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Playground Games is looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator to join our talented Fable team in Leamington Spa. ABOUT US: As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We are excited to be rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and are expanding our diverse team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre. ABOUT THE ROLE: As a Senior Animator, you will be an integral part of the Art Team, crafting best-in-class animations for our game. You'll work closely with designers, programmers, and other artists to create captivating and emotionally resonant animations that appeal to a diverse audience and elevate the visual storytelling of our game. Our ideal candidate has extensive experience creating high-quality AAA animation and a passion for making fantastic player experiences. This is a permanent role based at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa. We have a hybrid work model in place with a minimum of 3 days a week in studio. Relocation assistance is available if required. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Create and integrate high-quality key-frame and mocap animation assets in-game. Plan and deliver on your tasks with little management overhead. Proactively mentor other staff and promote skills transfer throughout the team. Identify and raise risks and issues with work appropriately. Build a good working relationship with your discipline and the wider Art team. Identify improvements to working practices throughout the team. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: Impressive portfolio showcasing exceptional key-frame animation skills. Expertise in the principles of animation, like spacing, timing, and posing. Proficiency in industry-standard animation tools, such as Maya and Motion Builder. AAA Animation and Game Engine experience. Understanding of animation State Machines and Network Graphs. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Passion for video games and the gaming industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to make world-class game with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry's most exciting first-party game studios. Playground Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion fuels creativity. We are dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming working environment. We strive to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. It drives our innovation and connects us closer to our players. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion across age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. At Playground Games we recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, well-being and retention of our colleagues. We celebrate difference and welcome everyone to join us and to be themselves at work. If you require any reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact us on

Head of Art and Animation -Midlands- Up to £65k About the Role We're looking for a passionate and experienced Head of Art to lead the Art Direction and Production of the iGaming titles. You ll oversee the visual identity of the games, guiding a talented team of Artists and Animators to deliver high-quality, captivating game art that aligns with both creative and production goals. Working closely with the Head of Studio and Game Designers, you ll bring the games to life, ensuring each title meets the quality standards, budget, and delivery timelines. Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Artists and Animators to create visually stunning games. Define and uphold art style, storytelling, and overall visual quality. Provide technical support to ensure artists follow established art workflow processes. Collaborate with the Head of Studio and Game Designers to align art with gameplay and creative vision. Estimate project art requirements, track progress, and ensure adherence to agreed schedules and budgets. Manage team recruitment, performance reviews, timekeeping, and disciplinary processes. Stay current with industry trends and styles to keep our games fresh and innovative. Key Requirements 3+ years of experience leading a team of Artists or as a Senior Artist in the iGaming industry, with a desire to step into a leadership role. Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. What We Offer Salary of up to £65k and benefits package Hybrid work pattern (preferably 2-3 days in the Midlands based studio) 25 days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Quarterly and annual recognition scheme Does this sound like the perfect job for, if so apply to now!