3D Character Animator - Bristol - Full Time AA Indie Game

Friday Sundae; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Friday Sundae is looking for a talented and versatile graduate or mid-level 3D character animator to work on a new haunted-house adventure game IP for PC and console.

You'll be developing animation systems, the character animation pipeline for a range of semi-stylised 3D characters and collaborating creatively and technically with Riggers, Artists, and Programmers on a day-to-day basis.

The position provides a rare opportunity for an individual to drive their technical and creative expertise throughout the whole lifecycle of an Indie game.

This is a full-time role working alongside a dedicated and passionate team here in Bristol.

Skills:

• BA in computer animation, digital arts, media arts, or a master's of fine arts in animation or visual effects.
• Experience of computer 3D animation techniques, motion design, and camera movement principles.
• Able to animate characters, objects, and special effects.
• Experience with Unity with the ability to import, export, and set up the animation state machine and troubleshoot issues.
• Skilled at working within Maya and motion capture data to create the animations.
• Good understanding of the 3D rigging process and different technical software.
• Experience at creating facial expressions and animations in conjunction with blendshapes or similar.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous pension and holiday
• Performance-related bonus

Application

This is a full-time role based onsite at our studio in Bristol, UK. Please only apply if you are eligible to work full time in the UK. Candidates need to be willing to relocate to Bristol for this role.

Apply now and include your ArtStation portfolio in the cover letter.

No agencies please.