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UMA is a London based startup on a mission to create entertainment experiences that are intentional about what they teach players, especially kids. Today we are building a multiplayer sandbox simulation game where players craft, build, explore and tinker in a highly dynamic world made of small voxels. Think of Minecraft meets Scratch meets Studio Ghibli.

We’re looking for a talented technical animator on a freelance basis to support us in bringing some concepts to life.

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In this role, you will:

• Work closely with the creative director and engineering team to create seamless, organic, and expressive character and creature animations.
• Implement and refine animation systems in Unity, including IK setups and their integration with gameplay systems.
• Solve technical issues relating to performance, deformation and bugs
• Troubleshooting and resolving rigging and animation related issues across the pipeline
• Writing and maintaining custom scripts and tools to streamline animation workflows
• Optimizing animations and rigs for mobile platforms, ensuring performance without compromising quality.
• Collaborating with designers and engineers to ensure animation systems support gameplay needs (e.g. character customization, physics, or dynamic interactions).

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What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in game animation, with a mix of both artistic and technical work.
• Deep knowledge of Unity and proficient in C# scripting
• Strong understanding of rigging and Inverse Kinematics (IK) systems
• Experience working within an established code base
• A problem-solver who thrives in a small, fast-paced startup environment
• 3D modelling experience is a plus but not required
• Someone based in a time zone that is similar to GMT (+/- 3 hours)

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Big Plus

• Experience with procedural or rule-based animation systems and runtime-driven behaviors.

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How to Apply

If you’re interested in this position, fill  click the Apply button and fill out the application form. We’re looking for someone to start in early January!