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