We are looking for a super switched on Animator to work in our amazing art team. As a Candidate, you should be comfortable animating humans, animals and creatures of all shapes and sizes. You will need to excel at convincing character animation and working as part of a team.

• Use traditional animation fundamentals to craft game motions that range from stylized to hyper-realistic.

• Respond well to instruction, feedback, take initiative in one's work and be willing to iterate multiple times.

• Troubleshoot tool implementations and suggest workflow improvements in order to increase the efficiency and creativity of the team.

• To create high-quality animation assets to integrate with your titles.

• Constant research & interpretation of the latest trends in animation.

• Help improve and innovate workflow practices

• To help in reinforcing great teamwork and amazing studio culture!

• Experience in video game production with shipped titles in an Animation role. 

• Excellent knowledge of animating using Maya, with outstanding animation skills demonstrating knowledge and application of weight, timing, pace, poses and storytelling 

• Excellent understanding of how animation must work in harmony with the game design

• Excellent initiative, self-motivation, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, as well as team working and the ability to accept and follow direction 

• Advanced level of knowledge with animation tools 

• A genuine passion for games and animation, bringing characters to life with realistic biped and quadruped motion 

• Ability to integrate animations into game-engine. 

• Experience with either Unity or Unreal Engine. (Or both!) 

• The ability to prioritise and work on multiple tasks simultaneously and manage competing priorities. 

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently to get the job done without day-to-day direction. 

• Understanding of mobile / console games and the industry as a whole. ● Conduct strategy audits with your lead to identify further opportunities to improve the way we do things. 

• Think on their feet and act quickly. 

• Have a can-do with the ability to turn a negative into a positive, no problem is too great.

• Familiarity in Rigging and Skinning with Autodesk Maya.

• Additional art skills such as drawing, modelling and texturing.

• Good knowledge of anatomy and a thorough understanding of biomechanics, kinesiology for humanoids and animals.

Email your application to jobs@playsidestudios.com.

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Your application should include your CV and any relevant portfolio links.

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Only candidates successful will be contacted. Do keep an eye on our LinkedIn page and careers page to future roles.