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Sports Interactive are looking for a talented Animator to join their team on an initial 6-month internship, to work on the Football Manager franchise. This role would be ideal for a student or recent graduate however formal qualification is not required and the role would also suit self-taught individuals looking for some formal experience.
As an Animation Intern in the Art & Animation Team, you will be taught to clean up motion capture data to an industry standard and be responsible for assisting the Animation team with processing real motion capture data from professional footballers to prepare it for integration to the game.
You will join a passionate and flourishing team who care deeply about Football Manager, its quality and accuracy as the world’s leading football management simulation game.
A successful candidate will be a dynamic and self-motivated individual, with excellent communication skills, able to complete work independently as well as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
- Working in Motion Builder to clean up motion captured animations to a game-ready standard
- Refining your skills as an animator by asking questions, practicing industry standard techniques and seeking feedback on your progress
- Be part of the team – gaining experience working in a professional game development environment
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Understanding of and passion for videogame development
- Experience with using Autodesk Maya or 3DS Max as a student and the ability to animate a rigged character
- Existing experience with Motion Builder would be an advantage
- Good time management skills
- Self-motivated with a drive to improve yourself and others continuously
- Ability to work remotely in a fast paced, dynamic and collaborative environment
- Attention to detail
Applications must include a cover letter and reel of personal animation work.
Studio Overview
Sports Interactive (SI) is an ambitious development studio creating immersive sports management simulations. Since 1994, we’ve captivated a global pool of players with our iconic, BAFTA award-winning game, Football Manager. We’re a wholly owned subsidiary of SEGA having caught their attention in 2006 with our continuous critical and commercial success.We’re a tenacious community, coming together at the Here East technology hub in Stratford, East London. Always expanding, the SI team takes on the gaming genre through a diverse array of disciplines. But no matter how big we dream, we keep our approach (and your schedule) flexible, creating a relaxed atmosphere where collaboration can thrive.
Working Here
We approach everything with passion, whether that’s making our mark on the gaming and football industries or doing our bit for the world around us. We want to share that outlook with everyone who shows up to work here each day.
We like our talent tenacious, so you can expect to surround yourself with other ambitious individuals bringing their A-game to many different disciplines. We know collaboration is the key to constantly topping our best, and encourage our people to fiercely realise their own personal potential.
We believe everyone matters, no matter which part of the business you’re in. Above all else, we’re a team. A team with a down-to-earth dynamic, that works and plays together. We have fun doing what we do; one of the many reasons we’re one of the best places to work in the UK games business (Gameindustry.biz 2021 Large studio category).
And if you want a work/life balance, we’re behind you. Because while we live to create extraordinary games, we know that’s not all you’ve got going on. You can trust that we always keep things in perspective, fostering an environment where work can be more than just a job.
Our flexible working culture gives team members the responsibility to optimise their workloads, with in-office, hybrid and remote working options. Even in countries where we don’t directly employ*, we’ll even explore what’s possible via third parties and do our best to accommodate location preferences. We’re also a London Living Wage employer and proudly boast one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry.
*We’re able to directly employ in the UK, Ireland, France, Sweden and Finland.
Inclusivity Matters We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from any relevant candidate irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Our studio has disabled access and facilities.
SI is proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer, and we are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Our studio has disabled access and facilities but please ensure you advise us if you require any other reasonable adjustments to be made to support you during the recruitment process.
