Senior Animation Programmer

Are you ready to #JOINTHEREBELLION?For three decades, Rebellion has been at the forefront of independent video game development and publishing. Founded by Jason and Chris Kingsley, we don’t just create games; we also have our own film studio, produce board games, publish books, and bring captivating comics and graphic novels like the iconic Judge Dredd to li…

#JOINTHEREBELLION!For over 30 years, we have been at the forefront of indie video game development and publishing through our diverse studios established by Jason & Chris Kingsley. Rebellion is not just about video games; we also operate our own film studio, create engaging board games, publish captivating books, and through our partnership with 2000AD, we bring iconic comics and graphic novels like Judge Dredd to life.We are seeking a Lead Animator to contribute to an exciting new project that remains under wraps, collaborating with a team renowned for their exceptional shooter games.This role offers flexibility, allowing you to work from any of our studios located in Oxford, Warwick, or Runcorn. We emphasize teamwork and provide relocation support, including moving assistance and temporary accommodation to ensure a seamless transition to your new role.Key Responsibilities:Guide and mentor a talented team of animators, establishing benchmarks and optimal workflows for both creature and character animation.Collaborate with animators to balance creative aspirations with production requirements and gameplay necessities.Work alongside Art, Design, Programming, and Technical Animation teams to ensure seamless animation integration within game engines and PBR pipelines.Produce high-quality in-game animations that adhere to our style guides and technical specifications; provide constructive feedback.Coordinate with production to ensure project visibility and effective tracking of all animation work.Qualifications:Deep knowledge of creature and viewport motion (locomotion, combat, behaviors), grounded in the core principles of animation.Expertise in industry-standard tools such as Maya and Blender, along with a solid understanding of game engine animation systems.Experience with motion capture pipelines, including planning, directing, cleaning, and polishing data to meet shipping standards is advantageous.Strong collaborative skills with art direction, technical animation, and coding to guide animators in producing market-ready content.Comprehensive understanding of data structures and production pipelines; adept at diagnosing and resolving animation and technical issues efficiently.Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including task delegation, mentoring, and fostering team morale and performance.Excellent communication skills for presenting direction, reviews, and project status to stakeholders and external partners.Benefits:22 days of annual leave plus Christmas closure (approximately 4 days) & Bank Holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one additional day each year until you reach 31 days).Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan covering dental and more.

Join the Rebellion!With three decades of experience in crafting extraordinary video games across our multiple studios, Rebellion transcends mere gaming. We also produce films, develop board games, publish books, and through our partnership with 2000AD, we offer comics and graphic novels, including the iconic Judge Dredd.We are seeking a talented Senior VFX Artist ready to take on an exhilarating challenge within our dynamic and expanding VFX team. You will be working on a groundbreaking large-scale project, guided by a highly skilled team known for their excellence in developing outstanding shooters.The VFX team is tasked with creating stunning visual effects for all Rebellion games, encompassing particle effects, screen post effects, material effects, mesh destruction effects, and UI effects, all developed using our proprietary engine, “Asura”.This is a remarkable opportunity for those eager to advance towards a Lead VFX Artist role!Key Responsibilities:Lead the production of high-quality real-time visual effects, establishing both artistic and technical benchmarks for the team.Oversee intricate effects work from conceptualization to final implementation, ensuring clarity, performance, and visual impact.Collaborate with design, art, and programming leadership to enhance gameplay experiences while maintaining a unified project vision.Guide and mentor junior and mid-level artists, sharing industry best practices and promoting professional growth within the team.Proactively identify technical challenges, propose innovative solutions, and help streamline workflows and pipelines.Contribute to documentation, reference collection, and effect libraries, ensuring resources are clear and accessible for the wider team.This exciting opportunity is available at any of our studios in Oxford, Warwick, or Runcorn, providing flexibility, collaboration, and the chance to work alongside a world-class team! We offer a relocation package that includes moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and comprehensive support to ensure a seamless transition to your new environment.We value the benefits of face-to-face collaboration and encourage working from our Oxford headquarters. Nevertheless, we recognize the importance of flexibility and are open to discussing hybrid options tailored to individual needs.

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