Avalanche Studios Group and its division Avalanche Studios are crafting our next cutting-edge AAA open-world game, and we are now looking for a highly skilled and motivated Gameplay Animator to join one of our exciting AAA projects at either of our studios in Malmö or Stockholm.
The Position
Avalanche Studios Group is currently looking for a highly skilled and motivated Gameplay Animator to join one of our exciting AAA projects. As a game play animator you will be working with a talented team of programmers, designers and animators, to fully realize content for our in-game character features.The ideal candidate will have experience breathing life into characters. 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.
Must be a highly skilled Animator who is passionate about animation and video gamesStrong skills and deep understanding of animation fundamentals in different styles (stylized, hyper-realistic, cartoony, etc.) Ability to collaborate with the Animation Director to ensure that animation content meets the expectations of quality, consistency and styleHave accomplished observational skills (a keen eye) coupled with a strong understanding of weight distribution and pacing/timing5+ years of experience working as an Animator in the games industryBe able to demonstrate and excel in production of key-framed character animation for both humans and creaturesAccomplished knowledge of current animation techniques and 3rd party animation Software (Maya and Motion Builder)Experience working with and creatively manipulating motion capture.Good communication skills and experience working in a team environmentA desire to push animation in video-games to new levels of believabilityAt least one shipped AAA titleBonus QualificationsExperience working with additive, partial and layered animation systemsA good knowledge of setting up/working with animation state machines and blend treesHaving cinematic knowledge and experience working on cut scenesBasic understanding of rigging and scriptingA keen gamer who keeps up to date with industry related developments
