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Senior Technical Animator

Two simple questions:

• Are you an experienced Technical Animator?
• Do you want to evolve and create new animation solutions for a variety of games?

If you have answered ‘yes’ to both of these questions, read on my friend!

Rebellion is a leading developer and publisher of games, and is also one of Europe’s biggest independent studios operating across books, comics, TV and film. Our Sniper Elite series is renowned for its authentic stealth and sniping gameplay with more than 35 million players worldwide. The Zombie Army franchise is a spine-chilling zombie shooter, and the soon-to-be released Evil Genius 2 is a satirical spy-fi lair builder where YOU are the criminal mastermind!

And those are just the projects you know about – there are loads more!

We are looking for someone like you to become our all-new Senior Technical Animator and join our passionate and talented Animation team, where we are building on the years of success that Rebellion has enjoyed.

Senior Technical Animator role:

As a Senior Technical Animator, you will have in-depth knowledge of rigging and animation systems, with a strong technical background in animation tools & scripting (Python, MEL) and a strong proficiency in 3D animation software (Maya, MotionBuilder).

Applying best practices, production pipelines and workflows to support the Animation department, this is an exciting opportunity to develop and evolve new animation solutions for multiple projects, playing a key role in ensuring the technical animation quality across our games.

This role would suit a Technical Animator with experience in developing character pipelines, next-gen animation features as well as animation and art friendly tools.

The Rebellion Animation team is responsible for bringing characters for our multiple titles to life. The team work with Design and Character Art to ensure that the animation is in line with the creative direction of the project.

Responsibilities

• Create character rigs and facial animation techniques
• Evolve and devise new animation solutions for entire game projects
• Support the Lead Technical Animator in any ad hoc tasks and duties, including mentoring junior employees
• Identify and address optimisation efficiencies
• Participate in R&D into current and emerging animation technologies
• Ensure the technical animation quality of the project by collaborating with technical animators and other animators and make changes when necessary

We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion. Rebellion encourages innovation in all areas and we look forward to hearing how you can help us to be better. We would like to invite all demographics of culture, gender, ethnicity, neuro-diversity and beyond because we believe a representative team makes better games and provides a better working life.

Requirements

• Knowledge of anatomy and body mechanics
• Advance knowledge of 3D software such as 3D Studio Max or Maya, with a technical focus on rigging and skinning
• Advance knowledge of the video game development process
• Advance knowledge of production pipelines
• Knowledge of writing tools with MEL/Python/PyMel
• Knowledge of motion capture
• Knowledge of Maya and/or MotionBuilder API
• Able to effectively communicate information, whilst building long-term, trusting relationships with a wide range of people
• Able to analyse data and issues whilst generating ideas

Benefits

• Holiday: 26 holiday days annually, increasing with service to 31 days, plus national public holidays
• Private Medical Insurance: Our PMI scheme offers comprehensive cover to access private medical treatment, taking the stress and strain out of waiting for treatments via the NHS
• Pension Contribution: Tax efficient salary sacrifice contributory pension scheme where Rebellion matches 4% of salary, plus 10% of any contribution you make
• Healthcare Cash Plan: Cash-back on treatment costs, from flu jabs to chiropractors
• Dental & Vision: Cash-back on routine or emergency costs, free eye tests
• Income Protection: Financial help if unable to work due to illness or injury
• Critical Illness: Financial help if diagnosed with critical illness
• Life Assurance: Financial security for your loved ones at a difficult time
• EAP: Wellbeing hub, including confidential telephone support and counselling
• Active Rewards: Earn discounts and other perks for physical activity, from trainers to cinema tickets
• Gym Membership: Discounts to over 3,000 participating UK gyms, pools & fitness events
• Loans: Interest free, tax-free loans
• Relocation: Assistance with relocation planning and costs
• Cycling Cycle Scheme: Save around 30% of the cost of a new bike and equipment though salary sacrifice tax & NI savings, spread repayments over 12 months
• Discounts: 50% off most 2000 AD merchandise, plus Active Rewards and more through health schemes, from high street retail to holidays
• Referral Bonus: Up to £2k bonus for internal staff referrals that lead to hires
• Flexible Hours: Flexible start and finish times
• Great Friendly Culture: Friendly, creative and relaxed working atmosphere, with sensibly managed projects and recognition of the importance of work-life balance (anti-crunch)
• Social & Charity Events: Annual Summer BBQ & Christmas Party, social groups such as photography and board games, charity events including football, go-karting and supporting Special Effect
• Digital Freebies: GDC Vault access, all Rebellion Steam titles, digital copies of 2000 AD and Rebellion Publishing comics, graphic novels and ebooks, physical game and film libraries