Animator

at  Lucid Games Ltd

Start: Immediate
Duration: Permanent
Location: Liverpool Hybrid (Monday and Tuesday in studio)
We are excited to be looking for a Animator to join our growing team as we continue to build and raise the bar in interactive animation on our current and future projects.
As a key member of the animation team, you will bring characters to life using keyframe and motion capture to create high quality animation, using a strong foundation in the principles of animation. You will collaborate with artists, designers and other animators to develop new features and craft exciting gameplay mechanics from the ground up.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the animation team to create high quality animation content within the requirements of the project
• Ensure work is specified appropriately.
• Being autonomous and engaging with peers to create fun playable gameplay systems.
• Actively participate in animation system design and problem resolution / Takes ownership of the systems assigned and sees them through to completion
• Collaborate across the animation, art, design and programming teams to find solutions to animation related issues
• Create bespoke animation to work within gameplay requirements and problem solve animation issues.
• Continually learn new software, technology and techniques
• Good eye and understanding of animation fundamentals is key
• Good communication and teamwork skills and a friendly attitude
• Highly motivated to push the quality bar of animation with an open mind
• Skilled in (one or more of) Maya, 3DS Max or Motionbuilder
• Ability to accept feedback, interpret direction and constructive criticism.
• Be comfortable working within a predefined animation style.
• Familiarity with gameplay animation pipelines.
• Self motivation and attitude.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the animation team to create high quality animation content within the requirements of the project
• Ensure work is specified appropriately.
• Being autonomous and engaging with peers to create fun playable gameplay systems.
• Actively participate in animation system design and problem resolution / Takes ownership of the systems assigned and sees them through to completion
• Collaborate across the animation, art, design and programming teams to find solutions to animation related issues
• Create bespoke animation to work within gameplay requirements and problem solve animation issues.
• Continually learn new software, technology and techniques
• Good eye and understanding of animation fundamentals is key
• Good communication and teamwork skills and a friendly attitude
• Highly motivated to push the quality bar of animation with an open mind
• Skilled in (one or more of) Maya, 3DS Max or Motionbuilder
• Ability to accept feedback, interpret direction and constructive criticism.
• Be comfortable working within a predefined animation style.
• Familiarity with gameplay animation pipelines.
• Self motivation and attitude

The interview process for the Animator role is made up of 2 stages:

• First interview (45 – 60 minutes) – An interview to discuss your experience and working history relating to the position with members of our Animation team. In return, we will provide a full overview of the role, life at the studio as well as answer any questions you may have.
• Final interview (30 minutes) – A final Interview with our Studio Head and Studio Production Director. This will be a chance for you to get to know the Senior Management team and all the things that make Lucid, Lucid! You will have a lot of opportunities to ask any questions about the studio and Culture