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Freelance Senior Animator - 5 Month Contract Immediate Start - Electric Square,

Freelance Senior Animator - 5 Month Contract Immediate Start - Electric Square,

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Brighton, United kingdom

Freelance

05-05-2025

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At Electric Square, we understand that the worlds we build are pivotal to the success of our games and the enjoyment of our players. With our diverse portfolio, which includes acclaimed titles like 'Diablo 4', 'Lords of the Fallen', 'Need For Speed Unbound', 'Battlefield 2042', and several other exciting AAA console games currently in progress (and even more surprises on the horizon!), we strive to deliver unforgettable gaming experiences.

Working in collaboration with four innovative studios, our team of 250+ talented individuals, accompanied by our beloved studio dogs, are dedicated to creating world-class projects. We foster a unique studio culture that empowers and inspires our teams, ensuring that everyone feels motivated to bring their best ideas to life.

We can offer you an award-winning working environment. At Electric Square, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Electric Square is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Animator who is looking for an immediate contract. This person will need to be within the European timezone on this occasion.

A Senior Animator At Electric Square

Responsible for the creation and integration of world-class character animations for cinematics
Applies animation principles to create high-quality animations while optimising them to meet technical constraints and making any changes that are requested based on artistic direction
Works in close collaboration with the Art Director, Game Designers and Programmers to understand quality objectives, gameplay intentions and engine capabilities to deliver AAA quality for work objectives
Communicates and works closely with Game Designers and Programmers to find effective solutions or fix issues and achieve goals on time
Quickly prototypes and previsualises animation systems and ideas that will serve as a basis for animation and gameplay-related discussions
Supports the requirements for in-game cut-scenes and performance animation as required
Mentors and trains animation team members.

Requirements

Animation production experience on at least one shipped AAA character action game
Advanced skills in games development software such as Maya & games engines (UE5)
MotionBuilder experience essential
Exceptional key frame animation skills and a reel that showcases world leading animation quality in character and other related gameplay animation systems
An expert level of understanding of the principles of animation
Strong understanding of animation and how it applies to gameplay
A passion for character animation, playing games and film
Character rigging and/or modelling skills is advantageous
Traditional art skills a distinct advantage. Life drawing ability, deep understanding of human anatomy
Prior experience of motion capture pipelines and data management is advantageous
A passionate and self-motivated individual, willing to work in a team and communicate effectively
Ability to prioritise one's own tasks and be responsive to deadlines
Exceptional problem-solving skills. Must be able to quickly identify issues and proactively resolve them.

Benefits

Role Information: EN

Studio: Electric Square

Location: Europe, Malta

Service: Game Development

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

About the Company

A Keywords Studio. https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/ We provide world-class game development services for the biggest and best partners in the industry with studios based in the UK, Singapore and Malta. Driven by a collaborative culture that constantly pushes the boundaries of what it means to be state-of-the-art, we're experts in AAA Character Action console co-development, full development and VR. Know more