Digital Animator Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear Competitive remuneration package offered An opportunity to join an exciting organisation as a Digital Animator. You will work with colleagues across our R&D and Marketing teams to bring ideas and solutions to life with animations built in Unreal Engine. You will be responsible for designing, creating and implementing digital assets and animations of existing and future Engineering products and services. The role will involve working from early conceptual stages through to final release animations for external use, fully aligned with Engineering brand and messaging. About the Role As a first in-house Digital Animator, you will sit at the intersection of technical innovation and creative storytelling. Working alongside our R&D and Marketing teams, you will be responsible for bringing products, concepts and environments to life using cutting-edge animation techniques—primarily within Unreal Engine 5. Your work will help communicate our Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) vision internally and externally, while also contributing to the development of: Digital twins of our systems Virtual training and testing environments. Immersive sales support tools. Branded visual content and promotional materials.From early concept to final polished animation, you’ll deliver assets that showcase our clients Engineering’s future—aligned with our evolving brand and messaging. Key Responsibilities Design and animate high-quality digital assets using Unreal Engine 5. Develop realistic digital environments for testing, training, and promotion. Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, and Business Development to form storyboard concepts and solutions. Maintain and update assets in alignment with brand standards. Stay ahead of animation and Unreal Engine trends to drive innovation. Ensure performance optimisation, consistency, and brand integration across all media.About You We are looking for a mid- to senior-level animator with a strong technical mindset and an eye for detail. You will thrive working independently across departments and managing your own animation projects. Essential Proven experience producing high-level animations using Unreal Engine. Deep understanding of animation principles, motion and timing. Strong grasp of brand consistency and visual storytelling. Able to work fluidly between creative and technical teams. Experience working from concept to final delivery.Desirable Proficiency with additional tools such as Blender or version control systems like Git. Experience collaborating with digital twins or interactive environments. Background or interest in defence, engineering, or technical subjects.Security & Clearance Requirements Due to the nature of our work, candidates must be able to obtain Security Clearance (SC).Working Pattern & Benefits Hybrid working: Based in Newcastle, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Core hours: 08:30–16:30 Monday to Thursday, early finish on Fridays. Competitive salary, depending on experience. Generous benefits package including pension, holidays, and development support. Opportunities for future career progression—toward a Marketing or Technical Leadership (R&D).Why Join Pearson Engineering? Work on ground breaking Robotics and Autonomous Systems. Collaborate in a highly innovative, cross-functional environment. Be part of a strategic transformation in a well-established business. Gain exposure to cutting-edge technology and storytelling tools. Help shape the visual future of a defence innovator.Ready to Animate Our Future? If you are a passionate Unreal Engine Animator looking to apply your skills in a high-impact, forward-facing role—we want to hear from you. Apply now or contact us to find out more