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Playground Games is looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator to join our talented Fable team in Leamington Spa.
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 a Senior Animator, you will be an integral part of the Art Team, crafting best-in-class animations for our game. You'll work closely with designers, programmers, and other artists to create captivating and emotionally resonant animations that appeal to a diverse audience and elevate the visual storytelling of our game.
Our ideal candidate has extensive experience creating high-quality AAA animation and a passion for making fantastic player experiences.
This is a permanent role based at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa. We have a hybrid work model in place with a minimum of 3 days a week in studio. Relocation assistance is available if required.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
* Create and integrate high-quality key-frame and mocap animation assets in-game.
* Plan and deliver on your tasks with little management overhead.
* Proactively mentor other staff and promote skills transfer throughout the team.
* Identify and raise risks and issues with work appropriately.
* Build a good working relationship with your discipline and the wider Art team.
* Identify improvements to working practices throughout the team.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
* Expertise in the principles of animation, like spacing, timing, and posing.
* Proficiency in industry-standard animation tools, such as Maya and Motion Builder.
* AAA Animation and Game Engine experience.
* Understanding of animation State Machines and Network Graphs.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* Passion for video games and the gaming industry.
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