36 D Animator jobs in the United Kingdom

We’re an award-winning games studio known for producing dark storytelling titles such as the BAFTA-winning Until Dawn , the cinematic masterclass of The Dark Pictures Anthology , the multi-award-winning The Quarry , the world of Little Nightmares and many more!

The Senior Animator role will set the standard for animation quality and consistency, with extensive expertise in both motion capture (mocap) and keyframe animation and advanced knowledge of animation principles, the position will play a critical role in bringing our characters and environments to life. 

Here’s just a snippet of what you’ll be up to

• Create high-quality animations using mocap and keyframe techniques.
• Collaborate with creative and technical teams to deliver animations that support gameplay and storytelling.
• Own a specialist area (e.g. facial, gameplay, locomotion) and contribute expert-level work.
• Review, refine, and implement animations in-engine using tools like Maya or MotionBuilder.
• Mentor junior animators and support hiring and feedback processes.
• Help improve animation workflows and stay up to date with industry trends.

Requirements

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in the games industry with a strong animation portfolio and area of specialism.
• Skilled in mocap and keyframe animation, including facial, cinematic, and gameplay work.
• Proficient in Maya, MotionBuilder, and Unreal Engine, with experience integrating animations into game engines.
• Solid understanding of animation workflows, optimisation, and technical constraints.
• Strong grasp of body mechanics, timing, and expressive performance.
• Experience mentoring others, leading by example, and contributing to team development.
• Confident working cross-discipline, solving problems, and supporting mocap shoots.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

The Perks of being a Supermassive Superstar are:

• 25 Days Annual Leave (3 of which are used when we close the studio for our end of year break)
• Private Medical Insurance (BUPA) 
• Medicash assistance (Including dental and optician support)
• Life Assurance (6 x annual salary)
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Income Protection  
• Enhanced Family Leave (maternity and paternity pay) 

Rebellion North are looking for an experienced Senior Animator to work on Rebellion games as well as trusted industry partners on genre-defining AAA IPs. You will have the opportunity to join an ambitious team working on multiple projects using different engines including Unreal 5. Join us as we shoot for the stars! 

You will be joining the talented Rebellion North studio based in our Wakefield Location. Rebellion North are a dynamic and growing team who relish challenges and punching above their weight. Our friendly & inclusive studio culture fosters an environment where all team members can reach their potential in the fastest possible time. 

We want you to #JOINTHEREBELLION! 

The Opportunity 

As a Senior Animator, you will create engaging gameplay and cinematic animation content for our projects, maintain consistency within your work and ensure that it is in line with the project’s technical constraints and artistic direction. 

Responsibilities :

• Create consistent high-quality gameplay, cinematic and creature animations.
• Use your knowledge of the principles of animation to create Keyframe, Motion capture and procedural animations.
• Prototype concept animations to quickly test in the Game engine and take feedback.
• Have an advanced knowledge of best practices, production pipelines and workflows.
• Collaborate and interpret feedback from other disciplines to create engaging animations.
• knowledge of Game engines State Machines, BlendSpace and Blueprint to create highly responsive gameplay.
• Possess an advanced understanding of motion capture pipeline to be able to edit, fix and polish motion capture data to a high standard.
• Create, track and update the progress of day-to-day tasks using JIRA.
• Support the Lead Animators by mentoring junior employees and identifying team needs.
• Assist with optimisation and debugging to fix the issues

Requirements

• Advanced understanding of 3d software such as Maya, Motion Builder or equivalent animation software.  
• Good understanding of acting techniques, cinematography, and visual storytelling.  
• An advanced ability to animate realistic character and creature motion.   
• Strong ability to collaborate with technical animators in relation to rigging and skinning.   
• Advanced knowledge of production pipelines.   
• You are a knowledgeable game dev animator with a passion for gameplay and cinematic animation. 

Benefits

We offer an extensive benefits package to our team including:  

• 26 days holiday +

Supermassive Games have produced some of the most recognisable and compelling storytelling titles in the world of AAA games. The BAFTA-winning Until Dawn , the cinematic masterclass of The Dark Pictures Anthology , the multi-award winning The Quarry , the action-packed rollercoaster horror VR titles Switchback VR and Rush of Blood to the world of Little Nightmares , and many more!

Time and time again, our incredibly talented and passionate team have delivered games that strike fear into all that dare to play. And we have no plans to stop there! Alongside growing the Dark Pictures universe in new and exciting ways, we have several unannounced, and suitably thrilling, projects!

And so, as we move into new genres and grow our studio, our hunt for talent continues!

Join the Supermassive Games team and create your own story.

We are looking for a Technical Animator to join us here at Supermassive Games.

In this role you’ll be:

You will develop, iterate and implement new game features in Unreal, whilst maintaining and updating existing features. Working as a key point of contact between design, engineering, animation and the wider team.

This role will be based in one of our three central Guildford offices - each a short distance from the main train station. We’re passionate about the collaborative environment here at Supermassive Games where we work to a hybrid model in many of our roles. We are truly a diverse and international business of more than 40 different nationalities from around the globe, providing sponsorship and relocation assistance to those that require it (speak to one of our recruiters for more info).

Requirements

The main responsibilities will be:

• Create and maintain animation blueprints so animations look good, blend well and play nicely in game.
• Breakdown designs into a plan of action and communicate this to design, animation and engineering.
• Oversee the development of games systems which support animation and make sure they are working and implemented correctly.
• A focus on delivering a great game experience.
• Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback.

Experience and skills that would best suit this position:

• A showreel illustrating your skills and passion.
• Scripting experience.
• Animation state machine experience.
• Unreal, Maya and MotionBuilder experience.
• Familiarity with motion matching systems.
• Passionate about gameplay experiences.
• Experience working with motion capture.
• The initiative to tackle challenges as part of a team.

Benefits

The Perks of being a Supermassive Superstar are:

• 25 Days Annual Leave (3 of which are used when we close the studio for our end of year break)
• Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)
• Life Assurance (6 x annual salary)
• Quarterly Profit related Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Income Protection
• Enhanced Family Leave (maternity and paternity pay)
• Generous staff referral scheme
• Discount Card for food and drink at our local pub

Create visually stunning experiences for mobile first slot games

Are you an experienced 2D/3D artist with a passion for storytelling through animation and design?

Do you thrive when bringing original concepts to life from a blank canvas?

Ready to influence the visual identity of games enjoyed by players around the world?

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior Creative Artist and Animator with strong conceptual, 2D, and 3D production skills to join their talented team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on immersive, feature rich slot games for mobile first platforms from the ground up.

If you're motivated by creative ownership, want to shape the early visual direction of games, and enjoy collaborating across disciplines, this could be your next big move.

Why This Role is Great

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to

• Design captivating game worlds from brief to concept, creating everything from symbol design and immersive backgrounds to engaging UI and FX
• Craft detailed concept art and storyboards that shape a game's visual identity and help bring new titles to life through collaboration
• Explore diverse visual styles such as fantasy, sci fi, cartoon and realism across multiple projects
• Build high quality 2D and 3D assets and animations , including textures, lighting, rigging, and shading that elevate gameplay experiences
• Optimise art assets to balance performance and visual quality for seamless mobile first play
• Drive innovation by integrating AI assisted tools into the creative process
• Work in a supportive cross functional team of artists, designers, developers, and QA professionals
• Stay at the forefront of visual trends in the slot gaming space, influencing the future of interactive entertainment

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy

• Developing concept art from early ideation to final production ready assets
• Working across 2D and 3D disciplines and switching between tools and styles with ease
• Contributing to creative discussions and iterating on ideas in a collaborative environment
• Exploring game themes visually through concept sketches, storyboards, and design mockups
• Creating polished animations, UI, and effects that engage and retain players

Your Ideal Skillset (Wishlist)

We’d love to hear from you if you bring experience with some of the following

• A strong portfolio of 2D and 3D artwork ideally showcasing slot or casino style games, but open to adjacent game or entertainment industries
• Tools such as Spine, Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Maya or other industry standard software
• A knack for translating briefs into compelling visual experiences
• Familiarity with game pipelines and optimising art for performance
• Comfort with AI tools that streamline art development
• Ability to work at pace , respond positively to feedback, and balance multiple projects
• A genuine passion for gaming , especially slot games and mobile game environments

Even if you don’t tick every box, candidates with a great eye for design and a transferable skillset are encouraged to apply.

What’s In It For You

• Work on high visibility games enjoyed globally
• A collaborative creative environment where your ideas shape the final product
• Opportunities to experiment with new tools and pipelines
• Support for professional growth and skill development

Create visually stunning experiences for mobile first slot games

Are you an experienced 2D/3D artist with a passion for storytelling through animation and design?

Do you thrive when bringing original concepts to life from a blank canvas?

Ready to influence the visual identity of games enjoyed by players around the world?

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior Creative Artist and Animator with strong conceptual, 2D, and 3D production skills to join their talented team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on immersive, feature rich slot games for mobile first platforms from the ground up.

If you're motivated by creative ownership, want to shape the early visual direction of games, and enjoy collaborating across disciplines, this could be your next big move.

Why This Role is Great

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to

• Design captivating game worlds from brief to concept, creating everything from symbol design and immersive backgrounds to engaging UI and FX
• Craft detailed concept art and storyboards that shape a game's visual identity and help bring new titles to life through collaboration
• Explore diverse visual styles such as fantasy, sci fi, cartoon and realism across multiple projects
• Build high quality 2D and 3D assets and animations , including textures, lighting, rigging, and shading that elevate gameplay experiences
• Optimise art assets to balance performance and visual quality for seamless mobile first play
• Drive innovation by integrating AI assisted tools into the creative process
• Work in a supportive cross functional team of artists, designers, developers, and QA professionals
• Stay at the forefront of visual trends in the slot gaming space, influencing the future of interactive entertainment

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy

• Developing concept art from early ideation to final production ready assets
• Working across 2D and 3D disciplines and switching between tools and styles with ease
• Contributing to creative discussions and iterating on ideas in a collaborative environment
• Exploring game themes visually through concept sketches, storyboards, and design mockups
• Creating polished animations, UI, and effects that engage and retain players

Your Ideal Skillset (Wishlist)

We’d love to hear from you if you bring experience with some of the following

• A strong portfolio of 2D and 3D artwork ideally showcasing slot or casino style games, but open to adjacent game or entertainment industries
• Tools such as Spine, Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Maya or other industry standard software
• A knack for translating briefs into compelling visual experiences
• Familiarity with game pipelines and optimising art for performance
• Comfort with AI tools that streamline art development
• Ability to work at pace , respond positively to feedback, and balance multiple projects
• A genuine passion for gaming , especially slot games and mobile game environments

Even if you don’t tick every box, candidates with a great eye for design and a transferable skillset are encouraged to apply.

What’s In It For You

• Work on high visibility games enjoyed globally
• A collaborative creative environment where your ideas shape the final product
• Opportunities to experiment with new tools and pipelines
• Support for professional growth and skill development

• Create high-quality 3D character and object animation.
• Develop and execute animation sequences according to project requirements.
• Collaborate with directors, art leads, and other team members to achieve artistic goals.
• Rig and animate characters, ensuring realistic movement and performance.
• Perform lighting and rendering tasks for final output.
• Mentor and provide feedback to junior animators.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to animation pipelines.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in 3D animation.

• Proven experience as a Senior 3D Animator in film, games, or VFX.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional animation skills.
• Proficiency in Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, or similar 3D animation software.
• Solid understanding of animation principles, rigging, and character performance.
• Excellent artistic eye and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively in a remote team.

• Create high-quality 3D animations for various media projects.
• Animate characters, creatures, props, and environments.
• Apply principles of timing, spacing, and motion to create realistic or stylized movement.
• Rig characters and objects for animation.
• Collaborate with art directors and creative teams to define animation styles and requirements.
• Ensure animation quality meets project standards and artistic vision.
• Optimize animations for performance and efficient rendering.
• Incorporate feedback from reviews and iterate on animations.
• Manage animation tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Stay updated on the latest 3D animation software and techniques.
• Contribute to a creative and collaborative team environment.

• Proven experience as a 3D Animator with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D).
• Deep understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, and posing.
• Experience with character rigging and animation.
• Excellent artistic and visual storytelling skills.
• Ability to interpret and execute creative direction.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Digital Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.