Senior Cinematic Animator (FTC) - Hybrid/Remote, Growth Path

Dambuster Studios Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Nottingham seeks a Senior Cinematic Animator to create high-quality cinematic animations. You will collaborate closely with the narrative team and mentor others while ensuring your animations meet world-class standards. Required: 3+ years in cinematic animation, proficiency in Maya, Motion Builder, and UE5. The position offers a hybrid work model, relocation support, competitive benefits including gym membership, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Relocation support

Holiday allowance that increases with service

Company pension contribution

Fully subsidised gym membership

Annual pay reviews

Quarterly company funded cross-team events

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a cinematic animator.
• Excellent understanding of cinematics, narrative and character development.
• Ability to manage, plan and organise your own time and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver high quality cinematic animations.
• Collaborate with the narrative team to ensure cinematics hit key story beats.
• Inspire teammates by setting a high standard for cinematography and character development.

Skills

Cinematic animation

Character development

Keyframe skills

Communication skills

Passion for games

Tools

Maya

Motion Builder

UE5

Job description

A leading game development studio in Nottingham seeks a Senior Cinematic Animator to create high-quality cinematic animations. You will collaborate closely with the narrative team and mentor others while ensuring your animations meet world-class standards. Required: 3+ years in cinematic animation, proficiency in Maya, Motion Builder, and UE5. The position offers a hybrid work model, relocation support, competitive benefits including gym membership, and career progression opportunities.