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Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap. 

This role can be on a hybrid working basis, which means you’ll have the opportunity to spend time working both in the studio and at home. We can provide a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate.  

WHAT'S THE ROLE?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Animator to join our world-class Animation team. Our catalogue of games covers a varied and eclectic range of animation styles. We take pride in great character animation, ranging from heavily stylised to realistic behaviours across both cinematic sequences and real-time motion.  

Animation is always a strong focal point in our games. We need passionate games animators to help us push the boundaries of what’s possible in games animation. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • Taking direction from the lead animator to create animation that is consistent with the game's visual design 
  • Implementing animation into the game using our in-house proprietary games engine 
  • Collaborating with other departments such as Character Art, Code, Design or VFX to achieve the highest possible in-game quality 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • Experience working as a professional games animator 
  • An animation showreel that demonstrates an excellent understanding of animation principals across humanoid and bipedal/quadrupedal creatures 
  • A confident and creative approach to your animation, able to make interesting acting choices and execute them effectively 
  • An eye for animation principals and detail, helping to bring smooth, dynamic and reactive animations to our game 
  • A willingness to confidently take on feedback from your peers to develop yourself as an animator 
  • Professional experience using a 3d animation package (Maya, 3ds max, Blender, XSI etc.) 

BONUS IF YOU HAVE

  • Experience working with animation behaviour tree software (Havoc Behaviour, Unity Mechanim, Unreal State Machines etc.) 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players. 

Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.  

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events. 

We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.  

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Top Tips

  • Quality over quantity! We would rather see a clean, polished and finished portfolio over large numbers of nearly finished animation. 

  • We have a diverse range of games, so we like to see a mix of animation styles in a portfolio. We love to see strong creature work, but what we care about most is solid body mechanics and appealing character. 

  • A successful application will demonstrate not just the applicant’s high level of skill but also their willingness to learn, plus their ability to work in a team and solve problems. Beyond this, we also want to see people who show a passion for making games. Don’t be afraid to tell us why you want to work at Frontier, or what games of ours you like. Passion is a key part of our Frontier culture!