Senior Game Animator

4 weeks ago

Leamington Spa Warwickshire, United Kingdom Lighthouse Games Full time

Job Description Description
Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work along side the future greats of the gaming industry.
Lighthouse Games is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Animator to join our team of passionate and creative game developers. As a Senior Technical Animator, you will play a key role in creating immersive and realistic animations for our games. You will collaborate closely with artists, designers, and programmers to develop and implement animation systems and rigging solutions. Your expertise in character animation and technical proficiency will be instrumental in pushing the boundaries of animation quality and realism in our games.
Key Duties Include
Mentor a team of Technical Animators, providing guidance, feedback, and support
Create and implement animation systems that meet the technical and artistic requirements of the game
Develop and maintain animation tools, scripts, and pipelines to improve efficiency and workflow
Collaborate with artists and designers to ensure animations are visually appealing and meet gameplay requirements
Optimize animations for performance and quality
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in animation technology
Help drive innovation and improvement in animation processes and techniques
Requirements
Experience as a Technical Animator in the games industry
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Animation, or a related field
Expert knowledge of animation software such as Maya, MotionBuilder, and/or 3DS Max
Strong understanding of game engines, including Unity and Unreal Engine
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or C#
Experience with rigging and skinning complex characters
Deep understanding of animation principles and techniques
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Benefits
~25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
~ Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
~ Discretionary Bonus Scheme
~ Private Pension Scheme
~ Private Healthcare
~ Health and Well-Being Benefits
~ Dental Care
~ Optical treatments
~ Mental Health Support

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