Explore animator job opportunities within the UK. This field offers roles for creative individuals skilled in bringing characters and stories to life through various animation techniques. Job seekers can find positions in diverse sectors, including film, television, gaming, and advertising. These roles often require a strong portfolio showcasing proficiency in 2D or 3D animation software, character design, and storytelling. The demand for animators continues to grow, presenting a range of career paths for both junior and experienced professionals.What Jobs are available for Animator in the United Kingdom?
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Senior Motion Graphics Designer & Animator
B1 1RR Birmingham, West Midlands
£48000 Annually
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Our client, a vibrant and innovative creative agency known for its cutting-edge digital content, is seeking a talented Senior Motion Graphics Designer & Animator to join their fully remote team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape visual narratives and bring concepts to life through dynamic animation and compelling graphic design. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and executing high-quality motion graphics for a variety of projects, including marketing campaigns, explainer videos, social media content, and interactive experiences. The ideal candidate will possess a strong artistic sensibility, a deep understanding of design principles, and mastery of industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, and Illustrator. You will collaborate closely with directors, art directors, and other creatives to translate ideas into visually stunning animated sequences. Key responsibilities include storyboarding, character animation, typography animation, visual effects, and compositing. This role demands exceptional creativity, technical proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, remote environment. You should be adept at working independently, taking ownership of projects from concept to final delivery, and receiving/incorporating feedback effectively. A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of motion graphics and animation work is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and grow within a supportive and forward-thinking creative collective.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Design and animate high-quality motion graphics for various media.
- Develop storyboards and animatics for creative concepts.
- Create engaging character animations and visual effects.
- Work with typography, color, and composition to create impactful visuals.
- Collaborate with creative teams to develop visual concepts.
- Manage projects from conception to final delivery.
- Ensure all work meets project specifications and quality standards.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in motion graphics and animation.
- Provide creative direction and mentorship to junior designers.
- Optimize animations for different platforms and formats.
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in motion graphics design and animation.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Experience with 3D animation software (e.g., Cinema 4D, Blender) is a plus.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional motion graphics and animation skills.
- Excellent understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory.
- Ability to work creatively and collaboratively in a remote setting.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
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Senior Animator
CB2 1GA Cambridge, Eastern
£50000 Annually
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Our client, a prestigious animation studio renowned for its creative excellence and innovative storytelling, is seeking a talented Senior Animator to join their dedicated team in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK . This on-site role is for an artist who possesses a deep understanding of character performance, mechanics, and visual storytelling, ready to elevate our projects to new heights.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Animate high-quality character performances, creatures, and complex scenes across various production pipelines (e.g., feature film, TV series, game cinematics).
- Collaborate closely with the animation director, supervisors, and other artists to achieve the desired artistic vision and quality standards.
- Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to junior and mid-level animators, contributing to their professional development.
- Interpret and execute directorial notes and feedback to refine animation sequences.
- Troubleshoot and solve complex animation challenges, ensuring seamless integration of performances.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of animation techniques and workflows.
- Maintain a high level of artistic and technical skill, staying current with industry trends and software advancements.
- Work effectively within established production schedules, delivering animation assets on time.
- Participate in animation reviews and contribute to creative discussions.
- Ensure all animation work meets the highest standards of appeal, believability, and emotional resonance.
- Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional animation experience, with a significant portion in a senior capacity.
- A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional animation skills, with a focus on character acting, performance, and mechanics.
- Proficiency in industry-standard animation software such as Maya, Blender, or equivalent.
- Solid understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, weight, and appeal.
- Experience with rigging systems and an understanding of character setup is beneficial.
- Excellent observational skills and the ability to translate real-world motion into convincing digital performances.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- A passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail.
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Senior Animator
BD1 1AT Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber
£45000 Annually
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Our client, an award-winning digital media studio renowned for its innovative storytelling, is seeking a highly talented Senior Animator to join their fully remote team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise to captivating visual narratives from the comfort of your own home. The Senior Animator will be instrumental in bringing characters and environments to life, applying exceptional artistic skill and technical proficiency to create fluid, believable, and emotionally resonant animations. You will work closely with directors, art leads, and other animators to interpret scripts and storyboards, translating them into high-quality animation sequences across various projects, which may include feature films, short films, games, or advertising. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of animation principles, anatomy, timing, and weight. Proficiency in industry-standard animation software is essential. You will be expected to provide constructive feedback to junior animators, participate in creative reviews, and help uphold the studio's high standards of artistic quality and technical execution. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage your time effectively in a remote work setting to meet deadlines consistently. You'll be part of a collaborative, distributed team, leveraging communication tools to maintain seamless workflow and creative synergy.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Create high-quality character and environment animations for various media projects.
- Interpret scripts, storyboards, and director's notes to deliver compelling animation.
- Apply fundamental animation principles (timing, spacing, weight, appeal) to create believable movement.
- Collaborate effectively with directors, art leads, and fellow animators.
- Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to junior animators.
- Troubleshoot and resolve animation technical issues.
- Maintain consistent artistic style and quality across projects.
- Participate in animation reviews and feedback sessions.
- Manage personal workload to meet project deadlines in a remote environment.
- Stay updated with the latest animation techniques and software advancements.
- Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional animation experience in a studio environment.
- Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of animation skills and styles.
- Proficiency in industry-standard 3D animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max) and relevant rendering engines.
- Solid understanding of anatomy, rigging, and character performance.
- Excellent artistic eye, with a strong sense of composition, color, and lighting.
- Familiarity with 2D animation techniques and software is a plus.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate clearly in a remote setting.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Passion for storytelling and a keen interest in the arts and entertainment industry.
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Lead Animator
CF10 1AA Cardiff, Wales
£60000 Annually
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Our client, a highly acclaimed independent game development studio, is seeking an exceptionally talented Lead Animator to join their passionate and fully remote team. This is a prime opportunity to shape the visual storytelling and character performance in critically anticipated projects. The Lead Animator will oversee a team of animators, mentor junior talent, and drive the animation pipeline from concept to final implementation. You will be responsible for setting the artistic direction for character and creature animation, ensuring consistency in style and quality across all assets, and pushing the boundaries of interactive character performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of animators, providing clear direction and constructive feedback.
- Set and maintain the animation style and quality bar for the project, ensuring artistic integrity.
- Oversee the animation pipeline, from mocap cleanup to keyframe animation and in-engine integration.
- Collaborate closely with game designers, art directors, and character artists to bring characters and creatures to life.
- Develop compelling animation for characters, creatures, and potentially environmental elements, focusing on personality, timing, and believability.
- Create benchmark animations and provide guidance on technical and artistic aspects of animation.
- Troubleshoot animation-related issues and optimize animations for performance within the game engine.
- Contribute to the development of animation tools and workflows to improve efficiency.
- Stay current with industry trends, new animation techniques, and emerging technologies.
- Effectively communicate animation vision and progress to the wider development team in a remote setting.
- A minimum of 7 years of professional animation experience in the video game industry, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
- A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional character animation skills in various styles.
- Expert proficiency in industry-standard animation software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max) and game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
- Deep understanding of animation principles, including weight, timing, spacing, and appeal.
- Experience with motion capture cleanup and integration.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, essential for remote team management.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Ability to work creatively and collaboratively in a fully remote, distributed team environment.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for tool development is a plus.
- Passion for video games and a deep understanding of game development processes.
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Senior Animator
EH7 5HU Edinburgh, Scotland
£55000 Annually
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Posted 12 days ago
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Join a globally recognized animation studio and contribute your exceptional talent as a Senior Animator. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere within the UK. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced animator with a passion for bringing characters and stories to life. You will play a lead role in the animation pipeline, mentoring junior animators, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and artistic integrity in our productions. Your portfolio should showcase a deep understanding of animation principles, character performance, and stylistic versatility.
As a Senior Animator, you will be responsible for animating complex shots, delivering compelling performances, and collaborating closely with directors, art leads, and other creative teams to achieve the artistic vision. You will provide constructive feedback during reviews and actively participate in problem-solving to overcome animation challenges. This role demands a mastery of industry-standard animation software and a keen eye for detail, timing, and weight. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile projects with a talented team of creatives, all while enjoying the benefits of remote work.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior Animator, you will be responsible for animating complex shots, delivering compelling performances, and collaborating closely with directors, art leads, and other creative teams to achieve the artistic vision. You will provide constructive feedback during reviews and actively participate in problem-solving to overcome animation challenges. This role demands a mastery of industry-standard animation software and a keen eye for detail, timing, and weight. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile projects with a talented team of creatives, all while enjoying the benefits of remote work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Animate complex character performances and sequences according to directorial and artistic vision.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate animators, offering constructive feedback.
- Ensure animation meets the highest quality standards in terms of performance, timing, and appeal.
- Collaborate with directors, art leads, and other departments to define and achieve animation goals.
- Troubleshoot animation issues and develop creative solutions.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of animation pipelines and tools.
- Maintain a strong understanding of animation principles, including weight, timing, spacing, and appeal.
- Stay current with industry trends and advancements in animation technology and techniques.
- Participate in animation reviews and contribute to discussions on character development and storytelling.
- 5+ years of professional animation experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional character animation skills.
- Proficiency in industry-standard 3D animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max) and relevant plugins.
- Deep understanding of animation principles and acting for animation.
- Experience with motion capture cleanup and integration is a plus.
- Strong visual storytelling and composition skills.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a remote team.
- Experience mentoring junior artists is highly desirable.
- A passion for animation and a commitment to artistic excellence.
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Lead Animator
NG1 3AY Nottingham, East Midlands
£60000 Annually
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Our client, a dynamic force in the entertainment sector, is looking for an experienced Lead Animator to join their talented team in **Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK**. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, blending the benefits of in-office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. As a Lead Animator, you will be instrumental in guiding a team of animators, ensuring the highest standards of quality and consistency across all animated assets for our ambitious projects. You will oversee the animation pipeline, provide artistic direction, and contribute hands-on to key animation sequences. This position requires a deep understanding of character performance, movement, and storytelling through animation, coupled with strong leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of animators, providing clear direction and feedback.
- Oversee the animation process from blocking to final polish, ensuring adherence to project style and quality.
- Collaborate with directors, art leads, and other department heads to define animation quality and execution.
- Develop and implement animation pipelines and workflows.
- Create high-quality character and environmental animations for key sequences.
- Review animation work from the team, providing constructive criticism and technical guidance.
- Solve complex animation challenges and drive innovative solutions.
- Contribute to character rigging and technical setup as needed.
- Maintain communication between the animation team and other departments, ensuring smooth project progression.
- Stay current with industry trends, tools, and techniques in animation and visual effects.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years of professional animation experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or lead role.
- A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional character animation skills and a proven ability to direct others.
- Proficiency in industry-standard animation software such as Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max.
- Solid understanding of animation principles, anatomy, cinematography, and storytelling.
- Experience with motion capture cleanup and integration is a plus.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working within a hybrid or remote team structure.
- A degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field is preferred.
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Senior Animator
ST1 1AB Staffordshire, West Midlands
£45000 Annually
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Posted 23 days ago
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Our client, a dynamic and innovative studio located in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK , is seeking a talented Senior Animator to join their creative team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects, pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling and character performance. The Senior Animator will be responsible for creating high-quality character animations, ensuring they are fluid, expressive, and technically sound. You will work closely with directors, art leads, and other members of the animation team to bring projects to life, maintaining a consistent artistic vision and meeting project deadlines.
The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in character animation, motion capture cleanup, and rigging. You should possess a deep understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, weight, and appeal. Responsibilities include animating key character performances, providing feedback and guidance to junior animators, troubleshooting animation challenges, and contributing to the overall quality and aesthetic of the final product. Our client values creativity, collaboration, and a passion for animation. Experience with industry-standard animation software is essential. This hybrid role allows for a blend of collaborative studio work and focused remote development, offering flexibility while ensuring seamless team integration. Join us in creating compelling animated experiences that captivate audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in character animation, motion capture cleanup, and rigging. You should possess a deep understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, weight, and appeal. Responsibilities include animating key character performances, providing feedback and guidance to junior animators, troubleshooting animation challenges, and contributing to the overall quality and aesthetic of the final product. Our client values creativity, collaboration, and a passion for animation. Experience with industry-standard animation software is essential. This hybrid role allows for a blend of collaborative studio work and focused remote development, offering flexibility while ensuring seamless team integration. Join us in creating compelling animated experiences that captivate audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Animate characters and creatures with high-quality, believable motion.
- Ensure animation meets artistic and technical requirements for the project.
- Collaborate with directors and leads to achieve desired character performance.
- Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to junior animators.
- Troubleshoot and resolve animation issues effectively.
- Contribute to the development of animation pipelines and tools.
- Clean up and polish motion capture data as needed.
- Maintain consistent quality and style across all animated assets.
- Stay current with animation techniques and software advancements.
- Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional animation experience in games, film, or TV.
- Proficiency in Maya, Blender, or similar 3D animation software.
- Strong understanding of animation principles and storytelling.
- Experience with motion capture workflows is a plus.
- Excellent artistic eye and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
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Lead Animator
PO1 1BH Portsmouth, South East
£55000 Annually
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Posted 26 days ago
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Our client, a dynamic and innovative digital studio renowned for its captivating content, is seeking a talented and visionary Lead Animator to join its fully remote team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the artistic direction and quality of animation for a variety of exciting projects, from interactive experiences to animated shorts. The Lead Animator will guide a team of animators, ensuring artistic vision is translated into compelling and high-quality motion graphics and character animation. This role requires a strong understanding of animation principles, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for storytelling through movement.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the animation team in developing high-quality animations that align with the project's artistic vision and technical requirements.
- Oversee the animation pipeline, establishing and enforcing best practices for efficiency and quality.
- Direct and provide constructive feedback to animators on character performance, timing, and motion.
- Collaborate closely with directors, art directors, and game designers to ensure seamless integration of animation with overall project goals.
- Create exceptional character animation, motion graphics, and visual effects that enhance user experience and storytelling.
- Develop and maintain animation style guides and technical documentation.
- Mentor and train junior and mid-level animators, fostering their skill development and growth.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to animation software and pipelines.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest animation technologies, software, and industry trends.
- Manage animation asset libraries and ensure efficient asset delivery.
- Contribute creative ideas and solutions to enhance the visual appeal and engagement of projects.
- Proven experience as an Animator with a strong portfolio showcasing exceptional animation skills across various styles and mediums.
- Demonstrated experience in a Lead or Senior Animator role, with proven leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Proficiency in industry-standard animation software such as Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, Adobe After Effects, or similar.
- A strong understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, anticipation, and follow-through.
- Excellent grasp of character performance, storytelling, and conveying emotion through movement.
- Experience with rigging and character setup is a plus.
- Familiarity with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and real-time animation is advantageous.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- A keen eye for detail and a passion for visual storytelling.
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