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Motion Designer
Experian
- London
- perm
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£Undisclosed
- Start Date: ASAP
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments. We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data.
Senior Motion Designer - 12 month FTC
Experian
- London
- perm
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£Undisclosed
- Start Date: ASAP
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments. We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data.
Lead VFX Artist
Hangar 13
- Brighton
- perm
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£Undisclosed
- Start Date: ASAP
Who We Are: Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio that crafts unforgettable AAA gaming experiences across all major platforms. With studios in Brighton (UK), Brno, and Prague (CZ), we work as one team to bring to life narrative-rich games that keep players immersed. Each of our locations provides the opportunity to work with some of the most talented developers in the industry, on creatively challenging and exciting projects, in a diverse and welcoming environment. Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Lead VFX Artist with deep expertise in Unreal Engine 5. You will define the artistic and technical standards for
Principal Technical Animator
Hangar 13
- London
- perm
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£Undisclosed
- Start Date: ASAP
The Principal Technical Animator (Gameplay) will help define the technical vision, architectural framework, and long-term strategy for character animation integration across the studio. In this highly influential role, you will champion innovation, driving the adoption of cutting-edge technologies to ensure our games achieve world-class animation quality and responsiveness. You will serve as a technical authority on gameplay animation, solving the studio’s complex R&D challenges while collaborating with design, animation and engineering to establish future-proof pipelines. While not a people manager, you will inspire, mentor, and elevate the technical capabilities of the entire animation department. Duties and Responsibilities: Architect and oversee the high-level design
CG Supervisor
Industrial Light & Magic
- London
- perm
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£Undisclosed
- Start Date: ASAP
Position Summary: We are seeking a CG Supervisor with the innovative spirit and passion for excellence that defines ILM. You will ensure productions are equipped to realise the VFX Supervisor's vision within budget and schedule. As a technical leader, you will oversee discipline departments, manage cross-departmental workflows, and facilitate efficient global collaboration. What You’ll Do: Define the creative and technical approach with Supervisors, leveraging ILM tools. Standardise global pipelines and prioritise R&D/pipeline development tasks. Proactively resolve workflow impediments and technical bottlenecks. Forecast and manage resources, including storage, processing, and licensing. Maintain technical standards and stay current with industry advancements. Direct show wrap, asset archiving, and establish centralised documentation. Bridge
VFX Artist
Frontier Developments
- Cambridge
- perm
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£Competitive
- Start Date: ASAP
WHAT’S THE ROLE? We’re looking for a talented VFX Artist to join our VFX team who will help bring our next generation of immersive experiences to life. This is a multi-faceted role that requires a strong grasp of VFX principles and a passion for creating stunning, believable effects that elevate gameplay and visual storytelling. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: Collaborate with the VFX team to plan and deliver realistic and stylised VFX using our proprietary game engine (Cobra) and tools. Create high-quality effects such as fire, smoke, explosions, debris, and clouds using our in-house particle editor and other tools. Influence the development of internal technologies and tools. Work closely
Outsource Senior Animator
Frontier Developments
- Cambridge
- perm
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£Competitive
- Start Date: ASAP
WHAT’S THE ROLE? We’re looking for an Outsource Senior Animator who will support the delivery of high-quality animation by working closely with external outsourcing partners and internal teams. This role focuses on coordinating outsourced animation production, ensuring that all delivered work meets the studio’s creative and technical standards. They will collaborate with production, leads, and other departments to track progress, maintain quality standards, and support the overall animation pipeline. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Collaborate closely with outsource vendors to deliver high-quality assets, ensuring all work consistently meets the studio’s animation and technical standards. Prepare clear, structured animation briefs and reference materials to effectively communicate creative and technical requirements to external vendors. Work closely with the Lead Animator and Game Director
VFX Supervisor and Lead Compositor
Sky UK
- London
- perm
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£Undisclosed
- Start Date: ASAP
Seeking VFX Supervisors ready for your next on-set and hybrid workflow challenge. As a VFX Supervisor, you’ll lead on-set and hybrid (virtual + practical + AI-assist) shoots—capturing the data VFX and AI need, partnering with directors/DoPs, and collaborating with clients, artists and pipeline to land consistent, on-model results. This is a rare opportunity to join something new, fast-growing, and genuinely pioneering with a huge brand name behind it, this will sit at the heart of Sky Creative - NxGen Studio is a bold, creatively led and technology-driven studio built for the next era of storytelling. Our NxGen Studio exists to redefine how ideas are imagined and
Senior VFX Artist
Electronic Arts
- Guildford
- perm
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£Undisclosed
- Start Date: ASAP
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen. We're looking for a Senior VFX Artist with the skill and vision to help bring intense combat, large-scale destruction, and environments to life. As part of the VFX team, you'll shape the atmosphere of land, sea, and air across some of the most VFX-packed levels in gaming. Working with artists, designers, and engineers,
Outsource Senior Animator
Mediatonic
- London
- perm
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£Competitive
- Start Date: ASAP
WHAT’S THE ROLE? We’re looking for an Outsource Senior Animator who will support the delivery of high-quality animation by working closely with external outsourcing partners and internal teams. This role focuses on coordinating outsourced animation production, ensuring that all delivered work meets the studio’s creative and technical standards. They will collaborate with production, leads, and other departments to track progress, maintain quality standards, and support the overall animation pipeline. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Collaborate closely with outsource vendors to deliver high-quality assets, ensuring all work consistently meets the studio’s animation and technical standards. Prepare clear, structured animation briefs and reference materials to effectively communicate creative and technical requirements to external vendors. Work closely with the Lead Animator and Game Director
VFX Artist
Ubisoft
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- perm
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£Undisclosed
- Start Date: ASAP
As a VFX Artist on the Rainbow Six brand, you'll bring passion, excitement, atmosphere and explosivity to a game through the creation of stunning effects. You will deliver visually impressive moments that positively enhance the player experience. Be it smoke, fire, an explosion, falling snow, or a waterfall, every one of your effects will accent the immersive game world and often will have people wondering, “How did you do that?” As a tech-savvy artist, you’ll combine technology and creativity to make the magic happen. You’ll be able to adapt to a variety of tools while relying on your core talent to create and
Senior Technical Animator
Ubisoft
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- perm
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£Undisclosed
- Start Date: ASAP
Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown! As a Senior Technical Animator on the Rainbow Six brand, you’ll play a key role in designing and building rigging systems that support the creation of a variety of high-quality assets. Your technical proficiency with character aesthetics will bring immersive, authentic worlds to life. You’re adaptable, thrive
Head of Motion
Stella McCartney
- London
- perm
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£Undisclosed
- Start Date: ASAP
Working at Stella McCartney is a truly rewarding experience. As a luxury fashion company with a strong ethical standpoint we are leaders and innovators in our industry. Overview: The Head of Motion will lead the creative direction and execution of dynamic motion content across all brand platform and social channels. This pivotal role combines visionary thinking with extensive hands-on expertise, ensuring out motion output reflects the brand’s luxury aesthetic and commitment to sustainability through compelling, story-driven experiences. You will set the standard for motion design excellence, overseeing ideation, production and delivery of video and graphic assets that define our visual language. Acting as
