We are supporting XR Games as they look for a Senior Animator to join their team as they begin work on multiple exciting projects.
The studio are a multi award-winning game development studio that specialises in immersive VR games. Since 2020, their team has grown from 20 full-time members to almost 100 by the close of 2022, with successful previous projects such as Zombieland: Headshot Fever and Angry Birds Under Pressure.
Your responsibilities…
Production of high quality keyframe animation for video games
Work with the concept, design, and art team to collaboratively bring characters to life
Contribute to the design and execution of complex gameplay systems
Define how elements within projects will interact, build, transition, and function from the concept stage to final implementation
Implement animations into engine with full ownership of your work
Be heavily involved in the continued development of tools and pipeline processes, maintaining an understanding of industry best practices
Meet production schedules and deadlines
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
5+ years industry experience, with one or more shipped AAA titles
Strong knowledge of 3DS Max, Maya, and Motionbuilder
Strong understanding of character animation pipelines
Experience with Git and other version control systems
Creative attitude to problem-solving
Ability to work as part of a team and take an initiative over your work
Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
Hybrid working at XR Games is standard, and XR will provide financially assistance should you need to relocate to facilitate hybrid working. The studio has a history of full-scale development from concept through to submission, working with partners such as Sony Pictures VR, Meta, and Rovio Entertainment.
