animation programmer
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Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated animation programmer to work with our highly talented and experienced animation programming team. Working in our in-house Cobra engine you will create technology that improves how we create and use animations, both in developing tools and processes, and working directly on runtime animation systems specific to each game., * Working with Animators and Gameplay Programmers to deliver high quality authored and procedural animation systems.
- Expanding and improving animation technology within the Cobra engine.
- Profiling & optimising our Animation Systems across both the engine and game.
- Prioritising, planning and managing your time with minimal oversight.
- Mentoring team members., You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players.
Requirements
- An ability to communicate effectively with team members.
- A proactive and independent level of problem solving.
- An ability to give and receive constructive feedback in order to strive for continuous improvements.
- Working knowledge of animation systems, handling complex locomotion and naturalistic behaviours.
- Experience creating physics driven or procedural animation systems that work alongside authored assets.
- Good modern C++ programming skills.
BONUS IF YOU HAVE
- Familiarity with game asset pipelines and animation authoring tools such as Maya.
- Experience profiling and optimising for modern consoles.
- Track record of animation programming in AAA games.
- Comfortable working in a large codebase.
Benefits & conditions
Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events.
We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative., * Training Provided
- Regular team and company events
- Free drinks, fruit or food
- Flexible working
- Free Gym or Gym Subsidy
- Private Medical/Dental healthcare
- Bonus/Reward Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Stock Options
