About the Role
The role involves leading animation development for gameplay and narrative sequences, ensuring technical and artistic excellence across all animated content within VR and immersive titles.
Responsibilities
- Lead the creation and implementation of character animations for gameplay and story moments
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to integrate animations into game systems
- Ensure animation quality meets performance and artistic standards
- Mentor junior animation team members and provide technical guidance
- Develop and maintain animation pipelines and workflows
- Troubleshoot and resolve animation-related bugs and technical issues
- Work closely with art and design leads to align animation style with project vision
- Contribute to the planning and scheduling of animation tasks
- Review motion capture data and apply cleanup and enhancements
- Optimize animations for real-time performance in VR environments
- Maintain consistency in character movement and expression across sequences
- Participate in regular playtesting and iteration cycles
- Ensure animations support intuitive player interaction and feedback
- Adapt animation techniques for virtual reality immersion and comfort
- Stay current with industry trends and tools in animation and game development
Nice to Have
- Experience shipping VR games
- Familiarity with facial animation systems
- Knowledge of procedural animation techniques
- Experience with animation blueprints or state machines
- Background in performance capture direction or coordination
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Remote within the UK
Team
Part of a dedicated game development team focused on immersive experiences
About the Studio
Studio Elevation is a game development team focused on creating immersive, story-driven VR experiences with cinematic quality.
Culture and Values
The team values creative ownership, technical excellence, and collaborative problem-solving in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Application Process
Candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio showcasing relevant animation work, especially in games or interactive media.
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