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Senior Animator
Avalanche Studios Group
Job Summary
At Avalanche Studios Group we are now crafting our next cutting-edge AAA game and we are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Animator to join us in our Stockholm Studio!
As a Senior Animator you will be working with a talented team of programmers, designers and animators to fully realize content for our in-game features. The ideal candidate will have experience breathing life into characters and creatures. This position requires you to take on a considerable amount of ownership and responsibility. You are expected to bring your passion, highly developed animation skills and creative problem solving to contribute to our project on many levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce vibrant and exciting new (keyframe) animations for our project
- Collaborate in a cross-disciplinary environment in the creation of in-game content
- Work with the Animation Director and Leads to ensure that animation content meets the expectations of quality, consistency and style
- Review animations with your team, and provide artistic and technical feedback and guidance
- Work with internal developers in ideating and troubleshooting animations
- Set up/work with animation state machines and blend trees
- Work with additive, partial and layered animation systems
Required Qualifications / Skills
- A highly skilled Animator who is passionate about animation and video games
- Strong skills and deep understanding of animation fundamentals in different styles (stylized, hyper-realistic, cartoony, etc.)
- Accomplished observational skills (a keen eye) coupled with a strong understanding of weight distribution and pacing/timing
- 5+ years of experience working as an Animator in the games industry (preferably with keyframe animation)
- Demonstrated ability to produce keyframed and mocap animation for both humans and creatures
- Accomplished knowledge of current animation techniques and 3rd party animation software (Maya and Motion Builder)
- Good communication skills and experience working in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Cinematic knowledge and experience working on cut scenes is a plus
Location
Our Stockholm office is situated in Södermalm, the beating heart of the city’s game industry. It’s a physical representation of our games – the lush vegetation of Just Cause and theHunter: Call of the Wild meets corroded metal straight out of Mad Max. It has everything you need to make it your creative base camp.
Our Values
At Avalanche Studios Group, we create worlds beyond limits. But that’s not exclusive to our games, so we’re committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All Avalanchers have a shared responsibility to create an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully. Being part of our world is not contingent on your heritage, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.
Application Process
To apply for this position, please register below and provide your CV in English. We review applications continuously. All further studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.
Note: Research shows under-represented groups in the industry (especially women) might not apply to a job if they don’t check off every requirement. At Avalanche, we’re more about your drive to learn and interest in tackling challenges than what’s on your resume! So don’t stress if you don’t tick every box—shoot us your application anyway! Diverse opinions and different experiences are what make our teams so great, not itemized lists of qualifications.
