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Cinematic Animator (12 Month FTC)
2 years ago
As out new Cinematic Animator you will be working alongside the cinematic team to create believable high-quality cinematic animations. You will be working under the guidance of the Lead Cinematic Animator to achieve a consistent level of quality in cinematic sequences. You should have a good sense for dialogue-based performances as well as narrative.
You will be joining a highly experienced team at a crucial time for the studio as we approach the final stages of development. We believe that this title will change the way people play games.
Responsibilities
- Create high quality animations for characters, facial, props and vehicles for cinematics.
- Support the entire creative process, from initial prototyping to final delivery and polish using motion capture.
- Collaborate with other disciplines inside and outside of the Cinematic team.
- Ensure that your animation work functions as intended in the game.
Requirements
- 3+ Years of experience in similar position, preferably with a shipped title under your belt.
- Strong animation skills and comfortable with motion editing using Motion Builder
- Strong knowledge of Motion Builder.
- Previous experience working with motion capture data.
- A general understanding of rigging is very desirable to provide feedback to the Rigging team.
- Experience meeting deadlines and commit to delivery dates.
- Provide a demo showcasing your best animation work for game cinematics.
- Be a team player, open to take and offer feedback.
Our Global Benefits & Perks
- Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health
- £500 annual Learning Budget — to spend on Learnerbly
- Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success
- Compassionate Leave — regardless of who it is, whether you’ve miscarried, or a lost a pet, you don’t need to tell us why
- Birthday Present — £150 voucher or a charity donation
- Birthday Day off — to celebrate your birthday away from work each year
- Caregiver Leave — up to 5 days each year to support your loved ones
- New baby gift — £250 toward a meal delivery or cleaning service
- Remote Working Budget – for remote workers to get out of the house
- Pension scheme — to finance those golden years
- Socials —office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties
- And even more benefits based on your location!
If you’re based in the UK
- 29 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays - we’re flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what’s important to you
- Long Service Days - 2 extra days added on your 2nd & 4th anniversaries with us.
- Private Medical Insurance - full cover with AXA
- Healthcare Cash Plan - Level 3 cover with Medicash
- Enhanced Family Leave - Primary caregivers; 13 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay, Secondary caregivers; 2 weeks full pay
- Cycle2Work Scheme - lease a bike through us and save on tax too!
- Electric Car Charging - electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.
About us
Build A Rocket Boy is developing EVERYWHERE; an experience with a breadth of unimaginable gameplay adventure.
We are a mix of industry leading veterans whose credits include some of the best selling and most loved games of all time. We’re a creative digital entertainment studio with an open and progressive methodology, dedicated to delivering games of the highest calibre possible.If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh and Budapest and are happy to sponsor your relocation to one of these cities.
If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh, Budapest and consider WFH candidates.