Associate Lead Gameplay Animator

3 weeks ago

Warwickshire, United Kingdom Playground Games Full time

Description

Playground Games is looking for an Associate Lead Gameplay Animator to join our talented Fable team here in Leamington Spa on a Permanent Basis.

About us:

As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun.

We are excited to be rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and are expanding our diverse team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre.

About the role:

As an Associate Lead animator at Playground Games you will oversee a wide range of animation, pushing for the highest quality to achieve our creative vision. You will be jointly responsible for growing and developing a highly talented team to deliver an incredibly exciting open-world action RPG. You will work with the team to visualise, prototype and oversee the implementation of gameplay features, ensuring that animation work adequately scales based on project scope in order to deliver world-class quality within constraints.

Our ideal candidate is an expert animator who is passionate about their craft, shows potential in people management, and has the track record to prove it.

This is a permanent role based at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa.

What you’ll do:

Help grow, motivate, and mentor the gameplay animation team. Oversee creation and iteration of high-quality key-frame and mocap animation assets, seeing them through to being implemented in-game. Work with production on scheduling and long-range planning for the team. Assist with recruitment and oversee outsource engagements. Set an example for the rest of the team. 

What you’ll bring:

At least one shipped AAA title with demonstrable experience of people management. 5+ Years of Games Industry experience. Exceptional keyframe animation skills demonstrable in a reel that ideally showcases work with gameplay animation systems. Passion for game dev, with an awareness of current titles and industry trends. Experience with outsourcing and co-development is a bonus.

  • Senior Technical Animator

    3 weeks ago

    Warwickshire, United Kingdom Playground Games Full time

    Description Playground Games is looking for a Senior Technical Animator to join our talented Fable team here in Leamington Spa on a contract basis.  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...

  • Senior Gameplay Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Warwickshire, United Kingdom Playground Games Full time

    Description Playground Games is looking for a Senior Gameplay Engineer to join our Fable team on a permanent basis.  About us:  As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We are excited to be rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and are...

  • JUNIOR ANIMATOR

    2 weeks ago

    Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Lighthouse Games Full time

    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...

  • JUNIOR ANIMATOR

    2 weeks ago

    Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Lighthouse Games Full time

    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...

  • Principal Technical Animator

    2 weeks ago

    Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Lighthouse Games Full time

    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...

  • Principal Technical Animator

    2 weeks ago

    Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Lighthouse Games Full time

    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...

  • Senior Gameplay Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Playground Games Full time

    Playground Games is looking for a Senior Gameplay Engineer to join our Fable team on a permanent basis. About us: As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We are excited to be rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and are expanding our diverse team to...

  • Lead Gameplay Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Maverick Games Full time

    Lead Gameplay Engineer Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Warwick Description We are a developer-first video game studio, an environment where talented individuals are nurtured, inspired and flourish. Key Responsibilities Be Inspired. Collaborate with other leaders across all disciplines Develop an exciting new AAA IP...

  • Lead Animator

    2 weeks ago

    Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Lighthouse Games Full time

    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...

  • Lead Animator

    2 weeks ago

    Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Lighthouse Games Full time

    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...

  • Lead Animator

    6 days 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...

  • Senior Technical Animator

    2 weeks ago

    Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Lighthouse Games Full time

    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...

  • Senior Technical Animator

    2 weeks ago

    Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Lighthouse Games Full time

    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...

  • 3C Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Warwickshire, United Kingdom Playground Games Full time

    Description Playground Games is looking for a 3C Engineer to join our Fableteam on a permanent basis.  About us: As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We are excited to be rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and are expanding our...

  • Senior Animator

    2 weeks ago

    Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Lighthouse Games Full time

    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...

  • Senior Animator

    2 weeks ago

    Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Lighthouse Games Full time

    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...

  • 3C Engineer

    5 days ago

    Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Playground Games Full time

    Playground Games is looking for a 3C Engineer to join our Fable team on a permanent basis. About us: As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we a re passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We are excited to be rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and are expanding our diverse team to create a new...

  • VFX Artist

    3 weeks ago

    Warwickshire, United Kingdom Playground Games Full time

    Description Playground Games are looking for a VFX Artist to join our Fable team. ABOUT US: As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We're expanding our diverse team to create outstanding experiences in the gaming industry. ABOUT THE...

  • Blendshape Artist

    3 weeks ago

    Warwickshire, United Kingdom Playground Games Full time

    Description Playground Games is looking for a Blendshape Artist to join our Fable team. ABOUT US: As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We are excited to be rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and are expanding our diverse team to...

  • Asset Artist

    4 weeks ago

    Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Playground Games Full time

    Playground Games are looking for a VFX Artist to join our Fable team. As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. As a VFX Artist, you will create high-quality VFX, elevate the visuals of Fable and deliver strong creative ideas, while communicating and...