Website Flix Interactive
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.
To apply for this job email your details to careers@flixinteractive.com