About the job
Studio Gobo is a distinguished AAA game development studio within the Keywords family, celebrated for our contributions to high-profile projects with renowned companies like Guerrilla Games, Arkane, Warner Bros, Ubisoft, Disney, and Tencent. Our portfolio includes notable titles such as LEGO Horizon Adventures, Redfall, Hogwarts Legacy, For Honor, Marvel Super Heroes: Guardians of the Galaxy, and Star Wars: Rise Against the Empire playsets for Disney Infinity 3.0.
As we embark on an exciting new project, we are in search of a talented Animator to enhance our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in crafting and implementing exceptional gameplay animations that elevate the player experience.
At Studio Gobo, we take pride in fostering an inclusive workplace. We offer an extensive benefits package and a supportive environment that promotes your personal and professional growth. We have been recognized seven times by GamesIndustry. Biz as one of the Best Mid-Sized Game Studios to work for in the U. K.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design compelling gameplay animations for both creature-based and biped characters.
- Utilize strong animation principles to produce top-quality work while optimizing animations for technical constraints and artistic direction.
- Collaborate closely with the Lead Animator, game designers, and programmers to grasp gameplay intentions, engine capabilities, and quality standards.
- Effectively communicate with team members to identify issues, propose solutions, and ensure timely delivery of work.
- Rapidly prototype and pre-visualize animation concepts to support gameplay discussions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrable keyframe animation skills, with a portfolio showcasing high-quality character and creature gameplay animations.
- In-depth understanding of animation principles and their application in gameplay.
- Advanced proficiency with game development tools such as Maya and various game engines.
- Experience with motion capture techniques is advantageous.
- A strong passion for animation, gaming, and film.
- Familiarity with character rigging or modeling is a plus.
- A proactive, self-driven team player with excellent communication skills.
- Able to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to constructive feedback.
- Strong analytical skills to swiftly identify and resolve challenges.
