Flix Interactive hiring Senior Cinematic Animator
Flix is an ambitious, supportive studio specializing in creating visually stunning, lifelike animated cinematics for exclusive projects and high-profile co-development partners. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Cinematic Animator to take a central, leadership role within our Animation team. Job Details at a Glance Detail Information Company Flix Interactive Position Type Full-Time Contractor Location UK Remote or West Midlands (Birmingham) Core Focus Cinematic Animation Leadership, Unreal Engine & Sequencer The Role: Creative and Technical Leadership You will drive the creation of immersive cinematic sequences, directing the overall animation quality and player experience from concept to final implementation. Key Responsibilities: Creative Leadership & Mentorship: Guide the team, uphold the animation quality bar, and participate in mentoring, onboarding, and performance reviews. Pipeline Champion: Establish and champion best practices for animation creation, optimization, and implementation in the game engine. Collaboration: Work closely with Art and Design Leads to ensure cohesive visual identity and support Production in planning and delivery. Requirements Experience: Professional experience in a Senior Animator role for games. Portfolio: A strong showreel demonstrating exceptional storytelling, composition, and cinematography through cinematic sequences. Engine Expertise: High level of understanding of game animation content creation for Unreal Engine (rigging, skinning, animation, and implementation). Software Proficiency: High proficiency in industry-standard software (Maya, Blender, or equivalent). Fundamentals: Excellent understanding of animation fundamentals (weight, timing, posing) and character performance principles. Soft Skills: Strong, support-focused interpersonal skills, effective communication, and proven time management/delegation abilities. Desirable Skills (Pluses) Shipped at least one title in a Senior position. In-depth knowledge of Unreal’s Sequencer (or similar). Experience with motion capture technology and data cleaning/editing processes. Application Instructions Please send your CV, portfolio (online links preferred), and optional cover letter to: careers@flixinteractive.com. Ensure portfolio samples from previous studios are cleared for release.