Senior Gameplay Animator

People Can Fly

10h

About The Position

People Can Fly is hiring a Senior Gameplay Animator for candidates based in Europe who work in the game industry. The role contributes to the creation and implementation of high-quality gameplay animation, following the game’s established story and gameplay vision. The animator will use hand-key animation and motion-capture data, collaborate with other disciplines, and help create a dynamic, player-centric experience. The role also includes occasional support for recruitment and onboarding.

Requirements

Typically 5+ years of professional experience as an animator in games.
Good understanding of animation principles, including timing, weight, and staging.
Ability to translate a game’s story and gameplay into believable, lively animations.
Experience animating creatures and quadrupeds.
Solid understanding of character anatomy.
Proficiency with animation tools.
Ability to think creatively to develop more efficient techniques.
Ability to follow and take direction, and to implement feedback.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Open-minded, team-player attitude.
Strong work ethic and self-motivation.
Passion for playing and making video games.
Must be based in Europe and come from the game industry.

Nice To Haves

Artistic skills such as storyboarding, figure study, gesture drawing, 2D animation, illustration, and painting.
Technical skills such as rigging and scripting, and proficiency in Maya and MotionBuilder.
Familiarity with Unreal or a similar game engine.
Facial animation and lip-syncing skills.
Experience on a shipped game title.

Responsibilities

Create animations in line with the established vision for the game’s story and gameplay.
Create high-quality content using hand-key animation and motion-capture data.
Develop animations that support gameplay and visuals.
Implement and iterate on animation assets in-game.
Collaborate with the team to create a dynamic, player-centric experience.
Troubleshoot and resolve animation issues with other departments.
Occasionally support the Lead with recruitment projects in collaboration with HR.
Work with Game Design to prototype new archetypes.
Support motion-capture work, including preparing shot lists and participating in shoots to direct actors.
Occasionally support the onboarding of new hires.

Benefits

UK: Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for employees and their families.
UK: Gympass for employees and family members.
UK: Online Polish and English language classes.
UK: Access to the pension scheme.
UK and Poland: Flexible working hours.
UK and Poland: Virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions for plan members and their dependents.
UK and Poland: Personal development opportunities and the ability to work in a global environment.
UK and Poland: Work in a creative team with passionate colleagues.
Poland: Private medical healthcare, including dental treatment, for employees and their families (Signal Iduna).
Poland: MultiSport card for employees and their family members or friends.
Poland: Free library with a wide range of games and books, with unlimited access.
Poland: In-company Polish and English language classes.
Poland: Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages in the office.