Lediga jobb som Animatör i Uppsala

MachineGames is looking for a new talented Senior Animator to join our team and help us create new exciting AAA titles!
In this position you will be working in a tight-knit department under the supervision of our Leads and Animation Director and collaborate on cross-functional teams on a daily basis.
To thrive in this role, we believe that you are a well versed all rounded animator that enjoys both working in a detail-oriented capacity but also with a great eye for overseeing the bigger picture.
Our studio is located in central Uppsala, Sweden which is a small and vibrant city 30 minutes north of Stockholm with a historical heritage reaching back to pre-medieval times.
Our studio has a legacy of being down to earth and free from big egos, our everyday work as well as our long-term goals are driven by our values:
- We value Team performance over individual performance
- We practice an open door policy
- We deliver what we promise
- We give constructive and actionable feedback
- We practice ownership and accountability
- We learn from our mistakes.

This is a permanent onsite position with an option for hybrid work starting as soon as possible. We will support your relocation and/or application for work permit if you have a non-EU passport and/or are not currently residing in Sweden.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the director and lead to help define and maintain the high level of quality for all animations available in current and future MG productions.
Identify, communicate, and resolve animation related issues quickly and efficiently.
Create high quality realistic/stylized and believable animations utilizing hand key animation and motion editing of motion captured animations according to the cinematics needs.
To do quick blockouts for cinematic tests.
Collaborate with other disciplines to create a cohesive vision and experience.
Troubleshoot and solve animation issues with all departments.
Implement animation assets into game engine and iterate as needed.



Qualifications
Shipped at least 1 AAA title and been part of a full production cycle.
Experience working with game engines and cinematic animation implementation.
Expert level knowledge of Motionbuilder and experience in editing motion capture data.
Expert knowledge of basic principles of animation: timing, dynamics & body mechanics.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Passion for video games and especially for first-person immersive games.
Receptive to direction, constructive feedback, and willingness to work through an iterative process.
Adapt to technical dependencies and engine limitations.
Experienced with proprietary editors or other engines like CryEngine, Unreal, or idTech.
Basic knowledge of Maya.
CV in English.

*Sample Work Required - Demo reel should include examples of previous animation work*
Preferred Skills
Experience animating creatures or quadruped characters.
Bachelor’s degree in Art, Animation or Game Development.
Strong familiarity with MachineGames´ titles.



We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do – from recruiting for our studios, publishing and operations to fostering safe and respectful workplaces that encourage collaboration. Our culture is based on principles of respect, inclusion, and fair treatment and we welcome anyone into our family without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.
Our diversity fuels our innovation and inspires us to create game worlds that bring us closer to the global community of players we serve. Visa mindre

DiiN Team är ett internationellt digitalt konstkollektiv som består av 3D-designers, konstnärer, matematiker, programmerare och animatörer. Vi strävar efter att förändra dagens syn på konst genom att skapa interaktiva konstverk genom vetenskap, teknik och design.
Som person är du en autentisk, prestigelös och kreativ person som gillar ett högt tempo och att ha många bollar i luften. Du fokusera intensivt på den uppgift du arbetar på, har stark intuition och gillar att utmana status quo. Du är stresstålig och gillar nya utmaningar.
Vi söker dig som är redo att vara med och utveckla spännande animationer! Som animatör på DiiN Team får du direkt ett stort ansvar i en ständigt förändrande och spännande start-up.
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Du är en autentisk, prestigelös och kreativ person som gillar ett högt tempo och att ha många bollar i luften. Du fokusera intensivt på den uppgift du arbetar på, har stark intuition och gillar att utmana status quo.
DiiN Team är ett internationellt digitalt konstkollektiv som består av 3D-designers, konstnärer, matematiker, programmerare och animatörer. Vi strävar efter att förändra dagens syn på konst genom att skapa interaktiva konstverk genom vetenskap, teknik och design.
Vi söker dig som är redo att vara med och utveckla spännande animationer! Som animatör på DiiN Team får du direkt ett stort ansvar i en ständigt förändrande och rörlig start-up. Du är stresstålig och gillar nya utmaningar.
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****We review applications continuously and we do not apply last application day. An offer may be given while this ad is still posted****

MachineGames is looking for a talented 3D Animator. In this role you will become part of a cross-functional team, building a game from the drawing board through launch. You’ll be working closely with artists, designers, and engineers. The role entails all aspects of 3D animation in relation to gameplay. This is a permanent position, with start as soon as we find the right candidate.

Our studio is located in central Uppsala, Sweden which is a small and vibrant city 30 minutes north of Stockholm with a historical heritage reaching back to pre-medieval times. It also has the oldest and one of the largest universities in northern Europe.

This is a permanent position starting as soon as possible. We will support your relocation and/or application for work permit if you have a non-EU passport and/or not currently residing in Sweden.


Key areas of responsibility

- Make the different game assets come to life, such as humans and creatures, using keyframe animation and motion editing in MotionBuilder
- Edit and polish motion capture data to the highest standard, enhancing the performance where needed
- Work with technical artists and other team members to solve resource-restricted tech challenges
- Coordinate use of in-house mocap system to record animation data
- Communicate needs and requirements to any out-of-team or external dependencies
- Evaluate externally created animation assets for quality and technical compliance
- Retargeting of animation assets

Experience and Skills

- You have 3+ years working experience in game development (Console, PC or Mobile)
- 3 + years of experience of keyframe character animation in MotionBuilder,
- Good understanding of the animation development pipeline
- Experience of rigging and skinning is a plus
- Scripting skills are also a plus (python, mel)
- Maya experience is a plus
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues
- You are also proactive, solutions oriented and positive
- As well as motivated and creative with strong commitment to quality
- Last but not least you have a sincere passion for games!


Portfolio/reel

Your application will not be considered unless you submit a portfolio of your work with your application. Preferably by providing a link to an online portfolio.

About MachineGames

MachineGames was established in 2009 by former founding members of Starbreeze Studios and was acquired by ZeniMax Media in 2010. Located in Uppsala, Sweden, MachineGames is a studio comprised of a seasoned group of developers recognized for their work creating story-driven games. Their first title, the critically-acclaimed action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein: The New Order, is a reimagining of the franchise widely credited for helping establish the first-person shooter genre. Launched in May 2014, the game has garnered numerous ‘Game of the Year’ and ‘Shooter of the Year’ awards and nominations from media outlets worldwide. Launched in May 2015, The Old Blood was well received by fans and critics for bringing more of the thrilling action-adventure shooter gameplay they loved in The New Order, and unveiling more of this reimagined world while paying homage to the franchise’s roots. MachineGames released Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus in October 2017 for PC, Xbox One, and PS4, winning a number of accolades for as well as The Adventures Chronicles DLC for Wolf II in early 2018

How to Apply

****We review applications continuously and we do not apply last application day. An offer may be given while this ad is still posted****

Therefore, do not hesitate to apply! Klick on the link to be redirected to our internal career page. We will not accept applications sent to us by email. Visa mindre