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Description Playground Games is looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator to join our talented Fable team in Leamington Spa. ABOUT US: As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We are excited to be rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and are expanding our diverse team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre. ABOUT THE ROLE: As a Senior Animator, you will be an integral part of the Art Team, crafting best-in-class animations for our game. You'll work closely with designers, programmers, and other artists to create captivating and emotionally resonant animations that appeal to a diverse audience and elevate the visual storytelling of our game. Our ideal candidate has extensive experience creating high-quality AAA animation and a passion for making fantastic player experiences. This is a permanent role based at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa. We have a hybrid work model in place with a minimum of 3 days a week in studio. Relocation assistance is available if required. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Create and integrate high-quality key-frame and mocap animation assets in-game. Plan and deliver on your tasks with little management overhead. Proactively mentor other staff and promote skills transfer throughout the team. Identify and raise risks and issues with work appropriately. Build a good working relationship with your discipline and the wider Art team. Identify improvements to working practices throughout the team. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: Impressive portfolio showcasing exceptional key-frame animation skills. Expertise in the principles of animation, like spacing, timing, and posing. Proficiency in industry-standard animation tools, such as Maya and Motion Builder. AAA Animation and Game Engine experience. Understanding of animation State Machines and Network Graphs. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Passion for video games and the gaming industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to make world-class game with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry's most exciting first-party game studios. Playground Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion fuels creativity. We are dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming working environment. We strive to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. It drives our innovation and connects us closer to our players. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion across age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. At Playground Games we recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, well-being and retention of our colleagues. We celebrate difference and welcome everyone to join us and to be themselves at work. If you require any reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact us on [email protected]

We have an ambitious mission at Filmless: provide the fastest, easiest, and most affordable way for companies to get professional videos. As a rapidly growing company, we're searching for individuals as determined as us who are ready to step up, take ownership, and wear as many hats as needed to achieve the highest level of success. Check out our videos on our website before applying so that you know what kind of videos we create: ************************ Job Description We're looking for the best animators & GFX artists to help us create custom graphics/animations for our client's videos. You are a self-motivated person, with an eye for quality and aesthetics. This is a work from home job so you can work from any city, state, or country. Specifically, you should be able to: • Conceptualize, visualize and design special effects, animation, or other visual images for our clients videos (explainer, promo and interview style) • Produce animated graphics ranging from lower thirds, logos, and bumpers to full productions • Modify/Rework existing motion graphics assets • Collaborate with clients and team members Qualifications •BA in Graphic Design, Animation, Film or a related field is preferred •5+ years of experience in multimedia design, motion graphics, video editing and animation •Must have a reel or portfolio of work to demonstrate skills and abilities •Strong foundational knowledge of layout, color, grids, icons, typography, proportion, photography, and motion/rich media •Expert knowledge of After Effects, Cinema 4D, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop •Must own a Mac or Windows based PC or laptop •Ability to use screen recording software like Camtasia •Able to work with After Effects templates and create custom graphics •Must have experience working on content that appeals to wide audiences •Ability to manage multiple projects of varying complexities, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Boston Dynamics is seeking a Digital Animator to join our dynamic Marketing team. This role will bring our robots to life through stunning, technically- sound animation that showcases their movement, capability, and personality. The ideal candidate is both a creative visual storyteller and a technically savvy animator with a deep understanding of how to work with complex 3D rigs-particularly for mechanical systems like humanoid and quadruped robots. This person will play a key role in producing animations and visual content for use across product launches, social media, web, branded storytelling, and live performances. You'll collaborate closely with Marketing, Engineering, and Product teams to ensure animations are accurate, compelling, and aligned with brand tone. Responsibilities Create high-quality animation content with in house software for robot performances, dances, emotes, customer animation-as-a-service packages, and general marketing usage. Generate timelines, animatics, graphics, layout maps, and any other assets to help visualize project scope and development, plus help conduct reliability robustness testing. Work closely with the Creative Director, Product Marketing, and Engineering to translate real robot behaviors into engaging and realistic animations for digital and video content across channels (web, social, events, etc.). Leverage internal and external tools (including robot models and motion data) to create both stylized and accurate movement. Support storytelling around new product features, software capabilities, and use cases. Optimize & streamline creative process for building animated content across various platforms, ensuring visual consistency and technical performance. Maintain an organized animation pipeline that supports version control, feedback loops, and rapid iteration. Occasionally assist with motion graphics or visual effects for broader marketing campaigns. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Animation, Computer Graphics, Digital Media, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). 5+ years of professional experience in digital animation, ideally within a tech, robotics, gaming, or product-centric environment. Strong portfolio showcasing both character and mechanical animation; robotic or procedural animation is a big plus. Proficiency in tools such as Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, or equivalent. Familiarity with Unity, Unreal Engine, or ROS-based visualizers a strong advantage. Experience working with motion capture data, FBX files, and skeletal rigs. A technical mindset with comfort working with engineers and robot telemetry or simulation data. Strong storytelling instincts, with a passion for making complex systems approachable and engaging. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to travel when required for animation project execution Nice to Have Experience animating humanoid movement or biomechanical systems. Knowledge of rigging and working with engineering teams on model integration. Interest or background in robotics, biomechanics, or machine learning visualization. Why Join Us? At Boston Dynamics, you'll be part of a team pushing the boundaries of what's possible with robots-and how we tell those stories to the world. If you're passionate about blending technology with storytelling, and want to play a pivotal role in shaping how the world sees our robots, we'd love to hear from you. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position. #LI-CG1

Job Description Homebase123 in San Francisco, CA is looking for one animal to join our 22 person strong team. We are located on Homebase Location Address Dsfds. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, punctual, and engaged. We are looking forward to reading your application. Available shifts and compensation: We have available shifts all days of the week. Compensation is $12.00/hour. About SomeCoolCompany: Test By applying to this job, you agree to receive periodic text messages from this employer and Homebase about your pending job application. Opt out anytime. Msg & data rates may apply. Powered by Homebase. Free employee scheduling, time clock and hiring tools.