Gameplay Animator - Leamington Spa, United Kingdom - Playground Games Ltd

Playground Games Ltd

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Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

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Company Name
Playground Games Ltd
Salary
Competitive
Location
Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
Country
United Kingdom
Industry sector
Animation
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
21/04/202 Experience Level
Junior-Associate
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Remote / Hybrid
No

Playground Games is looking for a Gameplay Animator to join our talented Fable team here in Leamington Spa.

ABOUT US:

We are a premier Xbox Game Studio, crafting genre-defining games that delight players with their accessibility, visual allure, and pure fun.

Our diverse and passionate team is currently working on the exciting reboot of the much-adored Fable franchise.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Gameplay Animator at Playground, you are passionate, eager to learn, and a keen problem solver.

We seek creative animators with a deep fondness for gaming and an understanding of how to implement animations in a game engine.

Your experience in animation will have given you a solid foundation to build on and a developed eye for the breakdown and design of animation focused mechanics.

Whether you're a seasoned animator with a strong foundation or an emerging talent ready to grow your skills, this role offers an opportunity to enhance your understanding of animation-focused mechanics.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Create and iterate on highquality keyframe and mocap animation assets and implement them ingame.
Following guidelines on content workflows and planning will form a part of your responsibilities.
Collaborate in the execution of mocap shoots while being mindful of technical constraints.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Showcase exceptional keyframe animation skills in a reel that demonstrates your mastery of foundational animation principles and acting abilities.
Illustrate a proficient command of weight, timing, and posing through your ability to manipulate motion capture data and keyframe animation.
A deep passion for game development and a keen awareness of current titles and industry trends will set you apart.

DESIRABLE (NOT REQUIRED):

Experience working on console games or RPG games. Skills in motion capture and facial animation.

This is a phenomenal opportunity to contribute to world-class games alongside a talented and collaborative team at one of the industry's most thrilling first-party game studios.