26 to 50 of 63 Animation Jobs in the UK excluding London

Gameplay AI Programmer

Hiring Organisation
Steel City Interactive
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Salary
£ 60 K
define, implement, and refine AI designs into manageable tools and reliable outcomes.Collaborate with the Gameplay, Tools, and Networking teams to ensure seamless integration with animation, physics, networking, and replay functionalities.Optimize and balance AI systems to deliver reactive, efficient, and fair opponents across difficulty levels and game modes.Troubleshoot and resolve technical ...

Game Engine Programmer - RuneTek

Hiring Organisation
Jagex
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Salary
£ 80 K
processes and helping evaluate off-the-shelf and in-house solutions.Shape your own specialism over time, whether that's graphics, networking, audio or animation, with genuine mentorship and support from the team.What we’re looking for:Demonstrable game engine development experience in modern C++, working alongside GLSL and Python.Experience profiling ...

Animator

Hiring Organisation
1X2 Network
Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
growing creative team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves bringing static artwork to life and enjoys working at the intersection of animation, art and real-time game development. About 1X2 Network We’ve been pioneering virtual gaming since 2002 and are now at the forefront of game … closely with artists and developers to bring game visuals to life Optimise animations and assets for performance and file size Assist with rigging and animation systems Troubleshoot and fix animation or asset issues Support and help improve workflows and pipelines Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential A strong portfolio or demo reel ...

Senior Digital Designer

Hiring Organisation
The Portfolio Group
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
just look great, but performs . Use campaign and performance data to understand what’s working and continuously improve creative output. Bring motion and animation into campaigns where it adds value, creating more engaging digital experiences. Work with external agencies and creative partners where required, maintaining quality and consistency across … Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Suite – particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign . Experience creating and managing templates in Canva . Experience with motion or animation tools such as After Effects would be a bonus. A strong understanding of how creative needs to adapt across paid social, organic social, web, email ...

Animation Tools Programmer (All Levels)

Hiring Organisation
Rockstar Games
Location
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Salary
£ 60 K
where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. Rockstar is on the lookout for a passionate Animation Tools Programmer. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our game development teams, across all animation disciplines, and help drive our animation tools … technology forward to support the creation of all of Rockstar Games projects. The Animation Tools Programmer role will involve developing and maintaining animation related tools and pipelines for our advanced animation systems for large scale games. We’re looking for someone with the skills to iterate with our animation ...

Remote NPC AI Engineer — Build Believable Game Worlds

Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
behaviours for our game projects. You will design and implement AI systems, from initial prototypes to production-ready solutions, working with Design, Engineering, Animation and other disciplines. The role focuses on decision-making, navigation, perception, combat and other gameplay behaviours, with emphasis on solving complex problems and delivering living world ...

Senior UI & Gameplay Engineer - Remote/UK (Live Ops)

Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Flix Interactive Ltd in the UK is seeking a Senior UI and Gameplay Engineer to deliver polished player-facing features across UI, gameplay, animation, networking and game systems. You will work hands-on to provide responsive, maintainable functionality for a multiplayer live game, collaborating with design, art, audio ...

IOS Developer

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
designing efficient two-way bridges between apps and dynamic web pages. Ability to prototype new concepts and deliver responsive interfaces using Auto Layout, Core Animation, and view hierarchy management. Solid understanding of software engineering principles and parallel programming fundamentals. Demonstrable ability to debug, profile, and resolve application issues. This ...

3D Animator / Motion Designer

Hiring Organisation
TurnerFox Recruitment
Location
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
permanent position for the right person following a successful period. You'll work full-time from the office, creating high-quality 2D and 3D animation and motion graphics for major brand campaigns. Working alongside creative and production specialists, you'll have genuine ownership of projects from initial concept through … final delivery. The Role: Create high-quality 2D and 3D animation and motion graphics Develop creative concepts through to final delivery Work collaboratively within an office-based studio environment Manage multiple projects and demanding deadlines Interpret client feedback and turn it into effective creative solutions Take ownership of ongoing campaign ...

Animator

Hiring Organisation
Frontier Developments
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Salary
£ 55 K
Cambridge/HybridAnimation – Animation/Permanent/HybridFrontier 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 … package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate. WHAT’S THE ROLE Are you passionate about crafting compelling character and creature animation that elevates gameplay? At Frontier, animation is at the heart of our storytelling. We’re looking for an experienced Animator to join our talented team ...

Brighton Jobs : Gameplay Animator & Animation Engineer

Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Senior Gameplay & Animation Engineer at Hangar 13, you will establish a premier standard for architecture and code quality while driving the development of our core character systems. Operating deep within Unreal Engine 5, you will own, extend, and optimize the crucial C++ frameworks, tools, and pipelines that govern character locomotion … role places you at the intersection of game logic and cinematic art, requiring close collaboration with animators, designers, and fellow programmers to translate complex animation data into tactile, responsive, and visually spectacular AAA gameplay features. Position Parameter Specification Detail Company Name Hangar 13 (An internal 2K development studio) Job Title ...

Animator

Hiring Organisation
Frontier Developments
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Cambridge/HybridAnimation – Animation/Permanent/HybridFrontier 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 … package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate. WHAT'S THE ROLE Are you passionate about crafting compelling character and creature animation that elevates gameplay? At Frontier, animation is at the heart of our storytelling. We're looking for an experienced Animator to join our talented team ...

Principal Technical Artist: Animation – Rockstar Games

Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
join its award-winning development team in Leeds. This role offers the chance to work on large-scale creative projects, focusing on revolutionizing animation pipelines and developing crucial tools for world-class entertainment experiences. The Role: Driving Animation Innovation The Principal Technical Artist is key to enabling the Animation team … innovative workflows. You will be responsible for managing complex workflows, developing advanced tools and technologies, and providing essential technical support for a growing Animation department. Design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge animation tools and pipelines in both Digital Content Creation (DCC) environments and standalone applications. Automation: Create robust automated solutions ...

Animation Developer

Hiring Organisation
Hays Technology
Location
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£400/day Paying up to £400 Per Day
IR35) Initial 2-Month Contract (Extension Potential) Fully Remote Starting September 2026 Your new company A large public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Animation Developer to support the delivery of a high-profile digital content project. Working within a specialist programme team, you will be responsible for developing … designed to simplify and visualise a multi-stage operational process. Your new role This is a hands-on production role requiring strong expertise across animation, motion graphics and digital content development. You'll be responsible for the end-to-end creation of a substantial animated product, including storyboarding, asset creation ...

Animation Developer

Hiring Organisation
Hays
Location
Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
Up to £400.0 per day + Paying up to £400 Per Day
IR35) Initial 2-Month Contract (Extension Potential) Fully Remote Starting September 2026 Your new company A large public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Animation Developer to support the delivery of a high-profile digital content project. Working within a specialist programme team, you will be responsible for developing … designed to simplify and visualise a multi-stage operational process. Your new role This is a hands-on production role requiring strong expertise across animation, motion graphics and digital content development. You'll be responsible for the end-to-end creation of a substantial animated product, including storyboarding, asset creation ...

Senior Gameplay Animation Programmer

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
bespoke, ground-breaking, multi-threaded engine the Senior Gameplay Animation Programmer is instrumental in driving the team to deliver high fidelity animated characters, vehicles, and environments in a large-scale interactive universe. Whether it is working on customisable run-time rigged faces using our DNA system, researching seamless transitions … motion matching of large amounts of motion captured data or leveraging physicalized reactions together with animation driven ragdolls; the goal is always to be as ambitious as possible with focus on up-to-date technology, scalability for our massive scope and attention to every detail. Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium ...

Hiring for Lead Technical Animator at Hangar 13

Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
join our world-class Technical Art department. This is a senior leadership position designed for a professional who thrives at the intersection of creative animation and rigorous systems engineering. As we continue to push the boundaries of narrative storytelling and AAA craftsmanship, we need a leader who can bridge … Locations Brno (Czech Republic), Prague (Czech Republic), or Brighton (UK) Salary Range Competitive/Negotiable based on AAA Lead experience Core Technology Unreal Engine (Animation Blueprints, Motion Matching, Control Rig) Reporting To Associate Director of Technical Animation Who We Are: The Hangar 13 Philosophy At Hangar ...

Systems Engineer - Time and synchronisation

Hiring Organisation
GMV
Location
Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Salary
£ 70 K
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Lead Gameplay Animation Programmer

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
bespoke, ground-breaking, multi-threaded engine the Lead Gameplay Animation Programmer is instrumental in driving the team to deliver high fidelity animated characters, vehicles, and environments in a large-scale interactive universe. Whether it is working on customisable run-time rigged faces using our DNA system, researching seamless transitions … motion matching of large amounts of motion captured data or leveraging physicalized reactions together with animation driven ragdolls; the goal is always to be as ambitious as possible with focus on up-to-date technology, scalability for our massive scope and attention to every detail. Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium ...

Graphic Artist

Hiring Organisation
Pure Talent Group
Location
NG2 3AQ, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£40000/annum
business, creating visual content for online and land-based slot games. This is a hands-on role for someone with strong 2D artwork and animation skills, particularly across Photoshop, Spine and After Effects. Previous experience working on slot games is essential, alongside a portfolio showcasing both graphical work and animation. … collaboratively with design, production and development teams Good understanding of what makes slot games visually engaging Portfolio required, including both graphical examples and animation work Nice to Have Experience with 3D software such as Blender, Maya or 3ds Max Knowledge of 3D modelling, texturing, rigging or lighting Experience with Illustrator ...

Senior Animation Engineer — Unreal Engine Character Tech

Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Mundo Gamer Network in Brighton is seeking a Senior Animation Engineer to enhance character animations and technology for our games. You will be responsible for developing animation systems, collaborating closely with various teams to achieve creative goals. The ideal candidate has experience in AAA game titles, advanced skills in C++ … Unreal Engine, and a passion for innovative animation techniques. Join us in creating spectacular gaming experiences! #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Content Developer with Adobe After Effects

Hiring Organisation
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£400.00 per day
designed to simplify and visualise a multi-stage operational process. Your new role This is a hands-on production role requiring strong expertise across animation, motion graphics and digital content development. You'll be responsible for the end-to-end creation of a substantial animated product, including storyboarding, asset creation … animation, editing and final delivery. Working from an established script and technical requirements, you'll transform complex workflow and process information into a polished visual solution using industry-standard tooling.A key element of the engagement will be producing reusable templates, structured project files and supporting assets to enable future maintenance ...

Content Developer with Adobe After Effects

Hiring Organisation
Hays Technology
Location
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£400/day Paying up to £400 Per Day
designed to simplify and visualise a multi-stage operational process. Your new role This is a hands-on production role requiring strong expertise across animation, motion graphics and digital content development. You'll be responsible for the end-to-end creation of a substantial animated product, including storyboarding, asset creation … animation, editing and final delivery. Working from an established script and technical requirements, you'll transform complex workflow and process information into a polished visual solution using industry-standard tooling.A key element of the engagement will be producing reusable templates, structured project files and supporting assets to enable future maintenance ...

Senior Gameplay Animation Engineer

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester, UK, is seeking a Senior Gameplay Animation Programmer to help deliver high fidelity animated characters, vehicles and environments in Star Citizen's vast universe. You will design and implement robust animation systems, mentor teammates, and collaborate with cross-functional disciplines to drive scalable, efficient pipelines … using C++ in a large shared codebase. Proficiency in 3D math, run-time rigging, procedural workflows and animation blending will be #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Senior Unreal Gameplay & Animation Engineer

Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Hangar 13, located in Brighton, is looking for a Senior Gameplay & Animation Engineer to optimize gameplay systems and collaborate with diverse teams. You'll work with Unreal Engine 5 on AAA titles, translating complex animations into exceptional gameplay experiences. The ideal candidate has a seasoned track record with AAA games ...