Animator to Housemarque

Helsinki

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 into 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.

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 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 by this link: http://bit.ly/2JtDQVf

If you have any questions please ask @courierus