Principle Technical Animator Job at Motorica

Lecturer in Animation and Game & Design

BSBI’s mission is to educate students to effectively shape the future and become...

Location

Germany , Hamburg

Salary:

Not provided

GUS Germany GmbH

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD or PhD candidate
Prior teaching experience in higher education at university level
Very good knowledge of Windows OS, of MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams
Scientific publications in a related discipline
Fluent in spoken and written English
Knowledge of German is desirable
Knowledge of Educational Platforms (i.e. Canvas, Blackboard etc.)
Working knowledge of timetabling software
Sound knowledge of study regulations and rules
Advanced technical skills in animation and digital art software, including TVPaint, Moho, and Adobe Creative Suite, After effects, Sounds in Animation

Job Responsibility

Teaching the assigned academic modules according to the curriculum
Administering, proctoring and marking all students ‘assignments and exams papers of all assigned classes
Amending or designing and developing a new curriculum for a Module if required
Updating a Syllabus or Syllabi if required
Supervising several Dissertations per academic year (if required)
Providing consultation and mentoring to students
Creating assignment briefs and exams papers
Providing feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence
Teaching students study skills relevant to programmes and exam-taking strategies
Providing, if needed, private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and to prepare for exams

What we offer

Further training and vocational education, as well as polishing up academic titles
Exchange possibilities with GUS entities in other countries
Team events
Special conditions from BSBI business partners
Free refreshments

Parttime

Motion Capture Animator

Climax Studios was established over 30 years ago, we have an extensive history i...

Location

United Kingdom , Portsmouth

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Show a sound understanding of animation principles
Technically competent and have a thorough understanding of animation processes
Respond well to feedback and act upon it
Experience implementing motion capture data
Good communicator and at ease working within a team
Capable of working to tight deadlines when required
Degree, related qualification or equivalent experience in Animation
Strong folio including examples of realistic animation
Successfully worked with iterative development and rapid gameplay prototyping
Current console development experience

Job Responsibility

Fine detail cleanup of mocap assets
Critique and iterate in a cross-discipline group
Follow and recreate established art styles
Reliably demonstrate an aptitude for the platform technology, asset discipline and pipeline processes

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Motion Capture Animator

Location

United Kingdom , Liverpool

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Show a sound understanding of animation principles
Technically competent and have a thorough understanding of animation processes
Respond well to feedback and act upon it
Experience implementing motion capture data
Good communicator and at ease working within a team
Capable of working to tight deadlines when required
Degree, related qualification or equivalent experience in Animation
Strong folio including examples of realistic animation
Successfully worked with iterative development and rapid gameplay prototyping
Current console development experience

Job Responsibility

Fine detail cleanup of mocap assets
Critique and iterate in a cross-discipline group
Follow and recreate established art styles
Reliably demonstrate an aptitude for the platform technology, asset discipline and pipeline processes

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Motion Capture Animator

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Show a sound understanding of animation principles
Technically competent and have a thorough understanding of animation processes
Respond well to feedback and act upon it
Experience implementing motion capture data
Good communicator and at ease working within a team
Capable of working to tight deadlines when required
Degree, related qualification or equivalent experience in Animation
Strong folio including examples of realistic animation
Successfully worked with iterative development and rapid gameplay prototyping
Current console development experience

Job Responsibility

Fine detail cleanup of mocap assets
Critique and iterate in a cross-discipline group
Follow and recreate established art styles
Reliably demonstrate an aptitude for the platform technology, asset discipline and pipeline processes

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Motion Capture Animator

Climax is one of the leading creative lights of independent games development wi...

Location

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Salary:

Not provided

Climax Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Show a sound understanding of animation principles
Technically competent and have a thorough understanding of animation processes
Respond well to feedback and act upon it
Experience implementing motion capture data
Good communicator and at ease working within a team
Capable of working to tight deadlines when required
Degree, related qualification or equivalent experience in Animation
Strong folio including examples of realistic animation
Successfully worked with iterative development and rapid gameplay prototyping
Current console development experience

Job Responsibility

Fine detail cleanup of mocap assets
Critique and iterate in a cross-discipline group
Follow and recreate established art styles
Reliably demonstrate an aptitude for the platform technology, asset discipline and pipeline processes

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Visual Effects Supervisor

Complex seeks a Visual Effects Supervisor to lead and revolutionize VFX producti...

Location

United States , New York City

Salary:

120000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Year

Complex NTWRK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 7-10+ years of progressive, hands-on experience as a Visual Effects Supervisor in high-volume, fast-paced production environments such as broadcast media, streaming content creation, feature film, or AAA game development
Expert-level, hands-on proficiency with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) including designing, building, lighting, and optimizing complex virtual sets for virtual production
Advanced proficiency in Unreal Engine's Blueprint visual scripting system
Strong understanding of Unreal Engine's lighting systems, shading techniques, material creation workflows, and rendering pipelines
Practical experience with Unreal Engine's Composure and Sequencer tools
Working knowledge of integrating professional camera tracking systems and managing genlock/timecode synchronization
Extensive practical experience across all stages of the virtual production lifecycle
Demonstrable expertise in motion capture technologies and managing the full motion capture pipeline
Strong proficiency in Blender for 3D tasks including modeling, sculpting, UV mapping, texturing, character rigging, keyframe animation, and VFX elements
Comprehensive understanding and application of the 12 Principles of Animation

Job Responsibility

Lead and oversee all facets of visual effects production from concept development to final delivery
Collaborate with VP of Production, directors, creative leads, and production teams to define VFX requirements and develop visual strategies
Spearhead the design, development, and construction of dynamic virtual sets and environments within Unreal Engine
Develop, implement, and manage robust virtual production pipelines
Oversee and direct all motion capture sessions
Manage the end-to-end motion capture pipeline
Utilize Blender for 3D modeling, texturing, character rigging, animation, and VFX shot production
Establish, maintain, and refine efficient animation pipelines
Champion, supervise, and participate in the practical application of AI tools across the VFX workflow
Implement AI-driven solutions for concept art generation, pre-visualization, automated rotoscoping, and workflow automation

What we offer

Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Commuter Benefits FSA
Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
Paid Parental leave
401k with 4% match
Pet Insurance
Legal and Identity Theft Plans
Vacation time and sick days

Fulltime

Motion Designer

We are seeking a talented and creative Motion Designer to join our dynamic team....

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Terra

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proficient with motion design tools such as Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Adobe Premiere Pro
5+ years of experience as a Motion Designer, or similar role, with a portfolio showcasing your creative work
Strong understanding of motion graphics, animation, and visual storytelling principles, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics
Knowledge of typography, color theory, and graphic design fundamentals
A true team player who thrives in collaborative environments and can effectively communicate ideas and concepts
Proficient in creating animations optimized for various platforms, including social media, websites, and video
Skilled at time management and capable of juggling multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines
Eager to stay up to date with trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in motion design and animation
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and overcome creative or technical challenges
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas in internal and client-facing settings

Job Responsibility

Collaborate with creative leadership, designers, and project managers to understand project goals and translate concepts into compelling motion graphics and animations
Design and produce engaging motion graphics for a variety of mediums, including social media, websites, sizzle reels, presentations, and video projects
Create storyboards, style frames, and animatics to visualize and validate creative concepts
Work within existing brand guidelines to ensure consistency and cohesion across all visual outputs
Edit video content, integrating motion graphics and animations to elevate visual storytelling
Develop and manage a library of motion design assets, templates, and resources to streamline future projects
Stay current on motion design trends, tools, and techniques, and bring fresh ideas to the team
Manage your schedule and proactively communicate with project managers to ensure deadlines are met while maintaining high-quality standards
Participate in team brainstorms and contribute innovative ideas to elevate creative output

What we offer

15 observed holidays + 23 PTO days per year
Indefinite contract following a trial period of 6 months
Permanent remote work + work from home stipend
Dedicated budget for professional development
Compensated onsite retreats at our Bilbao HQ
The opportunity to join a dynamic, close-knit team that loves going to work with and for each other every day

Fulltime

Senior Gameplay Animator

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically accl...

Location

United States , Santa Monica

Salary:

139000.00 - 173800.00 USD / Year

Naughty Dog

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 1 shipped AAA game as a Senior Gameplay Animator (or equivalent)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the video game industry
Expertise in systemic gameplay animation
Mastery of both motion capture and keyframe character animation as showcased by your strong animation reel
General technical knowledge of animation technologies, including state machines, blend trees, and motion matching
Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of game design principles and player experience
Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback to peers
Proven experience planning, setting up, and directing motion capture shoots independently and efficiently
Must be comfortable using a script editor
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to challenges

Job Responsibility

Create high-quality animation content in Maya and ensure proper implementation in our game engine
Serve as a positive role model through exemplary demeanor, ability, proactivity, communication, and productivity
Collaborate with the Animation, Design, and Engineering teams to create new exciting, mind-blowing systemic animations
Take ownership of challenging projects and provide innovative solutions, including mentoring team members and creating documentation
Direct and participate in motion capture shoots
Learn and master Naughty Dog’s unique gameplay systems
Work with game systems, adhering to efficient and effective practices
Utilize engine debug tools to identify and resolve gameplay issues in collaboration with designers and programmers
Partner with animation leadership to define and uphold the style and quality bar for in-game animations
Provide constructive feedback to improve internal technologies and artistic workflows

Fulltime

Principle Technical Animator

Motorica

Location:
United States

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
January 22, 2026

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