Climax Studios

Senior Animator (UK-based 12 month Fixed Term Contract)

Climax Studios  •  Liverpool, GB (Onsite)  •  16 days ago
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Job Description

Climax Studios was established over 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way. You’ll be based out of our state-of-the-art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Albert Dock in Liverpool overlooking the Harbour.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Animator, you will create high-quality animation using performance capture data for characters, creatures, and cinematic scenes. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of passionate and experienced developers on a AAA project.

Requirements

  • Experience working as a Senior Animator on at least one published AAA console title.
  • Extensive experience with MotionBuilder and Maya,
  • Proven experience with mocap clean up tools.
  • Understanding of human anatomy, body/ creature mechanics, and all animation principles.
  • Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 5.


Responsibilities

  • Clean, process, and retarget captured data to digital character rigs.
  • Collaborate with directors, animators, and tech artists to refine performance quality.
  • Integrate animations into the engines.
  • Troubleshoot mo cap rigs, and markers etc.
  • Ensure animation quality meets artistic and technical standards across all assets.
  • Work with the wider art, design and code teams to champion best technical practices.
  • As part of reviews, able to provide constructive critique and solutions.
  • Ability to self-motivate as-well-as motivate other members of the team.

Benefits

  • Excellent holiday package
  • Regular social events
  • A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
  • Ongoing training and development, with career progression
  • Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Private Dental Insurance
  • Group Income Protection
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Cycle To Work Scheme
  • Eye-Care Vouchers

Perks

  • In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
  • Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Climax Studios

Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Liverpool

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Service Type: Art

Employment Type: FTC/ Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite

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Climax Studios

About Climax Studios

At Climax Studios, A Keywords Studio, we specialise in AAA co-development, delivering cutting edge solutions for some of the world's biggest and most innovative video game titles, such as:

Exodus

Returnal PC

Sackboy: A Big Adventure PC

Age of Empires IV

Assassins Creed Chronicles

Wasteland 3

Mafia: Definitive Edition

Founded in 1988, Climax Studios have been at the forefront of gaming innovation for decades. Our team of 250+ developers, spanning multiple disciplines, thrives on collaboration, creativity and a shared passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in game development.

We support studios globally in achieving their creative vision, transforming challenges into opportunities to create something extraordinary. From indie innovators to top-tier developers such as Sony, Microsoft, Google and Amazon, our partners trust us to deliver excellence every time.

With a focus on collaboration and knowledge-sharing, we create a culture where developers are encouraged to experiment, share ideas and thrive as a team. Individuality and diversity is celebrated, fostering our commitment to ensure everyone feels like they can belong and can contribute to shaping the future of gaming.

With four studio locations across Portsmouth, Liverpool, Edinburgh & London, we are always on the look out for talented developers to join our team! Whether you are a seasoned developer or a rising star in the industry, explore the opportunities to grow your games industry career with us.

Check out our website to see the roles we're currently hiring for - climaxstudios.com

Industry
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Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Portsmouth, GB
Year Founded
1988
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