Senior Gameplay Animator

Kinetic Games is an independent games studio looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator to join their growing team. The role involves creating high-quality gameplay animations for player characters, ghosts, and environments, and working closely with designers, artists, and programmers to bring gameplay systems to life.

Requirements

• Professional experience as a Gameplay Animator or similar role on at least one shipped PC or Console title.
• Strong animation skills with a focus on gameplay feel, weight, timing, and responsiveness.
• Experience creating and implementing gameplay animations in Unity.
• Strong knowledge of animation principles for both first-person and third-person gameplay.
• Experience with a 3D software package such as Blender or Maya.
• Strong understanding of animation state machines, blending systems, and animation-driven gameplay.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to take ownership of features and work proactively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for horror games.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git, Perforce, and Plastic.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 5% Employer Match Pension Scheme
• Annual performance bonus + Company performance bonus
• Weekly free team lunches
• Regular social events
• Hybrid & flextime working
• Access to Southampton Football Club tickets
• Relocation package
• Electric Vehicle Car Scheme
• Employee of the Month vouchers
• Personal wellbeing allowance
• Referral scheme
• Training & Development Budget
• Training & career development support
• Vitality Health Insurance
• Aviva Life Insurance
• 30 days holiday
• Christmas studio shutdown