Animation Programmer

Pixel Toys
Coventry, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 95K

Job location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Computer Animation
C++
Software Documentation
Software Debugging
Game Engine
Motion Capture
State Machines

Job description

In the role of Senior Animation Programmer, you'll act as part of the Engine Animation Team, supporting multiple projects, connecting animators, technical animators and project engineers, fostering a smooth collaboration between animation and code.

You'll harness our proprietary engine, Asura, to implement character animations, aid in crafting engaging gameplay mechanics, and enhance the visual appeal and responsiveness of in-game characters.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement animation code for our in-house engine

Maintain and develop features within our animation systems, working on content creation tools as well as runtime systems

Collaborate with content creators to write some of those tools and features

Develop and implement animation code for the project(s), writing and testing larger classes and code with complex functionality

Fix complex bugs in both familiar and unfamiliar code

Create, review and update technical and user documentation

Support other team members or programmers from other disciplines where appropriate

The exciting opportunity can be based out of any of our studios in Oxford, Warwick or Runcorn, offering flexibility, collaboration, and the chance to work with a world-class team! We can provide a relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support to ensure a smooth transition to your new environment.

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Requirements

Strong understanding of the architecture and internal workings of real-time animation systems

High proficiency in C++, with experience developing and maintaining complex systems

Confident using IDEs, debugging tools, and profiling techniques to diagnose and resolve issues

Experience designing and implementing Finite State Machines and related animation control systems

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Benefits & conditions

22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years - one day each year until you reach 31 days)

Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision

Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover

Enhanced Family Leave

Interest Free, Tax-Free loans

Enhanced Pension Scheme

EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Plus loads more... including a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events!

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About the company

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