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Lead VFX Artist
Studio Gobo Limited
- Brighton
- perm
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£Undisclosed
- Start Date: ASAP
Studio Gobo is an established AAA games studio, part of the Keywords family. Our team has worked on multiple world class projects for companies such as Guerrilla Games, Arkane, Warner Bros, Ubisoft, Disney and Tencent. Projects include LEGO Horizon Adventures, Redfall, Hogwarts Legacy, For Honor, Marvel Super Heroes: Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Wars: Rise Against the Empire playsets for Disney Infinity 3.0. The Lead VFX Artist will drive the creation of high quality VFX as it applies to real-time technology for a AAA console game. This is an opportunity to combine experience, passion and management skills working with and
FX Artist
Mediatonic
- London
- perm
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£Undisclosed
- Start Date: ASAP
WHAT MAKES US EPIC? At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating. Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development. What We Do: Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire. What
Senior Animator
Discord
- Remote
- perm, remote
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$168,000 to 185,000 per annum
- Start Date: ASAP
Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does on our platform: play video games. Over 90% of our users play games, spending a combined 1.5 billion hours playing thousands of unique titles on Discord each month. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games. The Discord Product Creative Team is seeking an exceptional animator with expertise in frame-by-frame animation and motion design. The
Animator
Frontier Developments
- Cambridge
- perm
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£Competitive
- Start Date: ASAP
Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap. This role can be on a hybrid working basis, which means you’ll have the opportunity to spend time working both in the studio and at home. We can provide a comprehensive relocation
Expert Animator
Activision
- Guildford
- perm
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£Undisclosed
- Start Date: ASAP
Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since our inception in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic titles like including Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Call of Duty: WWII (2017), and, most recently, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. As industry leaders in first-person shooter development, our commitment to excellence is reflected in every detail of our games, from highly polished multiplayer experiences to emotionally engaging single-player campaigns. At Sledgehammer Games, we believe in pushing boundaries, redefining the possibilities of interactive storytelling, and setting new standards for visual and gameplay fidelity.
Principal VFX Artist - Xbox Game Studios- Rare Ltd.
Microsoft
- Atherstone
- perm
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£Undisclosed
- Start Date: ASAP
Rare is an Xbox Game Studio creating the kind of games the world doesn’t have. Our values – explorers, evolving, together – are fundamental to the games we make and how we make them. Rare offers rewarding and fulfilling careers for exceptional people, supporting you to learn and grow. Our studio is a welcoming campus in the heart of the Midlands, where the majority of our team work in a flexible hybrid work pattern. We are excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic and passionate Principal VFX Artist to join our team at Rare. If you thrive on solving difficult
Senior Technical Animator (Engine)
Studio Gobo Limited
- Brighton
- perm
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£Undisclosed
- Start Date: ASAP
Studio Gobo is an established AAA games studio, part of the Keywords family. Our team has worked on multiple world class projects for companies such as Guerrilla Games, Arkane, Warner Bros, Ubisoft, Disney and Tencent. Projects include LEGO Horizon Adventures, Redfall, Hogwarts Legacy, For Honor, Marvel Super Heroes: Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Wars: Rise Against the Empire playsets for Disney Infinity 3.0. As a Technical Animator with a focus on engine-facing animation, you’ll combine your technical expertise and passion for cutting-edge visuals. You’ll drive the creation of high-quality animations and tackles complex challenges in content construction and pipeline management. At
Senior Technical Animator (Tools & Pipeline)
Studio Gobo Limited
- Brighton
- perm
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£Undisclosed
- Start Date: ASAP
Studio Gobo is an established AAA games studio, part of the Keywords family. Our team has worked on multiple world class projects for companies such as Guerrilla Games, Arkane, Warner Bros, Ubisoft, Disney and Tencent. Projects include LEGO Horizon Adventures, Redfall, Hogwarts Legacy, For Honor, Marvel Super Heroes: Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Wars: Rise Against the Empire playsets for Disney Infinity 3.0. As a Technical Animator focused on tooling and pipelines, you’ll leverage your expertise in content construction and pipeline management to tackle complex challenges. You’ll drive the development of cutting-edge visuals, setting the standard for innovation and quality
Senior Gameplay Animator
Playstation
- Remote
- perm, remote
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$139,000 to 208,600 per annum
- Start Date: ASAP
Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony
Senior Technical Animator
Mediatonic
- London
- perm
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£Undisclosed
- Start Date: ASAP
WHAT MAKES US EPIC? At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating. Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development. What We Do: Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire. What
Feature Animation Supervisor
Industrial Light & Magic
- London
- perm
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£Undisclosed
- Start Date: ASAP
Position Summary: We are looking for an Animation Supervisor who reflects the company's innovative spirit, and represents the highest level of creative talent, collaborative mindset and a passion for filmmaking that defines ILM. Reporting to the site ILM Animation Director, the Animation Supervisor is responsible for collaborating with the Director, and guiding the animation department to achieve their vision. This role involves supervising, assisting, and motivating animators to ensure their work is completed at the highest quality and within the project's timeline. The Animation Supervisor will also serve as a key point of communication and collaboration with other departments to maintain consistency and
