Technical Animator – Sweden – Permanent – PC & Console Games

This vacancy may offer a work-from-home start until it’s safe to work in-house or relocate to the location.

Project: PC & Console Games

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OPM is working with an exciting and ambitious games development studio looking for a Technical Animator to join their team located in Malmo as they begin development on their newest projects.

The successful candidate will assist in delivering the top-quality animations on which they have established their reputation for quality as they aim to build up their previous successes.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong professional experience in the games industry
• Professional experience with Unreal Engine 4
• Professional experience with rigging, skinning, and python-scripting in Maya
• Good knowledge of streamlining processes and pipelines
• Good knowledge of human and creature anatomy
• Solid understanding of animation logic and trees
• Good knowledge of performance improvement methods
• Enjoy solving technical issues alongside artists, programmers, and designers
• Inclination to accept and give direction and able to work well under pressure
• Flexibility to handle frequent iterations
• Fluent in English language skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Incorporate animation assets into Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate with the animators to meet the technical, performance and art goals.
• Develop improvements to the animation and art pipeline.
• Research and share information on best practices and industry standards.
• Contribute to improving their internal scripts, tools, and procedures by acting as a bridge between tech and art teams.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Solid understanding of classic animation principles and fundamentals
• Good knowledge of cinematics
• Good knowledge and experience with video game animations

BENEFITS:

• 6 weeks vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Company-paid supplemental pension and sick leave insurance
• Relocation assistance

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214425!

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