Gameplay Animator

2 weeks ago

Leamington Spa, United Kingdom Playground Games Ltd Full time

Job reference
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- Company Name
- Playground Games Ltd
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Industry sector
- Animation
- Job start date
- ASAP
- Posted date
- 21/04/2023
- Experience Level
- Junior-Associate
- Job type
- Permanent | Full Time
- Remote / Hybrid
- No

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

**ABOUT US**:
We are a premier Xbox Game Studio, crafting genre-defining games that delight players with their accessibility, visual allure, and pure fun. Our diverse and passionate team is currently working on the exciting reboot of the much-adored Fable franchise.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
As a Gameplay Animator at Playground, you are passionate, eager to learn, and a keen problem solver. We seek creative animators with a deep fondness for gaming and an understanding of how to implement animations in a game engine.

Your experience in animation will have given you a solid foundation to build on and a developed eye for the breakdown and design of animation focused mechanics.

Whether you're a seasoned animator with a strong foundation or an emerging talent ready to grow your skills, this role offers an opportunity to enhance your understanding of animation-focused mechanics.

**WHAT YOU'LL DO**:

- Create and iterate on high-quality key-frame and mocap animation assets and implement them in-game.
- Following guidelines on content workflows and planning will form a part of your responsibilities.
- Collaborate in the execution of mocap shoots while being mindful of technical constraints.

**WHAT YOU'LL BRING**:

- Showcase exceptional key-frame animation skills in a reel that demonstrates your mastery of foundational animation principles and acting abilities.
- Illustrate a proficient command of weight, timing, and posing through your ability to manipulate motion capture data and key-frame animation.
- A deep passion for game development and a keen awareness of current titles and industry trends will set you apart.

**DESIRABLE (NOT REQUIRED)**:

- Experience working on console games or RPG games. Skills in motion capture and facial animation.

This is a phenomenal opportunity to contribute to world-class games alongside a talented and collaborative team at one of the industry's most thrilling first-party game studios.

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