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Lead Gameplay Animator (realistic)

1 year ago

We are looking for an experienced Gameplay Lead Animator who understands game production and has a genuine interest in game development.
You will be leading the gameplay animation team to help them create believable high-quality gameplay animations. You will be working closely under the guidance of the Gameplay Animation Director and Head of Animation to achieve a consistent level of quality and ensure that each animation has the right energy and mood to it as well as being delivered on-time.

Responsibilities:

Lead a team of gameplay animators providing support and guidance as well as technical expertise.
Create high quality, responsive and realistic gameplay animations using both keyframing and motion capture data.
Supervise task assignments for your team.
Collaborate closely with programmers and scripters to create or improve existing gameplay animation systems.
Ensure quality and consistency of gameplay animation by reviewing the team’s work and providing regular feedback.
Assist with the recruitment and mentoring of the team.
Assist with scheduling and milestone planning.
Collaborate with the Gameplay Animation Director during motion capture shoots.
Encourage team performance and milestone deliveries.

Requirements:

Experience in a management role. Interpersonal skills and organizational skills are a must.
Strong keyframe and motion capture editing skills.
Excellent knowledge of Maya and Motionbuilder.
5+ years in games development, with at least 1 x AAA game shipped as a Lead Animator.
Experience working with state machines and anim graphs. Experience with Unreal highly beneficial.
Good understanding of character and prop setups.
Strong understanding of the process for integrating gameplay systems.
Capable of meeting schedules and commit to delivery dates.
Ability to work autonomously and motivate a team.
Provide a demo showcasing your best character animation work for games.

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.

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