At a Glance
- Tasks: Bring characters to life through stunning animations in epic storytelling.
- Company: Join a multi-Oscar-winning creative studio known for visual effects excellence.
- Benefits: Collaborative environment, mentorship opportunities, and a chance to work on blockbuster projects.
- Other info: Dynamic team atmosphere with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make mythical creatures feel real and elevate cinematic experiences with your creativity.
- Qualifications: Experience in photorealistic VFX animation and a strong grasp of anatomy.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Description The multi-Oscar-winning creative Film & Episodic Studio at Framestore has worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today.
Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.
Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create.
As a Senior Animator, you'll be a key creative force in breathing life, weight, and personality into complex three-dimensional characters and photorealistic creatures.
You'll jump straight into the heart of our storytelling, crafting everything from nuanced, emotional facial expressions to epic, high-action combat performances.
If you have a passion for mastering complex anatomy and love the challenge of making mythical beasts—whether they walk, fly, or breathe fire—feel completely grounded in reality, this is the place to do it.
What you'll do Collaborate closely with your Animation Lead and Supervisor to produce premium, story-driven animation that elevates the pacing and style of the film.
Partner with our Rigging and Pipeline teams, sharing direct feedback to refine character setups, enhance visual quality, and build smoother tool workflows.
Mentor and support less senior artists, sharing your craft and helping them grow their skills.
Actively tackle creative changes and follow through constructively on supervisor notes and technical feedback.
Requirements Significant experience animating on large-scale, photorealistic VFX projects, with a showreel that highlights exceptional creature and character performances.
A strong foundation in human and animal anatomy, which underpins how you animate complex fantasy muscle structures and locomotion.
An understanding of character rigs, animation pipelines, and data transfer between production tools.
You might also have Experience working with, clean-up, or editing of motion capture data.
A traditional background in sketching, life drawing, or classic 2D animation.
A working knowledge of Modelling or basic scripting (Python/MEL) to streamline workflows.
Senior Animator - London.
We review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates.
Games Animator in London employer: Framestore
Framestore is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, where creativity and collaboration thrive. Located in London, our studio offers employees the chance to work alongside world-class talent on cutting-edge projects, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the dynamic field of visual storytelling. We prioritise employee well-being and accessibility, ensuring a supportive environment for all team members to excel and innovate.
