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We’re looking for a passionate and eager Junior Animator to join our team and support the delivery of high-quality animations across a variety of exciting projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their animation career to grow their skills and gain hands-on experience in a supportive and creative environment. As a Junior Animator, you’ll work closely with our experienced animation team, contributing to character, creature, and prop animations. You’ll be encouraged to learn and develop your craft while helping bring our game worlds to life. The rundown: • 12 month fixed term contract, • Full time (37.5 hours per week), • Fully remote within the UK, • Salary is competitive and dependent on experience Key responsibilities: • Assist in creating animations for characters, creatures, and props., • Collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers to ensure animations fit the game vision., • Learn and support animation implementation within Unreal Engine., • Take feedback and iterate on animations to improve quality., • Stay curious and up to date with animation trends and tools. The skills you’ll need: • A good understanding of animation principles and techniques., • At least 6–12 months of professional experience in an animation role (including internships or freelance work)., • Proficiency with animation tools such as Maya, Blender, or similar., • A keen eye for movement and storytelling through animation., • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset., • Familiarity with working in a team environment, ideally within a game development or creative studio. The nice to haves: • Experience with VR animation., • Passion for VR and innovative technologies., • Experience with Rigging in Unreal 5 We are nDreams – we develop and publish the world’s most immersive VR games. You may know us as the developer behind Synapse, Phantom: Covert Ops, Fracked, and Frenzies. As a publisher, we have also supported the release of other studio’s titles including Little Cities, PowerWash Simulator VR, and Vendetta Forever. With humble beginnings as an independent studio, we combine amazing projects with a personal, caring touch. We’ve got more incredible titles to be announced soon! We believe the best workplaces and games are created by diverse, happy and safe teams. We're committed to building a culture centred on respect, wellbeing and balance. It's crucial we make our games and industry more accessible to underrepresented communities. We strive to live this through the people we hire, the experiences we create and the causes we support. We want everyone to have the opportunity to bring their best, authentic self to work. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the interview process by emailing or speaking to your nDreams recruiter. For more information about reasonable adjustments, check out this We offer great perks, including flexible hours, duvets days, your birthday off, dedicated personal development time and support, as well as regular socials. Beyond this, there’s an excellent holiday offering, pension scheme, health insurance, life cover and much more.

Create high-quality 2D character, prop, VFX, and UI animations using Spine and Unity:.

As a Lead Character Artist, you will set the benchmark for character quality and help shape the artistic vision for character development across the project. This role combines creative leadership with hands-on technical expertise, supporting strong workflows and scalable pipelines while ensuring characters achieve high visual quality and perform well on target hardware. You’ll collaborate closely with concept art, animation, design, narrative, tech, and production teams to keep character development aligned with the project’s creative and technical goals. You will help refine processes, encourage innovation, and play a key role in delivering a cohesive character art direction. The rundown: • 12-month fixed-term contract, • Full time (37.5 hours per week), • Fully remote within the UK, • Salary is competitive and dependent on experience Key responsibilities: • Set and uphold high standards for character art quality across the project., • Help define and maintain the visual direction for characters in collaboration with art leadership., • Lead and improve character pipelines, workflows, and best practices., • Support and mentor character artists across different experience levels., • Work cross-disciplinarily to ensure character art aligns with creative, narrative, and gameplay goals., • Review character assets and provide constructive feedback to ensure consistency and quality., • Collaborate with production to plan work, estimate effort, and meet milestones., • Ensure characters meet technical, performance, and platform requirements., • Support outsourcing efforts where needed, including feedback and quality checks. The skills you’ll need: • At least 5 years’ experience working in an art role within the games industry., • A portfolio (link or file) showcasing relevant character art work., • Experience contributing to or leading character art direction and delivery., • Skills in character modelling, texturing, and material creation., • Clear communication skills and confidence collaborating across disciplines., • Experience working with outsourcing partners or external contributors., • Ability to support efficient, scalable workflows., • Interest in mentoring, supporting others, and contributing to team development. The nice to haves: • Experience working across multiple platforms or hardware targets., • Familiarity with a range of character art styles or genres., • Experience supporting hiring, onboarding, or knowledge-sharing initiatives. We are nDreams – creators of some of the world’s most immersive VR games. You might know us from Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord, Synapse, Phantom: Covert Ops, Fracked, FRENZIES, Wreckin Racoons, or our latest adventure, Reach. From humble beginnings as an independent studio, we’ve grown into a leading VR developer, combining ambitious projects and global scale with a personal, caring touch. We believe the best workplaces and games are created by diverse, happy and safe teams. We're committed to building a culture centred on respect, wellbeing and balance. It's crucial we make our games and industry more accessible to underrepresented communities. We strive to live this through the people we hire, the experiences we create and the causes we support. We want everyone to have the opportunity to bring their best, authentic self to work. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the interview process by emailing or speaking to your nDreams recruiter. For more information about reasonable adjustments, check out this We offer great perks, including flexible hours, duvets days, your birthday off, dedicated personal development time and support, as well as regular socials. Beyond this, there’s an excellent holiday offering, pension scheme, health insurance, life cover and much more.

The Technical Account Managers (TAM) are dedicated to a select pool of our existing and largest global strategic partners. This customer group contains some of the worlds largest banks, acquirers, gateways and card schemes, making them key to the lifeblood of Token.io. The successful applicant will serve as a central technical resolution point for a selection of these customers, once they have completed their original technical implementation and are in to a live production environment. This will be working across Tokens market-leading Open Payments proposition, encompassing engagement with opportunities and activities throughout Europe. As a trusted advisor, facilitator and problem-solver, this role must ensure that customers achieve their technical goals and realise value from their use of Tokens Open Banking products and services. This is ultimately visible through the increase in transactional volumes through their existing engagement, but also the expansion of new and additional services and extended capabilities. The TAM will build and maintain positive relationships by engaging directly with their relevant technical counterparts, whilst ensuring they maintain excellent traceability of issues through existing support platforms. It is essential for the success of this role within Token.io that any perceived technical challenges that may impact adoption and volume increase are clearly identified, communicated internally and mitigation plans are created. • Primary point of ownership for any technical / functional queries from specific customers, once they have completed their initial technical implementation, • Initially focusing on a relatively small group of our most strategic, large international customers, • Leading, driving and owning client-specific technical investigations, • Managing and driving to conclusion connection requests for new banks, • Oversight and management of new TPP (Third Party Provider) on-boarding requests, • Close interaction with the existing Level 1 customer support team (whose focus is on the remaining customer base), • Drive to set an efficient framework for the success for this role and its expansion to work with other customers across the organisation, • Provide trainings and coaching to Level 1 customer support team on our products, • Coordinate work of internal teams where needed to resolve issues and to deliver fixes, • Wickedly smart entrepreneurial professional who loves technology and who lives to innovate and deliver disruptive technologies into the market, • Truly customer-centred thinking with a passion to deliver the best possible technical standards to customers, • Highly professional approach and great communication skills with an ability to think on your feet, • Highly collaborative people who understand and value the power of working together as a team, • Passion for understanding our market, product and technology, • Ability to find innovative and pragmatic solutions, • Confident in making decisions during investigation and delivery activities, • 2+ years of experience in technical support, implementation or technical account management roles working within Fintech, software, banking businesses or payments industry., • Technical, • Familiarity with REST API is a must, • Knowledge of banking security, authentication technologies and identity management solutions would be a significant plus, • Familiarity with ISO20022 would be a plus, • Industry Solutions, • Prior experience supporting implementation of payments applications or extensive knowledge of the payments marketplace is a must., • Prior knowledge or exposure to Open Banking ecosystem would be a plus, • Knowledge of banking security, authentication technologies and identity management solutions, • Service Delivery and Support, • Truly passionate about customer delivery and support - with high levels of resilience, • Previous project management / account management experience with proven ability to prioritize and multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment is highly beneficial for this role, • Experience of delivering and supporting mission-critical, high availability systems and solutions, • General, • Extraordinary organisational, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, • Must have a strong work ethic and desire to succeed; tenacity, passion, persistence and integrity are all strongly desired character traits, • Excellent presentation skillsOpen to allToken is building an open future for everyone. We don’t just accept different points of view, lived experiences and new ways of thinking — we search them out. They help us make better products, better decisions, and a better place for everyone to work. So, come as you are. We acknowledge and embrace different backgrounds, identities and abilities. Respect is our default, and empathy is our baseline. No one succeeds until we all do.

We strive to live this through the people we hire, the experiences we create and the causes we support. You’ll be part of the Core Development Team, collaborating closely with external stakeholders across animation, project engineering, and production teams to advance character animation developme

We are looking for a multidisciplinary Creative Visual Designer to bring our brand to life across physical and digital touchpoints — from playful art toy characters, to eye‑catching product launches, to engaging app visuals. You will play a key role in shaping how customers experience our brand

Demonstrated skills in 3D geometry, texturing, human reconstruction, mesh rigging, and character animation. Experience in motion capture technology and advanced character rigging techniques.

Escape Velocity Entertainment is looking for a Lead Rigger to oversee the character rigging pipeline and lead the rigging team. The role involves close collaboration with Animation and Production to ensure high-quality character performance.

Experience in motion capture technology and advanced character rigging techniques. Demonstrated skills in 3D geometry, texturing, human reconstruction, mesh rigging, and character animation.

APPLE is seeking an experienced engineer to join the RealityKit framework team, focused on building character animation systems for Apple's cutting-edge spatial computing platform. Responsibilities include designing animation runtime systems that directly impact character responsiveness in mixed rea

Highly skilled in gameplay animation, with examples of character agility, combat, environmental interactions etc. Must haves: UE4/5, Blueprints, Maya, a reel showcasing realistic gameplay character animation, keyframe and mo-cap, locomotion, combat, environmental interaction.

Seeking an Education Mentor and Character Coach in Brent to deliver engaging sessions, mentor young people in schools, and foster personal growth.

Dreams Studio Elevation are re-establishing the boundaries of VR.We’re looking for an exceptionally talented Senior UI Artist to help us explore, create, and deliver world leading innovation in software and VR hardware.With our first title nearing release and a second in early planning stages, it�

Environment Artist (Mid-Level or Senior).Studio 397 and Motorsport Games are the video game developer and publishers of “Le Mans Ultimate” – the Official Video Game of the FIA World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans available now on Steam.We also run the popular rFactor 2 simulati

We want you to #JOINTHEREBELLION!.For 30 years we’ve been creating incredible video games at our multiple studios, but Rebellion is more than just games.We have our own film and mo-cap studio, we create board games, publish books, and through 2000AD, publish comics and graphic novels such as the a

Job Description- Senior Vehicle Artist.UK, Germany or the Netherlands).Motorsport Games is a racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series, including the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race and the associated FIA World Endurance Championsh

Are you a talented Graphic Designer ready for your next challenge in a fast-paced, innovative fintech environment? This is your chance to join a growing team at an exciting time of expansion and transformation.If you're passionate about turning complex ideas into engaging, impactful visuals, we’d

You’ll bring deep technical expertise, a passion for animation systems, and a proactive mindset to help deliver smooth, expressive character performances across our projects. Familiarity with character physics and IK systems.

We’ve teamed up with the fast-growing digestive health brand, Epetōme, who are now in the market to secure a Graphic Designer to join the creative team.This is a brilliant opportunity for a designer early in their career to join a high-growth DTC brand, learn fast, and contribute to best-in-class

Design and implement high-quality lighting across environments, characters, and cinematics.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, age, religion, gender identity, HIV status, marital status, past or recent military status, past incarceration, sexual orientat

We’ve teamed up with the fast-growing digestive health brand, Epetōme, who are now in the market to secure a Graphic Designer to join the creative team.This is a brilliant opportunity for a designer early in their career to join a high-growth DTC brand, learn fast, and contribute to best-in-class

Technical Artist (Unity / VFX / VR) – Remote UK – Contract.We're looking for an experienced.This is an opportunity to help deliver high-quality visuals while ensuring excellent performance across VR platforms.Create and implement high-quality visual effects for gameplay and UI.Improve and define

Freelance Graphic Artist / Concept Designer (2D / 3D – CGI Campaigns).Our client is a high-end VFX agency who are now looking for freelance Graphic Artists / Designers to support early-stage concepting across CGI-led campaigns for a leading creative studio.This is a concept-first role focused on i

ACME AI&FX is a creative hub for technologists, VFX artists, and data scientists, revolutionizing how future shows are created.Established by Hollywood's most disruptive entrepreneurs, the company operates at the crossroads of film craft and machine intelligence.Specializing in AI integration, VFX,

Remote (must be based in the UK).Up to £34p/h PAYE + holiday pay.Join a pioneering technology company that is shaping the future of interactive experiences.Our client is at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to creating immersive and captivating digital worlds that engage millions globally.As a

We are looking for experienced professional painters to join our growing team in and around the Peterborough/Stamford are.We have a fantastic reputation with a 30 year history in both domestic and commercial painting and decorating.Opportunities to be employed directly, or work as a subcontractor Ex

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Competitive Depending on Experience.Rayden Engineering is a leading Mechanical and Civil Engineering contractor specialising in the design, fabrication and installation of pipeline systems, Above Ground Installations (AGIs), and infrastructure projects within the oil, gas and utility sectors.Due to

Work on building projects around the world.As a full-time soldier, entry-level Painter in the British Army, youll:.Add finishing touches to buildings including headquarters, hospitals and military bases.Master trades including plaster boarding, painting and tiling.Become an expert in skills like gla

Experienced Painter & Decorator.National - based from Head office in Derby.Peveril Decorators Ltd is a well-established painting and decorating company based in Derby, providing professional services across the UK.As part of the Bowmer & Kirkland Group of Companies, we benefit from the strength, rep

Critical Playground LLC is looking for a creative individual to join the Corporate Image Department team, driving brand design output and supporting Art Directors.In this role, you'll work on various projects, from developing interactive designs to managing the art working process.The ideal candidat

SUPERNATURE in South London is seeking an experienced Day-to-Day Artist Manager to oversee the operational management of assigned artists.You will serve as the primary contact, ensuring all aspects of the artist’s career run smoothly.This role demands a proactive approach with high attention to de

A leading visual effects company in the UK is seeking a Facial Rigger to develop high-quality facial rigs for digital humans and creatures.The role involves close collaboration with modelling and animation teams to ensure expressive performances, while optimizing rig systems for efficiency.Candidate

Responsible for performing rigging activities in a hotel/venue environment while upholding safety and quality standards per all trade, Encore/property guidelines and SOP’s.Reports to Technical Manager, Rigging.Private Healthcare after 12 months of continuous service.Employee supported volunteering

Blue Zoo Animation Studio is seeking a Mid-Level 3D Rigger to join their team in London.This role involves designing and testing asset setups, developing modular rigging systems, and ensuring high-quality performance for animations.A successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of Autodesk May

Grafter is looking for an independent Filipino helper or handy builder for an interior residential project in Wandsworth.The ideal candidate will assist with painting preparation, interior painting, basic carpentry, and marble floor polishing.All tools will be provided on-site.Responsibilities inclu

Morson Human Resources Limited is seeking an experienced Painter & Blaster for a permanent role in the rail rolling stock industry at their Manchester facility.This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to exciting rail overhaul projects in a modern engineering environment.Your resp

Outpost VFX Limited, located in Bournemouth, is seeking an Environment Artist to create immersive environments using Houdini.This role entails working alongside talented artists to develop realism in film and episodic projects.The ideal candidate will have experience in both Maya and Houdini, along