We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated animation programmer to work with our highly talented and experienced animation programming team. Working in our in‑house Cobra engine you will create technology that improves how we create and use animations, both in developing tools and processes, and working directly on runtime animation systems specific to each game.
Responsibilities
* Working with Animators and Gameplay Programmers to deliver high quality authored and procedural animation systems.
* Expanding and improving animation technology within the Cobra engine.
* Profiling & optimising our Animation Systems across both the engine and game.
* Prioritising, planning and managing your time with minimal oversight.
* Mentoring team members.
* Communicating effectively with team members.
* Proactively solving problems independently.
* Giving and receiving constructive feedback to strive for continuous improvement.
* Managing animation systems for complex locomotion and naturalistic behaviours.
* Creating physics‑driven or procedural animation systems that work alongside authored assets.
* Using modern C++ programming skills.
Qualifications
* Working knowledge of animation systems, handling complex locomotion and naturalistic behaviours.
* Experience creating physics‑driven or procedural animation systems that work alongside authored assets.
* Good modern C++ programming skills.
* Comfortable working in a large codebase.
* Experience profiling and optimising for modern consoles.
* Track record of animation programming in AAA games.
Bonus Qualifications
* Familiarity with game asset pipelines and animation authoring tools such as Maya.
Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. Frontier’s portfolio includes critically acclaimed titles such as Elite Dangerous, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, Jurassic World Evolution and Jurassic World Evolution 2, plus an exciting roadmap of future releases.
Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success‑based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in‑house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events. We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.
Salaries and Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Success‑based annual bonus
* Share option schemes
* Life assurance
* Private family healthcare
* Flexitime working hours
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
* In‑house subsidised catering
* Support with relocation
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Free bike servicing
* Social activities and events
* Training provided
* Regular team and company events
* Free drinks, fruit or food
* Flexible working
* Free gym or gym subsidy
* Private medical/dental healthcare
* Bonus/reward scheme
* Childcare vouchers
* Stock options
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