We are looking for a highly talented and experienced Lead Animator to join the game development team where you will be leading creation of the in-game animations with the highest quality standards using keyframe as well as mocap techniques.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Animation team
• Together with the Art Lead defining specs for the new roles in the team
• Taking responsibility for the full employment cycle of the direct reports – hiring, performance & development and termination
• Mentoring junior members of the team
• Setting standards for the animation work, building animation systems
• Taking part in the production meetings representing the team and reporting on the plans, achievements and difficulties
• Working in close collaboration throughout different departments to assure propriety implementation of animations within game engine
• Creating key frame animation as well as working with motion capture data for in-game assets while following the given style guide
• Ensuring timely completion of animation commitments at the desired quality bar
• Partnering with designers, programmers and other departments involved

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in game development animation (PC and/or console), at least 2 of those in a managerial role
• Excellent understanding of Unreal Engine animation systems and Blueprints
• 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
• Great communication and organizational skills in working with others throughout the entire game development process
• Expertise with Maya and Houdini
• Expertise with creating, optimizing, and owning gameplay animation graphs
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation as needed

The ideal candidate will also have

• Interest in animating both organic and mechanical systems
• 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 23 countries!
• We speak the same language – Yes, it’s English! Among other languages we have Finnish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Turkish, 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 a link to your portfolio and your CV/LinkedIn! We would love to know more about you.