Animation Director – Multiple Projects

We want you to #JOINTHEREBELLION! For 30 years we’ve been creating incredible video games at our multiple studios, but Rebellion is more than just games. We have our own film and mo-cap studio, we create board games, publish books, and through 2000AD, publish comics and graphic novels such as the amazing Judge Dredd. We are on the lookout for an Animation Director to join our growing development team to make a key impact on multiple projects we have in the works. This includes a strategic shooter game, as well as the opportunity to move onto and work on unannounced titles such as a dark sci-fi shooter and more. Additionally, our brand new original IP, Atomfall - is set for release in 2025. This role would be a great opportunity for a Lead Animator who is looking to take the next step in their career. You will be working on creating innovative movements and behaviours on exciting unannounced titles. Our dynamic and quickly growing art team is looking for a highly motivated individual to help nurture the team growth and have maximum impact on our games. This role is based at our riverside headquarters in Oxford, offering a creative and relaxed atmosphere where teamwork drives our success. We can provide a relocation package, including moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support to ensure a smooth transition to your new environment. We believe in the power of face-to-face collaboration and encourage working from our Oxford headquarters. However, we understand that flexibility matters, so we’re open to discussing hybrid options based on individual needs. Responsibilities Proactively manage the department's performance and professional development through performance review cycles giving constructive, actionable, relevant feedback. Lead the Animation department with best practice people management techniques. Collaborate with Head of Art, Designers, Programmers, and Producers to balance creative vision with production realities. Create high-quality, in-game animations to the highest standard in line with the style and demands of the project. Verify the quality of animation in the game and make improvements where necessary to fit technical constraints and artistic direction. Be an active mentor and role model for the animation team. Work to maintain morale and create an atmosphere of creativity and enthusiasm. Requirements Expert knowledge of Motion Capture, Motion builder, Maya, 3DS Max, and Character Studio. Easily able to animate realistic human motion. Expert knowledge of rigging and skinning. Able to produce high-quality animation in different game engines including Unreal. Expert knowledge of the video game development process and production pipelines. Extensive knowledge of best practice people management. Able to focus on own professional development and able to mentor individuals to develop skills and knowledge. Benefits We offer an extensive benefits package to our team including: 22 days holidays + Christmas closure (typically 4 days) & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days). Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision. Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover. Enhanced Family Leave. Interest Free, Tax-Free loans. Enhanced Pension Scheme. EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support. Plus loads more… including a wide range of discounts, freebies, and social events! Inside Rebellion Whichever team you join at Rebellion we are proud of our open, friendly, and creative atmosphere. We love what we do, and we have fun doing it! As a big indie developer, we have complete creative freedom over our titles which allows us to work on a massive variety of projects across all the major platforms. We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and continue to add to our culture of growth and inclusion. Rebellion encourages innovation in all areas, and we look forward to hearing how you can help us to be better. We encourage all demographics of culture, gender, ethnicity, neurodiversity and beyond, because a representative team makes better products. If you are interested in working at Rebellion, but this role doesn’t sound quite like you, we’re recruiting for a range of positions across the studio and we’re always happy to receive speculative applications via our website.

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