Animator at Housemarque
We are looking for a talented animator who wants to grow with us. We are currently working on two exciting projects: an unannounced AAA game with a new IP, and Stormdivers.
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. The tasks for the animators at Housemarque allow expressing oneself with a wide spectrum, all the way from animating humans to weird alien lifeforms and everything in-between, from gameplay animation to cutscenes.
SALARY 3.000 – 5.000 euro.
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
About the company
Housemarque is the oldest game company in Finland and has a track record of 20+ years of developing top-notch console and PC games with a focus on tight gameplay, impeccable audiovisual execution, and technical excellence.
We are the perfect workplace for talented people with interest in self-development, open communication and passion for games. Our brilliant, diverse and empathetic group of people create a warm and welcoming atmosphere to our office in Helsinki, and we focus on our employee’s well-being and healthy work-life balance.
Our company's purpose is to:
1) Be a great workplace, where people can develop professionally and personally;
2) Develop games that bring joy and happiness to our gamers and fans.
Please apply using the link and if you have any questions feel free to contact @olegpaliy