Location
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work along side the future greats of the gaming industry.
Lighthouse Games is seeking a talented Technical Animator to join our team of passionate and creative game developers. As a Technical Animator, you will work at the intersection of art and programming to create immersive experiences for players. You will collaborate with a team of talented artists and designers to bring characters and environments to life, while ensuring smooth performance and functionality in-game. At Lighthouse Games, we value quality and ambition, and we foster an environment of openness and collaboration where our team members can thrive.
Key Duties Include
- Work with artists and designers to create animation systems which meet the technical and artistic requirements of the game
- Develop and implement animation pipelines that ensure efficient and optimized performance in-game
- Create and refine character rigs and animation controllers
- Utilize motion capture data to create animations which are realistic and expressive
- Troubleshoot technical issues and provide solutions to ensure smooth production
- Assist with character and environment creation as required
- Stay up to date with industry trends and developments, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the animation pipeline
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Technical Animator in the games industry
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Animation, or a related field
- Expert knowledge of Maya, MotionBuilder, and other animation software packages
- Strong understanding of game engines, including Unity and Unreal
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or C#
- Experience with motion capture and facial animation
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team of artists, designers, and programmers to create high-quality game animations.
Benefits
- 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
- Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Health and Well-Being Benefits
- Dental Care
- Optical treatments
- Mental Health Support
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