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Senior Cinematic Animator

With a passion to deliver high-end cinematic games, Supermassive Games is carving a unique and exciting path in the games industry. Want to join us on the journey?

Supermassive Games are seeking a Senior Cinematic Animator, ready to contribute to our unique narrative experience at the highest levels of AAA production on one of our exciting new projects!

Supermassive Games is an award-winning studio, known for the critically acclaimed game Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures Anthology. You will be joining an award-winning team at the initial stages of development on an exciting new IP.

We are looking for a Cinematic Animator to join as a permanent member of staff.

Working closely with the Animation Director, your responsibilities will include:

• The ability to follow an artistic vision and interpret feedback and direction accurately
• An ability to interpret storyboards and contribute throughout the whole pipeline quickly iterating on pre-viz to final animation
• Experience with editing motion capture data.
• Ability to create and iterate on high quality key-frame animations for a wide variety of characters, creatures and props.
• Strong staging and block-out skills, with a good eye for character posing.

Requirements

Skills and Experience

• At least 7 years of experience as an animator, working on at least one AAA game.
• Able to clean up and enhance motion captured performances
• Detailed knowledge of the workflows and methods involved in animating game characters, vehicles, and objects.
• A strong portfolio of work which demonstrates the ability to create high-quality animations
• A deep knowledge of Maya and Motion Builder
• Experience of character rigs and facial animation solutions
• Familiar with Unreal engine 4

The candidate should have:

• A drive to constantly push animation quality and try out new ideas.
• A highly positive and proactive work ethic.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Passionate about video games

Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Quarterly Profit-related Bonus Scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Pension and life assurance
• Social events - including large summer party
• Constantly improving tools and workflow so you can focus on creativity
• Fast decision-making allows good ideas to flourish
• We celebrate and nurture talent
• Our supportive, inclusive and friendly team culture is something we are proud of
• Work-life balance is something we respect and protect
• Ultimately, you’ll work on the cutting edge - making innovative and immersive games