile gaming studio in Royal Leamington Spa is looking for a Technical Designer to join their team on a 6-month FTC. This role focuses on connecting the Animation, Narrative, and Design teams to create engaging cutscene experiences. Ideal candidates should possess strong technical problem-solving skills, experience with Unity Engine, and a passion for interactive storytelling. Benefits include competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and private medical insurance.