Senior Game Animator

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Foundry 42 Ltd. Uk Full time

We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. As a Facial Animator, you will be part of a team of Facial Animators dedicated to bringing to life the facial and dialogue performances of all characters at CIG. You’ll be creating realistic, industry leading facial animation from high-quality head cam footage of top talent, as well as hand-keyed animation as and where required.
Our team is also involved in all performance captured shoots that take place in our in-house motion capture stage. This means face to face contact with our actors on set and the collaboration with all other supporting teams including the Motion Capture team and Audio department.
Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We’re currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Create stunning 1 to 1 facial animation with the use of Faceware’s Mark IV hardware and software.
Create realistic facial animation using traditional hand-key techniques.
Represent the department on performance capture shoots.
Work with the Animation Director, Facial Animation Lead, and senior animators on implementing facial animations within the game engine.
Advanced knowledge of Maya, MotionBuilder, and other equivalent software.
Ability to create fluid, smooth, realistic animations with 3D characters. Diversity Statement
CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment.
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