Animator, relocation to Finland

Games Factory Talents , Posted 6 years ago

Full time

Our client Housemarque is looking for an Animator for an unannounced AAA project!

As an Animator your responsibility is to animate and implement animations in to the game engine. We expect you to have a thirst for learning and becoming a better animator, as well as to be a proactive and social person, who can work under a direction and mentoring of experienced animators.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

REQUIRED

- At least 2 years of experience as an animator in a current generation console or a PC game project or at least one shipped title for any of the following platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Wii U, PC, Switch
- Some experience in working or hobbying in any of the major game engines: Unreal 4, Unity, CryEngine, etc.
- Solid skills in at least one major animation software, but experience in Maya is preferred

PLUS SKILLS

- Able to rig and skin on a game production level
- Art degree (BA, MA, etc.)
- 2D animation skills
- 3D modeling/sculpting skills
- Mocap experience
- Game hobby/student projects and game jam participations
- Knowledge of any other game development skills
- Ability to draw down animation ideas, rough storyboards and thumbnails

What are the conditions and bonuses?

Benefits

- Work-life balance: 37,5h work week, 5 weeks of paid holiday after one full year of employment, returning from holidays bonus
- Salaries based on skill set, experience and the industry average in Finland
- Recreational benefit, lunch benefit
- Extended health insurance with an option for therapy sessions
- Relocation support