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Zynga

Senior Technical Animator - Unannounced Project

LocationLondon, UK, London, UK
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
DepartmentNaturalMotion
EquityIncluded
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 9, 2026 · 2d ago
Verified live5h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have9
Expert knowledge of skeletal pipeline from rigging to exporting finalized characters into game, with understanding of mobile limitations (both bipedal and non-bipedal)
Expert in how animation systems work in Unreal Engine, debug, modify and create them in game engines from scratch
Expert knowledge of retargeting and shared skeleton pipeline, both in and out of engine, and ability to expand into retargeting between non-matching skeletons
Understand setup of cloth sim and dynamics in both Engine and 3D software, application and limitations on mobile
Proficient in 3D software relevant scripting languages (MEL, Python, Max Script, etc.)
Foundational knowledge of rigging using bones, IK, Splines, Blend Shapes, Skinning, node editing and setting up animation blueprints in Unreal
Advanced knowledge of major third party rigging systems (Advanced Skeleton, Rapid Rig, mGear, etc.)
Experience in animation systems that are scalable and able to work on a wide range of mobile devices
Complete ownership of pipeline with good documentation and communication
Nice to have7
Premium character presentation pipelines - build and own animation systems for high-value front-end moments
Automated optimization techniques for creation of LODs
Support fast-paced character pipeline in delivery of characters per season
Knowledge of Facial Rigging processes, game engine compatible solutions and how to implement them
Experience with motion capture, cleanup and application to different characters
Knowledge of procedural animation systems
Experience in other areas of technical art (Shaders, Lighting Tech, VFX)
Skills
Unreal Engine
MEL
Python
Max Script
Advanced Skeleton
Rapid Rig
mGear
Benefits
Bonus
Paid time off
Maternity leave
Paternity leave
Pension
Private medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Mental health support
Employee stock purchase plan
Fitness reimbursement
Flexible hours
Social events
Cycle to work scheme
Level Up Your Career with Zynga!
At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive, our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times—connecting players in 175+ countries through fun, strategy, and a little friendly competition.
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Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our teams span North America, Europe, and Asia, working together to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you’re spinning, strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is where fun meets innovation—and where you can take your career to the next level.
Join us and be part of the play!
Who We Are:
At NaturalMotion, we make games that wow people. We innovate to create previously impossible experiences that would not exist without us. We take pride in making titles that reach a large audience and creating communities that last. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as one of the UK’s Best Places to Work in games for eight consecutive years by gamesindustry.biz, and we’re proud to be part of the Zynga and Take-Two Interactive family
Position Overview:
We are looking for a Senior Technical Animator to join our team in supporting our next unannounced project. You will work alongside the Animation Team helping to deliver and bring to life our amazing characters.
We embrace a hybrid work environment. Within this role, you would work 2 days per week in our London office and the remaining days at home.
What You’ll Do:
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Responsible for creating and maintaining the rigging and technical animation pipeline for the projects.
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As part of the Animation Team, you will play a key role in implementing characters.
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Reporting to the Lead Animator and Art Director.
What You Bring:
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Demonstrate expert knowledge of the skeletal pipeline from Rigging to exporting finalised characters into game, with a speciality of understanding mobile limitations (both bipedal and non-bipedal).
•
Expert in how animation systems work in Unreal Engine, debug, modify and being able to create them in game engines from scratch.
•
Have expert knowledge of retargeting and shared skeleton pipeline, both in and out of engine and can expand into retargeting between non matching skeletons.
•
Understand the setup of cloth sim and dynamics in both Engine and 3D software, the application of such and the requirements and limitations of its use on mobile.
•
Proficient in 3D software relevant scripting languages; MEL, Python, Max Script, etc.
•
Foundational knowledge of rigging; using bones, IK, Splines, Blend Shapes, Skinning, node editing and setting up animation blueprints in Unreal.
•
Have advanced knowledge of major third party rigging systems used in the industry; Advanced Skeleton, Rapid Rig, mGear etc.
•
Experience in animation systems that are scalable and able to work on a wide range of mobile devices.
•
Complete ownership of pipeline with good documentation and communication.
Bonus Points:
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Premium character presentation pipelines - build and own animation systems for high-value front-end moments, ensuring characters are always presented at a premium quality bar.
•
Automated optimization techniques for the creation of LODs.
•
Support a fast paced character pipeline in the delivery of characters per season.
•
Able to demonstrate knowledge of Facial Rigging processes, game engine compatible solutions and how to implement them.
•
Experience with motion capture, cleanup and application to different characters.
•
Knowledge of procedural animation systems.
•
Experience in other areas of technical art e.g. Shaders, Lighting Tech, VFX.
What We Offer You:
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Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus scheme
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26 days holiday, plus bank holidays & 2 paid personal days
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6 months fully paid maternity/adoption leave and 16 weeks fully paid paternity leave (eligibility criteria applies)
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Pension plan, with a double matching employer contribution
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Private medical & dental insurance and healthcare cash plan
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Life insurance, personal accident insurance and income protection
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Mental health and neurodiversity support programs
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Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan (eligibility criteria applies)
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Fitness reimbursement plan, worth £600 per annum
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Flexible working hours
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Weekly happy hours, seasonal parties and monthly social events
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Annual rail season ticket advance and cycle to work scheme
Legal
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at [email protected] to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.
Please be aware that Zynga does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Zynga also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scamp or phishing attack, and you should not engage. Zynga’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com, take2games.com, naturalmotion.com, smallgiantgames.com, themavens.com, gram.gs email domain).
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