Junior Gameplay Animator

Cloud Imperium; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Manchester is seeking a Junior Animator to join their talented team. In this role, you will contribute to creating engaging animations for both combat and social gameplay in the universe of Star Citizen. Ideal candidates will have experience with Maya and MotionBuilder, a strong understanding of animation fundamentals, and a passion for gaming. This highly collaborative position involves working directly with designers and programmers across several regions.

Qualifications

• Experience using Maya and MotionBuilder or other equivalent software.
• Ability to create fluid and realistic animations.
• Eagerness to innovate and collaborate with peers.

Responsibilities

• Develop fluid, realistic animations for combat and social gameplay.
• Create motion capture data and keyframe animations.
• Collaborate with teams across UK, EU, and USA.

Skills

Maya

MotionBuilder

Animation fundamentals

Creative thinking

Collaboration

Job description

Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG prides itself in thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and developing ground-breaking technology. CIG believes in raising the bar for the gaming industry and the community as a whole.

About the Role

As a Junior Animator, you will join a talented team of Gameplay Animators and Designers to create engaging combat and social gameplay. You will help bring the vast universe of Star Citizen and Squadron 42 to life by animating Players, AI, Creatures.

This is a highly collaborative role where you will work directly with designers and programmers to bridge the gap between artistic performance and technical implementation.

What do our Junior Animators do?

• Develop fluid, realistic animations for combat and social gameplay.
• Develop motion capture data and keyframe animation for in-game assets.
• Collaborate with leadership to design and build branching animation flowgraphs and behaviours.
• Work in a collaborative but distributed team environment, frequently communicating with teams in UK, EU and USA.

What do we expect from our Junior Animators?

• Experience using Maya, MotionBuilder, and other equivalent software.
• A strong grasp of animation fundamentals, with the ability to create smooth, realistic movements.
• An eagerness to challenge your own ideas and push for excellence alongside your peers.
• A genuine love for gaming and a desire to take gameplay animation to the next level.

At Cloud Imperium Games we are always keen to speak to Gameplay Animators, therefore if you're passionate about games and believe you can take our animation to the next level, you may just be our newest Star Citizen!

Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it's our differences that make it special.

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