Senior Technical Animator

Full Job Description

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 highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Animator to join our team of passionate and creative game developers. As a Senior Technical Animator, you will play a key role in creating immersive and realistic animations for our games. You will collaborate closely with artists, designers, and programmers to develop and implement animation systems and rigging solutions. Your expertise in character animation and technical proficiency will be instrumental in pushing the boundaries of animation quality and realism in our games.

Key Duties Include

• Mentor a team of Technical Animators, providing guidance, feedback, and support
• Create and implement animation systems that meet the technical and artistic requirements of the game
• Develop and maintain animation tools, scripts, and pipelines to improve efficiency and workflow
• Collaborate with artists and designers to ensure animations are visually appealing and meet gameplay requirements
• Optimize animations for performance and quality
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in animation technology
• Help drive innovation and improvement in animation processes and techniques
  
  
  

Requirements

• Experience as a Technical Animator in the games industry
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Animation, or a related field
• Expert knowledge of animation software such as Maya, MotionBuilder, and/or 3DS Max
• Strong understanding of game engines, including Unity and Unreal Engine
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or C#
• Experience with rigging and skinning complex characters
• Deep understanding of animation principles and techniques
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
  
  
  

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