Senior Animator

Expression Games; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game developer is seeking a Senior Animator to join their fully remote team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the games industry, particularly with AA/AAA FPS titles, and will be responsible for delivering high-quality animations while mentoring junior animators. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Remote working

30 days annual leave

Private medical insurance with BUPA

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in the games industry.
• Experience on at least one shipped AA/AAA FPS title.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and support the Lead Animator.
• Help develop animation blueprints and in-engine solutions.
• Deliver high standard animations and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Self motivated

Organized

Team player

Tools

Maya

Unreal Engine 4/5

Job description

Expression is a fully remote game developer for console and PC, founded in 2022, and now home to 100+ talented team members.

We're proud to have already been recognised twice as a GamesIndustry.biz Best Places to Work - a reflection of our commitment to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work.

Our multi-disciplined team has shipped extraordinary games for some of the industry’s biggest studios and franchises. By attracting exceptional talent, we bring life, depth, and texture to the projects of our publishers and partners. At Expression, we don't just paint the picture - we tell the story!

We're currently working on several exciting projects and are looking for a Senior Animator to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and support the Lead Animator
• Provide mentoring and guidance to the animation team
• Help develop animation blueprints and other in-engine animation solutions
• Research and develop new techniques to push animation quality
• Deliver high standard animations and support more junior team members to do the same

What we’re looking for

• A minimum 5 years experience in the games industry
• Experience working on at least one shipped AA/AAA FPS title
• Understanding of motion capture editing
• Self motivated and organized
• Capable of working to a schedule
• Advanced knowledge of Maya and Unreal Engine 4/5
• An understanding of the rigging and skinning process
• Ability to implement animations in engine, working with animation blueprints or equivalent
• Proven experience to give and receive feedback in a professional manner
• A team player!

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Remote working
• 30 days annual leave in addition to all bank holidays
• Private medical insurance with BUPA

Note - we can only accept applications from current UK residents who hold the right to live and work in the UK