Technical Motion Capture Animator (UK-based 12 month Fixed Term Contract)
Climax Studios
Posted: April 28, 2026
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Quick Summary
Technical Motion Capture Animator is a key member of a UK-based studio that specializes in developing digital experiences. You will be based in our state-of-the-art studio located in the heart of Liverpool overlooking the Harbour, and will be responsible for creating high-quality animation using performance capture data for characters, creatures, and cinematic scenes.
Required Skills
Job Description
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 Mo Cap Animator, you will create high-quality animation using performance capture data for characters, creatures, and cinematic scenes. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of passionate and experienced developers on a AAA project.
Requirements:
• Experience working as a Technical/ Mo Cap Animator on at least one published AAA console title.
• Extensive experience with MotionBuilder and Maya,
• Proven experience with mocap clean up tools.
• Understanding of human anatomy, body/ creature mechanics, and all animation principles.
• Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 5.
Responsibilities
• Clean, process, and retarget captured data to digital character rigs.
• Collaborate with directors, animators, and tech artists to refine performance quality.
• Integrate animations into the engines.
• Troubleshoot mo cap rigs, and markers etc.
• Ensure animation quality meets artistic and technical standards across all assets.
• 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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