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Principal Animator (Action Shooter)

We are looking for a Principal Animator to work on a ground-breaking next generation PvP shooter project with a Games as a Service focus. This is a AAA quality original IP at an exciting stage! The opportunity is to join at the early stages of a multi-year development and help shape an incredible new game experience. There is a strong focus on exciting, exaggerated hand keyed animation so we are looking for creative animators with great hand key skills!

The project is a huge multi-platform next generation action shooter experience with a heavy focus on Games as a Service, looking to bring unique mechanics and a flamboyant tone to blow the doors off and bring something new to the genre!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set standards for animation team to deliver world class animation on world class franchises
• Work with key project stakeholders such as the Game Director and Animation Lead to ensure game vision is maintained
• Work with the Game Director to deliver their vision to the animation team clearly
• Feedback on work from the animation team
• Mentoring and training of members of the animation team
• Collaborate with Technical Animators to develop and improve workflows
• Collaborate with character team to ensure their models are ready for rigging.

Requirements

• At least one AAA game shipped
• A good level of technical expertise and ability to problem solve
• Expert knowledge of Maya
• Thorough knowledge of typical rig set ups

• Strong Hand-Key Animation skills that demonstrate excellent body mechanics, weight and timing
• A deep understanding of human movement, spatial awareness and ability to adapt to different animation styles

• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently
• Must have a passion and understanding of what makes AAA games animation great.
• A love of video games and cinema
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Must be able to work well under pressure

ADDITIONAL OR DESIRED SKILLS:

• Previous experience with Unreal Engine or a proprietary engine
• Knowledge of Motion Builder

• Experience working with motion capture data and pipelines
• An understanding of mo-cap rigs at a high level
• Generalist art skills
• Scripting skills and tool creation

Benefits

• Private Healthcare Plan
• Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Holiday Allowance
• Pension Plans
• Work remotely within the UK
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling

Firesprite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.