Space Ape Games - Animator - 6 month contract

Animator is needed in London, United Kingdom.

Client: Space Ape Games

Location: London, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time, Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

At Space Ape Games, we are seeking an Animator to play a crucial role in bringing characters and environments to life. This position involves the full process of animation, from creating pre-vis prototypes to implementing final animations within our games. You will collaborate closely with engineers to ensure that your assets function correctly in-game. We promote a fast-paced and autonomous environment, where multitasking is expected, and animators may be involved in rigging their characters. Our culture values teamwork and creativity, free from unnecessary bureaucracy, which allows for the best work to be created.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with programmers and designers to align animations with technical and game design requirements.
• Interpret and incorporate feedback from various disciplines to create engaging animations.
• Utilize JIRA to manage, monitor, and update daily task progress.
• Assist in optimization and debugging processes to address issues promptly.
• Work with the Animation Director and Art Director to set and push the animation quality bar and express storytelling through in-game animations.
• Actively participate in team art discussions, critiques, and evaluations.
• Coordinate with production to ensure timely completion of animation tasks.
• Create and refine high-quality keyframes and implement them in the game.

Requirements

• Good understanding of animation principles.
• Proficiency in a 3D animation software, preferably Maya.
• Demonstrated experience in developing in-game animation cycles and systems.
• Bonus: Familiarity with rigging and technical animation basics.
• Bonus: Basic understanding of Polygonal modelling.
• Bonus: Familiarity with the Esoteric Spine animation package.
• Bonus: Knowledge of Unity/Unreal game engines.
• Bonus: Experience in crafting story-driven animations and marketing cutscenes.

Why Space Ape is Right for You

• Be a part of empowered small teams that inspire and challenge one another.
• Enjoy autonomy to make your impact with support to facilitate it.
• Join an award-winning studio recognized as one of the best places to work for the last 6 years.
• Create games that bring joy to millions of players worldwide.
• Benefit from a competitive salary & stock options.

About Space Ape

Founded in 2012, Space Ape Games prides itself on our passion and the trust we place in our people. We focus on passionate, productive, team players who are dedicated to making high-quality and successful mobile games. We have launched seven games that have been installed by over 150 million people and generated over $425 million in revenue. As part of the Supercell family, we have access to some of the most talented game makers in the industry. Our studio consists of 130 strong individuals, organized into small empowered teams for enhanced creativity and innovation.