Senior Technical Animator

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Technical Animator to join their team in Oxford . You will be responsible for creating and optimizing character and creature animations, ensuring they meet both artistic and technical requirements for projects within the Arts & Entertainment industry. This role demands a blend of animation expertise and technical problem-solving skills, working closely with riggers, animators, and engineers to deliver high-quality, performance-driven motion. Your contributions will be vital in bringing characters to life with realistic and engaging movement.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and optimize high-quality character and creature animations for games or interactive experiences.
• Collaborate with the rigging team to ensure character rigs are robust and support desired animation performance.
• Work closely with game designers and animators to troubleshoot and refine animation systems and character locomotion.
• Develop and maintain animation tools and pipelines to improve efficiency and workflow for the animation team.
• Ensure animations are performant and integrated correctly within the game engine, addressing any technical challenges.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Animator or Senior Animator with a strong technical focus, demonstrated through a portfolio.
• Expertise in animation software such as Maya, MotionBuilder, and familiarity with game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, character rigging, skinning, and constraints.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for tool development and pipeline automation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on visually stunning and engaging projects in the Arts & Entertainment sector.
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative studio located in the historic city of Oxford .
• Professional development opportunities and training to enhance technical and artistic skills.
• Contribute to creating compelling character performances and immersive interactive experiences.