We are looking for a highly talented and experienced Senior Animator to join the game development team where this person will be helping to create in-game animations with the highest quality standards using keyframe as well as mocap techniques.

Responsibilities

• Working in close collaboration throughout different departments to assure implementation of animations within game engine
• Creating keyframe animation as well as working with motion capture data for in-game assets while following the given style guide
• Character skinning in Maya
• Creating Unreal Engine animation blueprints and components
• Ensuring timely completion of animation commitments at the desired quality bar
• Partnering with designers, programmers and other departments involved

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in game development (PC and/or console)
• Excellent knowledge of Maya
• Good knowledge of Unreal Engine animation blueprinting
• Ability to create fluid, smooth, realistic animations
• Good understanding and experience in gameplay animation
• Good knowledge of human and animal anatomy and movement, body language and the mechanics of expression of emotion

The ideal candidate will also have

• Interest in animating both organic and mechanical systems
• Interest in procedural animation
• Skills in writing Maya python scripts

Why should you join Redhill Games?

• We have a great team of passionate game developers so you will not be alone!
• We value character – we are all different but have a common purpose. We respect each other’s talent and contribution.
• We are very international – in the team we already have representatives of 20 countries!
• We speak the same language – Yes, it’s English! Among other languages we have Finnish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese and Greek.
• We love, play and develop games – you will always have someone to play with!
• Our office is conveniently located downtown Helsinki, with tons of options for transportation, shops and restaurants all within reach.
• If Finland is not your base, we will help you relocate and you will get to love the country of Moomins, Santa and coffee!
• Last but not least – we offer competitive compensation and good benefits!

You feeling it?

Just press the little red button below to send us e-mail (jobs@redhillgames.com). Tell us a bit about yourself and don’t forget to include your CV/LinkedIn! We would love to know more about you.