About this role
Job title: Senior Animator
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Animator who will create high-quality animation using performance capture data for characters, creatures, and cinematic scenes. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team on a AAA project at our Edinburgh studio.
What You'll Do
- 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 Unreal Engine 5 pipeline and other engines as required
- Troubleshoot mocap rigs, markers, and related systems
- 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
- Provide constructive critique and solutions during reviews
- Motivate yourself and other team members to achieve high performance
What We're Looking For
- Experience as a Senior Animator on at least one published AAA console title
- Extensive experience with MotionBuilder and Maya
- Proven experience with mocap cleanup tools
- Strong understanding of human anatomy, body/creature mechanics, and animation principles
- Proven experience working with Unreal Engine 5
Compensation & Benefits
- Excellent holiday package and regular social events
- Ongoing training and development with career progression
- Group Private Medical Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Private Dental Insurance, Group Income Protection
- Company Pension Scheme, Cycle To Work Scheme, Eye-Care Vouchers
- Perks: In-house clubs and socials, project wrap parties, studio events, charity fundraising