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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. Work cross-disciplinarily to ensure character art aligns with creative, narrative, and gameplay goals. Support and mentor character artists ac

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 are looking for a Senior Programmer, specialising in animation, to drive the vision for character technology development at nDreams. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with autonomous, self-driven engineering initiative. You will develop cutting-edge character animation solutions while ensuring characters achieve the highest quality and perform optimally on target hardware. 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 development in line with the company’s creative and technical goals. You will help refine processes, foster innovation, and play a key role in delivering cutting-edge character animation technology. The rundown: • Permanent role, • Full time (37.5 hours per week), • Fully remote within UK, • Salary is competitive and dependent on experience Key responsibilities: • Design and develop core animation systems for VR gameplay, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of animation with gameplay and narrative, • Influence innovation in procedural animation, IK systems, and runtime rigging, • Participate in setting technical direction and long-term strategy for animation technology, • Ensure high code quality, good maintainability, and clear, robust documentation., • Mentor and support junior and mid-level programmers, fostering growth and excellence, • Partner with project leadership, QA and production to ensure animation features meet quality and delivery goals, • Evaluate and introduce new tools, techniques, and middleware to enhance workflows The skills you’ll need: • Thorough understanding of Unreal Engine’s animation blueprints and control rig, including customization of the editor, custom node creation and Metahuman pipeline., • Advanced knowledge of C++ including high-performance programming., • Familiarity with modern Unreal Engine animation concepts like motion matching, performance capture, and Metahuman animation., • Understanding of animation principles and real-time implementation., • Proven track record in VR development and performance optimization., • Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. The nice to haves: • Experience with Metahuman character optimization, Mutable, and DNA pipelines., • Experience with Shotgrid based content pipelines, including Shotgrid API 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 interviewing@ndreams.com 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.

Company Description Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality. At Hawkwell House, our team reflects Mercures spirit of heartfelt service and local discovery, offering a supportive workplace and a guest experience rooted in Oxfords unique character. Take the opportunity to become a Heartist, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster. Job Description First impressions are everything! As a Reception Agent, you will take care of the guests from the moment they arrive through to their departure by ensuring they have a memorable experience with us. What you will be doing: • Greet, check in, check out, respond to requests, and settle accounts while providing exceptional service, • Willing to work morning or afternoon shifts according to the needs of the business, • Enroll our guests in Accor Loyalty Membership, • Proudly promote the hotel facilities, looking for opportunities to enhance a guests stay...

Our open-plan office promotes teamwork and innovation, with regular interaction with senior management and other departments, alongside access to free hot drinks, a handy tuck shop onsite and a range of local pubs, cafes and dining options nearby helping make every workday enjoyable!. Whichever team

Festybay is seeking a Senior Character Artist to produce high-quality character models for their upcoming AAA tactical shooter based in Oxford, England. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing realistic characters and a technical understanding of character pipelines.

We are searching for an experienced Character Art Director to join our growing Art department, to manage and inspire a team responsible for creating memorable character models for our games. You will apply your visual standards and actively be involved in the day‑to‑day Character Art production.

Expert understanding of character budgets and optimisation for AAA‑quality characters. Become familiar with the character list and understand their actions and psychological aspects to create credible characters. Create additional character assets such as hair, accessories, armour, weapons, etc.

Candidates should have a strong portfolio showcasing realistic characters and expertise in character optimization. Rebellion co in Oxford is looking for an experienced Senior Character Artist to join their Art department to work on an upcoming 3rd-person tactical shooter. The role involves producing

An exceptional portfolio showcasing realistic characters. A deep understanding of character budgets (poly counts, draw calls, and texture memory) for AAA projects. Create additional character assets including complex hair systems, tactical accessories, modular armor sets, and weaponry.

A renowned video game studio in Oxford is searching for an experienced Character Art Director. This role involves managing a team to create memorable character models and defining the artistic vision across various unannounced projects.

We are partnered with a family-run construction company based in Oxfordshire, specialising in the restoration of heritage buildings and the development of high end new builds. The team takes great pride in maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship and delivering projects that preserve the unique character of historical properties while also meeting the modern-day needs of our clients. The Role: They are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Working Foreman to join their dynamic team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations on site, ensuring the smooth running of projects, and maintaining the high-quality standards that the company is known for. You will be working closely with site teams, subcontractors, and Directors. This opportuntity with also offer you a brilliant opportuntiy to progress with the company alowwing you a claer path on your career. Key Responsibilities: • Manage and supervise site teams, ensuring work is carried out efficiently and to specification., • Oversee the day-to-day running of the site, including coordinating trades, materials, and resources., • Maintain high safety and quality standards on site, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations., • Liaise with clients, project managers, and subcontractors to ensure clear communication and that project goals are met., • Assist in the delivery of both heritage restoration and new build projects, with a keen eye for detail and craftsmanship., • Monitor project timelines and assist in meeting deadlines., • Help resolve on-site issues, ensuring minimal disruption to workflow. Ideal Candidate: • Proven experience as a Working Foreman or in a similar supervisory role within the construction industry., • Strong background in heritage restoration or experience working on historical buildings., • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team., • A hands-on approach to work and the ability to problem-solve on-site., • A strong understanding of construction processes, safety protocols, and quality assurance., • Ability to read and interpret construction plans and technical drawings., • Preferably from a Carpentry background, • SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS Card and First Aid Certificate (preferred)., • A valid UK driving licence. Why Join Us? • Join a family-run business where you’ll be valued as part of the team., • Be part of exciting and prestigious projects within heritage restoration and modern new builds., • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Opportunity for career growth and development in a supportive and friendly working environment. If you are a skilled and committed Working Foreman with a passion for heritage and quality construction, we would love to hear from you

About this Role: An opportunity has arisen for a Lead Building Services Manager to join the project team working with this national main contractor on a number of schemes in Oxfordshire The role is to manage the MEP delivery for the region - This will include input to preconstruction, managing the MEP consultants through second stage design delivery, review and develop full scope of works, input to procurement of MEP sub-contractors, programming of works, management of site based installation including logistics, safety, quality and commissioning stages to handover. You will be responsible for all MEP services installation for various schemes, from preconstruction stages including input to tenders, attending client tender interviews and second stage design development, including review of design specifications, value engineering and clash detection, selection of sub-contractors, input to procurement, programming of works, technical support during the installation on site, QA, issue resolution, commissioning, handover and defects period.About the Company/Client/Project: The main contractor is a leading tier 2 main contractor, with experience and a proven track record in the delivery of new build and refurbishment schemes in the healthcare sector, plus education - schools and universities, local authority, leisure, student accommodation, defence, retirement and commercial sectors. Requirements including certificates and qualifications: Ideally from a Project Engineer / Project Manager / Contracts Manager background with an M&E sub-contractor, and with experience in the role as BSM for a Main Contractor, you will possess excellent technical knowledge, commercial and contractual awareness, communication and negotiation skills, strong planning and problem solving ability, initiative and a positive approach. In terms of character, you will be a driven, positive team player, ambitious and determined, resourceful and able to perform well under pressure. High standards, attention to detail and the drive will be very well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects.For more information on this contract please contact Harry Millis on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)

International Export Sales Manager Automotive Aftermarket & Export Aftermarket Sales Location: Central UK (Oxfordshire / Northants / Bucks) £££ Tailored Salary + Excellent Benefits + Career Stability Are you ready to influence UK & International Sales for one of the industry's most respected Aftermarket specialists? If you have a track record as a Sales Manager / Business Development Manager / Sales Development professional with the capability to drive sales through distribution networks to win UK / Export business via strategic Aftermarket accounts, then this opportunity is "too good to miss". Is your track record in developing: • National wholesale distribution networks / aftermarket parts specialists? Export & international wholesale accounts? Aftermarket marque specialists / strategic trade customers? Even better if you have knowledge of: • 4x4 & Off-Road Performance Parts & Accessories Classic Car Parts Marque / Brand Specialist Environments General / Automotive Aftermarket Parts Distribution Character & mindset is key: Whilst industry experience is important to us, attitude, ambition, and commercial curiosity are equally valued. We are looking for a person that enjoys spotting opportunities, building relationships and going the extra mile to deliver results. Flexibility to travel internationally offers the chance to get up close to customers and build trust. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly successful and highly respected aftermarket business, in a role that majors on further expanding and growing both home and international markets via distributors and trade specialists. For the right person, this opportunity offers: • Career stability & Long-term progression prospects Inclusive and vibrant company culture Inclusion to attend major industry trade shows and events * The chance to combine your automotive passion with commercial success If you're a genuine petrolhead, that's a real bonus in this role. ££££ Guide & what to do now: The salary / package will be tailored to attract the right individual, so when applying please include: Your CV - Current earnings - Salary expectations - Your location My name is Glen, and I'm HIRING NOW. Interested? Reach out to me TODAY JOB REF: 4360GS

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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�

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’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

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

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

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

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,

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

We're working with a tech company on an exciting new AI-powered ESports project and are currently seeking.Sports commentator (traditional British accent — native speakers only).Approximately 30 minutes of audio across a range of emotional intensities.Interested candidates should first.The client w

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

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

Fabric Technician / Painter & Decorator.We're currently recruiting for a reliable Fabric Technician / Painter & Decorator for a static site in Oxford (OX3).This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who takes pride in their work and can support general fabric maintenance alongside painting and decor

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

Self Employed SMART Repair Vehicle Painter required at a busy Car dealership inGlasgow.Motorclean provide services to Car dealerships, Auctioneers and Rental companies across the UK.The purpose of this role is to repair vehicles to the highest quality to ensure they are ready for resale by our Custo

Level Infinite is Tencent’s global gaming brand.It is a global game publisher offering a comprehensive network of services for games, development teams, and studios around the world.We are dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherev