Technical Animator (UK-based 12 month Fixed Term Contract)

Climax Studios was established over 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way. You’ll be based out of our state-of-the-art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Albert Dock in Liverpool overlooking the Harbour.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Animator with proven skills working on Console titles to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a AAA IP where you will be responsible for bridging the gap between the animation, design, code teams and helping to ensure the smooth integration of characters, animation and cinematics. This is a great opportunity to work with a team of passionate and experienced developers on a AAA project.

Requirements:
• Experience working as a Technical Animator on at least one published console title.
• Proven experience working within Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong Proficiency with character pipelines, animation systems and cinematics.
• Experience with procedural animation systems (Foot IK, Look-At, Realtime IK).
• Familiar with in-game animation processes and workflows.
• Experience in using version control systems.
• Experience working with MetaHuman (advantageous but not crucial).
• Experience with physics-based animation, chaos physics, ragdolls, cloth, hair (advantageous but not crucial).
• Be able to work collaboratively with artists, animators, designers and programmers.
• Enjoys a creative challenge with the passion and motivation to make great games.
• Experience of helping to plan and schedule workflows.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain animation systems for gameplay and cinematic content.
• Keep to project vision for best practices, methodologies used and quality benchmark.
• Work with the wider art, design and code teams to champion best technical practices.
• As part of reviews, able to provide constructive critique and solutions.
• Ability to self-motivate as-well-as motivate other members of the team.

Benefits:
• Excellent holiday package
• Regular social events
• A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
• Ongoing training and development, with career progression
• Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Dental Insurance
• Group Income Protection
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Eye-Care Vouchers

Perks

• In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
• Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Climax Studios

Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Liverpool

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: Art

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite

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