About the role
Application Requirement
- Candidates must be available to start in January 2027 or earlier.
Role Overview
Remedy Entertainment is seeking a Senior Gameplay Animator to create high-quality gaming experiences. You will be a key influencer in bringing a classic to modern audiences, focusing on dynamic in-game animations and pushing the technical requirements of gameplay animation.
Responsibilities
- Bring characters to life by creating and maintaining high-quality animations.
- Develop and animate characters and their weapons/props using motion capture and hand-key techniques.
- Collaborate with Programmers and Designers to enable fast prototyping workflows, ensure animation quality, and meet design guidelines.
- Design, capture, and integrate animations into the proprietary Northlight engine while adhering to technical constraints.
- Communicate effectively and proactively with the project team to ensure a smooth development process.
- Mentor other team members to support their growth and skill improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Experienced Animator with a background in game development.
- Solid skills in keyframe animation, including a strong sense of weight, timing, and posing.
- Strong understanding of Motion Builder and mocap data editing techniques for games.
- Ability to craft appealing animations with an excellent understanding of shape, composition, and layout.
- Experience using game engines and hands-on experience with state machine/blend tree solutions.
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback to maintain focus on high-quality game development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience and knowledge of any scripting or programming languages.
- Knowledge of motion matching.
Benefits and Perks
- Work on memorable gaming experiences in a studio that values input and creative freedom.
- Environment that balances individual contribution and teamwork with sensible workloads.
- Extensive set of employee benefits and an annual bonus system.
- Up to 5 weeks of paid vacation in Finland and Sweden, plus public holidays and special occasions.
- Relocation service for those outside of Finland or Sweden.
- Hybrid work model allowing for a balance of home and office work.
- Training through workshops and language classes.
- Social events, movie nights, and game nights.
- Flexible working hours.
- Financial benefits and pension plans.
- Sport, wellness, culture, and food benefits.
- Private healthcare, medical, and accident insurance.
Company Values
- Camaraderie: Trust and collaboration; creating a safe, respectful environment where everyone’s voice is heard; valuing life outside of work.
- Pioneering Spirit: Continuous learning and growth as individuals and as a team; exploring new opportunities and taking conscious risks.
- Smart Creativity: Passion for making games loved by millions; using time and resources efficiently by matching creativity with capabilities.