Senior Animator in Elstead

Join Creative Assembly and craft deep and detailed games that last, entertaining millions of players across the globe for decades.

Creative Assembly is looking for an experienced Senior Animator to join our Total War team based at our studio in Horsham, in the heart of West Sussex. In this role, you will help define the animation quality bar for our Total War products, mentor both internal and external animators, and collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams to develop and refine animation systems, tools, and pipelines. A strong communicator and organiser, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality, performant animations that elevate gameplay and support the creative vision across our projects. This role requires three days per week in the studio (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

What you’ll be doing

• Animation Vision: Work with internal and external stakeholders to define and set benchmarks for animation style and quality.
• Animation Expertise: Create high-quality keyframe and motion capture animations that enhance gameplay, demonstrating a strong ability to adapt across a diverse range of animation styles and subjects. Proven track record in accurately interpreting and effectively implementing feedback.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work with other disciplines to devise new systems and ensure animations support and enhance gameplay.
• Pipeline & Tools: Help define and improve animation workflows, tools, and pipelines to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Mentor & Inspire: Provide creative and technical mentorship to both internal and external animators, fostering growth and excellence.

What we are looking for

• Essential: Thorough knowledge of animation pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong hand-key and motion capture animation skills for both humans and creatures.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
• In-depth knowledge of game development workflows and mechanics.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to follow, adapt, and evolve processes while maintaining clear and up-to-date documentation.

Desirable: Interest in Total War/Strategy Games.

Submit a Showreel link with your application to be considered for this role (links to online drives will not be accepted).

We care deeply about the experiences we create and put our players at the heart of our decisions. We are all game makers; no matter our role we are empowered to make significant contributions to our games, supported by skills development and growth opportunities.

Most roles at Creative Assembly are hybrid with 3 days a week in the studio. CA has the right to change requirements based on the needs of the business.

We offer many benefits to support you and your family including:

• Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISAs).
• Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks, flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidays.
• Performance-based discretionary bonus scheme.
• Bespoke relocation package for you and your dependents.
• Private medical and dental insurance, life insurance and free health care screening.
• Additional benefits ranging from free games and work parties to discounts on technology.
• Wellbeing support and virtual confidential counselling.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Our studio sites have disabled access.