Ælfheim - Senior Animator

Animator is needed in London, United Kingdom.

Client: Ælfheim

Location: Remote

Contract: Contractor

Job Description

Ælfheim is seeking 2 x Senior Animators to work on creating Gateway Guardians, the first module in the Aten7 world. As a Senior Animator, you will be responsible for various animation tasks, including fixing mocap, rigging, muscle setups, and procedural rigging. Emphasis is placed on delivering cinematic film-quality work within Unreal for immersive storytelling. Collaboration with team members and meeting tight deadlines is crucial.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration
• Expertise in motion capture, animation, and storyboarding
• Attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality animations
• Proficiency in industry-standard software like Maya and Unreal Engine
• Experience with Houdini and KineFX is highly valued
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Keen storytelling skills through motion
• Bachelor’s degree in Animation or relevant experience
• Gaming industry experience preferred, film experience also considered

Additional Information

Ælfheim focuses on creating a richly narrative-driven experience by combining tabletop role-playing dynamics and computer RPGs. The company emphasizes a cooperative play experience, teamwork, problem-solving, and pushing boundaries in interactive storytelling to enhance the lives of players and artists. The animation team follows a Houdini-centric pipeline, with a particular focus on ML development for various architectural aspects, including animation. Knowledge of Houdini muscle setups, crowds, and ML animation systems is advantageous for this role.