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Animation Engineer

A new AAA game studio focused on building best-in-class games with top industry talent.
Royal Leamington Spa, UK
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
3+ years of experience
Gaming

Description For Animation Engineer

Lighthouse Games, a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa, is seeking an Animation Engineer to join their ambitious team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside industry veterans and future gaming talents while creating best-in-class games. As an Animation Engineer, you'll be instrumental in developing and implementing cutting-edge animation systems that bring characters and environments to life.

The position requires expertise in programming languages like C++ and Python, combined with deep knowledge of animation techniques including rigging, skinning, and motion capture. You'll work closely with animators, artists, and game developers to create and optimize animation systems, tools, and pipelines. The role involves implementing advanced animation techniques such as blend trees and inverse kinematics, while ensuring optimal performance across various platforms.

Working at Lighthouse Games means joining a collaborative environment where you can create your best work while learning from industry experts. The company offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental care, and mental health support, along with generous holiday allowance and work-life balance considerations. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer who is passionate about gaming and wants to push the boundaries of animation technology in a growing AAA studio.

Last updated a month ago

Responsibilities For Animation Engineer

  • Collaborate with animators, artists, and game designers to understand animation requirements and technical constraints
  • Design, develop, and implement animation systems, tools, and pipelines
  • Optimize animation performance and memory usage
  • Implement advanced animation techniques including blend trees, inverse kinematics (IK), and procedural animation
  • Integrate animations with UE5 and proprietary tools
  • Stay up-to-date with latest animation technologies and share knowledge

Requirements For Animation Engineer

Python
  • Proven experience as an Animation Engineer in the games industry
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, or Python
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles
  • Knowledge of animation techniques including rigging, skinning, keyframing, and motion capture
  • Experience with animation middleware and tools (Maya, Blender, 3ds Max) and game engines
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience in Unreal Engine (desirable)
  • Experience working on open world titles (desirable)
  • Experience working on current generation consoles (desirable)

Benefits For Animation Engineer

Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Vision Insurance
  • 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for birthday
  • Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Health and Well-Being Benefits
  • Dental Care
  • Optical treatments
  • Mental Health Support

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