Senior Gameplay Animator

ArtHybrid Remote,

Leamington Spa,

Warwickshire

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Description

Playground Games is looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator to join our talented Fable team in Leamington Spa.

ABOUT US:

As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are making games that are accessible, beautiful, and fun. We are rebooting the Fable franchise and expanding our team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Senior Animator, you will be an integral part of the Art Team, crafting best-in-class animations for our game. You'll work closely with designers, programmers, and other artists to create captivating and emotionally resonant animations that appeal to a diverse audience and elevate the visual storytelling of our game.

Our ideal candidate has extensive experience creating high-quality AAA animation and a passion for making fantastic player experiences.

This is a permanent role based at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa. We have a hybrid work model in place with a minimum of 3 days a week in studio. Relocation assistance is available if required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Create and integrate high-quality key-frame and mocap animation assets in-game.
• Plan and deliver on your tasks with little management overhead.
• Proactively mentor other staff and promote skills transfer throughout the team.
• Identify and raise risks and issues with work appropriately.
• Build a good working relationship with your discipline and the wider Art team.
• Identify improvements to working practices throughout the team.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Impressive portfolio showcasing exceptional key-frame animation skills.
• Expertise in the principles of animation, like spacing, timing, and posing.
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation tools, such as Maya and Motion Builder.
• AAA Animation and Game Engine experience.
• Understanding of animation State Machines and Network Graphs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for video games and the gaming industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make world-class game with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry’s most exciting first-party game studios.

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