Climax Studios

Game Development

SeniorAnimator

Liverpool, United Kingdom CONTRACT
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Animator at Climax Studios. Skills: Senior Animator, animation, MotionBuilder, Maya, Unreal Engine 5. create high-quality animation using performance capture data for characters, creatures, and cinematic scenes. Clean, process, and retarget captured data to digital character rigs”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure animation quality meets artistic and technical standards across all assets

Industry & Context.

Game Development
Problems you'll solve

Able to provide constructive critique and solutions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience working as a Senior Animator on at least one published AAA console title, Extensive experience with MotionBuilder and Maya, Proven experience with mocap clean up tools, Understanding of human anatomy, body/ creature mechanics, and all animation principles, Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 5

What You'll Do.

create high-quality animation using performance capture data for characters

and retarget captured data to digital character rigs

Integrate animations into the engines

Troubleshoot mo cap rigs

Ensure animation quality meets artistic and technical standards across all assets

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with directors, animators, and tech artists to refine performance quality; Work with the wider art, design and code teams to champion best technical practices; As part of reviews, able to provide constructive critique and solutions

Full Job Description

Climax Studios was established over 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way. You’ll be based out of our state-of-the-art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Albert Dock in Liverpool overlooking the Harbour. We are seeking an experienced Senior Animator, you will create high-quality animation using performance capture data for characters, creatures, and cinematic scenes. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of passionate and experienced developers on a AAA project. **Requirements** * Experience working as a Senior Animator on at least one published AAA console title. * Extensive experience with MotionBuilder and Maya, * Proven experience with mocap clean up tools. * Understanding of human anatomy, body/ creature mechanics, and all animation principles. * Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 5. * ** Responsibilities** * Clean, process, and retarget captured data to digital character rigs. * Collaborate with directors, animators, and tech artists to refine performance quality. * Integrate animations into the engines. * Troubleshoot mo cap rigs, and markers etc. * Ensure animation quality meets artistic and technical standards across all assets. * Work with the wider art, design and code teams to champion best technical practices. * As part of reviews, able to provide constructive critique and solutions. * Ability to self-motivate as-well-as motivate other members of the team. **Benefits** [](https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/) * Excellent holiday package * Regular social events * A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment * Ongoing training and development, with career progression * Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA * Group Life Insurance * Employee Assistance Programme * Private Dental Insurance * Group Income Protection * Company Pension Scheme * Cycle To Work

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