Climax is one of the leading creative lights of independent games development with an outstanding line of top published titles. You’ll be based out of our brand new, state of the art studio at Lakeside North Harbour set in stunning 130-acre landscaped grounds in Portsmouth.

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.

Benefits

• 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 Scheme
• Eye-Care Vouchers

Perks

• In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
• Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.

Experience & 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 .