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Cloud Imperium Games
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Manchester, Greater Manchester
Senior Animator
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Job Description
Cloud Imperium is looking for a Senior Animator to work with the design team under direction of the Game Director and Animation Director on animation related areas within squadron 42 and Star Citizen. Responsibilities: * Collaborate with the animation director, animation lead, and senior animators on implementing animation within the game engine * Create keyframe animation and work with motion capture data for in-game assets while following the given style guide * Ensure timely completion of animation commitments at the desired quality level * Partner with designers, programmers, and other involved departments Requirements: * 4+ years of professional experience in game development as an animator * Shipped two to three large-scale 3D titles from pre-production to release (PC, current or next-gen consoles) * Positive, solution-orientated individual with a passion for game development * A thorough understanding of animation pipelines and the processes involved from concept to implementation * Expert knowledge of Maya and other equivalent software * Ability to create fluid, smooth, realistic animations with a specific demonstration of animation fundamentals * Experience with next-generation AAA game engines * An understanding of effective asset creation and optimization * High degree of self-motivation and initiative * Inherent ability to bring out the best in people around you, remain positive, and motivate your team * Expert in time management and verbal and written communication skills * Ability to gather, analyze, and act on feedback from the team * Open to critique * Passion and constant drive to stay up to date with the latest technology and new techniques * Excellent English communication and written skills * Willing to relocate to Wilmslow, Cheshire, UK Pluses: * Knowledge of Lumberyard * Motion capture experience (MotionBuilder) * Cinematography knowledge * Experience with rigging * Strong interest in sci-fi themes * Experience with outsourcing and/or collaboration with external studios This position is offered at our Wilmslow Studio by Cloud Imperium Games Ltd.