About the Role
Our Gameplay Animators focus on bringing our characters to life, helping to create dynamic gameplay animations that elevate how the player experiences our games. They bring an awareness of weight and responsiveness to every movement conveyed, adding a deeper layer of immersion for players. Working closely with the design and engineering teams, our Animators craft animations that aren't just beautiful to watch but satisfying extensions to gameplay, blending artistry with the technical demands of real-time play.
Responsibilities
- Craft animations that are beautiful to watch and satisfying extensions to gameplay.
- Blend artistry with the technical demands of real-time play.
Requirements
- Awareness of weight and responsiveness in movement.
- Ability to work closely with design and engineering teams.
Skills
- Gameplay animation
- Character animation
- Real-time animation
Location
- Hackney Wick, East London
- Remote within the UK (Mondays and Fridays)
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Benefits
- 28 Days Annual Leave
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Private Medical, Cash Plan and Dental insurance through BUPA (Couple and Family cover)
- Life, Critical illness and Income Protection benefit
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave and Pay
- Subsidised gym membership
- Annual fitness grant
- In house yoga and fitness classes
- Discounted massages
- Regular social events
About the Company
- HundredStar Games is an independent video game developer based in Hackney Wick, East London.
- Founded by Jamie Walker and Sefton Hill, previous founders of Rocksteady and the creative leadership team behind Rocksteady’s Batman Arkham series.
- Growing to a maximum of 100 people over the next few years.
- Company culture encourages leadership at all levels, autonomy, accountability, team support, sharing vulnerability, and building context, connection, and treating people well.
Equal Opportunity
- Different perspectives make the world a better place.
- Actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and from groups traditionally underrepresented in our industry.
- Review each individual who applies on how they can contribute and help us make great games, alongside their specific skillset and experience.
