nDreams is looking for a Senior Animator to join Studio Elevation. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, creating, and refining animations for characters, creatures, vehicles, and environments to meet the artistic and technical needs of our VR games. You will have strong input on pipeline and animation standards.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers to ensure animations integrate seamlessly
- Deliver high-quality animations for characters using traditional animation and mocap integration
- Work closely with the Art Director and Animation team to achieve the project's artistic vision
- Stay updated with the latest animation techniques and technologies
- Implement animations within Unreal Engine
- Help define motion planning and the implementation process for characters
What We're Looking For
- Understanding of core animation principles and techniques
- Ability to understand game genres and art styles to create suitable animations
- Expert proficiency in animation software such as Maya, Blender, or equivalent
- Experience using Motion Builder
- Experience with motion capture and rigging
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment
- Knowledge of game development pipelines, including asset management and version control
- Strong analytical skills to solve technical and creative animation challenges
Nice to Have
- Experience with VR animation
- Passion for VR and innovative technologies
Technical Stack
- Maya
- Blender
- Motion Builder
- Unreal Engine
Team & Environment
You will work closely with the Art Director and the Animation team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible hours
- Duvet days
- Your birthday off
- Dedicated personal development time and support
- Regular socials
- Excellent holiday offering
- Pension scheme
- Health insurance
- Life cover
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
Work Mode
This role is fully remote within the UK.
We believe the best workplaces and games are created by diverse, happy, and safe teams. We're committed to building a culture centred on respect, wellbeing, and balance, and strive to make our games and industry more accessible to underrepresented communities.
