Senior Gameplay Animator

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Posted 19 October 2022
Salary Negotiable
LocationCopenhagen
Job type Permanent
DisciplineAnimation
Reference18178
Contact NameJordan Langley

Job description

IO Interactive currently have a brand-new AAA project in the works and are now looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator to contribute high quality and creative animations for this ambitious new title. 

You will be an integral factor in delivering on the visions that have been set out by the project leads and directors, specifically within animation. This is your chance to get on board and play a key role in developing this new IP.

The role can be worked from either the Malmö, Barcelona, or Copenhagen studios.

Your responsibilities…
  • Work alongside the animation team and create animations that fits the style and vision laid out by the directors
  • Create an experience which is fluid and has a great feel on the sticks
  • Bring vision into imaginative motion through keyframe
  • Bring memorable and imaginative characters to life through animation
  • Be a senior voice on the project, who will not only create fantastic and fluid animations, but also instruct junior and intermediate teammates, and support them throughout production
  • Work closely with the Lead Animator to support a courageous and constructive culture
  • Work closely with the character art department when it comes to Character Modelling and Rigging

The skills and experience you will bring to the role…
  • Experience working on AAA projects
  • Team player, who sees the value in and contributes to a supportive and constructive culture
  • Able to create benchmark animations
  • Skilled at crafting animations without solely relying on Motion Capture
  • Good understanding of game engines and the tech limitations
  • Good general technical knowledge of animation processes and pipelines

Bonus points if you have a background working within multiplayer games.