Senior Animator

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, polished animations for characters, gameplay systems, and cinematics.
• Own complex animation tasks, including full-body, facial, and interactive animations.
• Direct and support motion capture shoots and refine captured data for in-game use.
• Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to ensure animations meet gameplay needs and technical constraints.
• Support our Principal animator to define and maintain animation standards, benchmarks, and style guides.
• Identify and drive improvements to animation workflows, pipelines, and tools.
• Ensure animation work is optimized for real-time performance without compromising quality.
• Support the development and integration of animation systems within the game engine.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to peers and mentor junior and mid-level animators.
• Contribute to team discussions, planning, and cross-discipline problem solving.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Must have a strong experience in game animation, with a focus on character, gameplay, and/or cinematicanimation.
• Shipped at least one game to a comparable scale to Sports Interactive titles in a similar role.
• Has Unity Experience.
• Advanced skills in creating realistic, expressive, and responsive animation.
• Experience working with motion capture pipelines, including directing shoots and cleanup.
• Has a solid understanding of how animation supports gameplay, systems, and player experience.
• The ability to balance visual quality with technical constraints and performance requirements.
• Experience owning large, complex animation features or tasks.
• A proactive approach to identifying problems and improving workflows.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines.
• Experience mentoring or supporting other animators.
• Organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage your work independently.
• A passion for animation and a drive to continually improve quality and process.

Benefits of Working at Sports Interactive:

• Private Healthcare and Dental Plans.
• A range of Gym Membership options through our Benefits partners.
• Travel Insurance for yourself and your family.
• Subsidised mental health, therapy, and coaching sessions are available.
• Access to our on-site physical and massage therapist services.
• Free access to games released under the SEGA Europe umbrella.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 7% of annual salary).
• Regular events in collaboration with our partnered football clubs.
• Free onsite evening bar in our London HQ.
• A well-stocked breakfast bar with cereals, fruits, teas, and coffees.
• Multiple clubs and societies to join e.g., book club and art workshops.
• Your club’s shirt personalised upon passing probation.
• Trophies & gift cards for length of service milestones.
• Cupcakes delivered on your birthday.

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