LEAD ANIMATOR

We are looking for a lead animator for our ambitious next-gen project Earth No More.

Duties and responsibilities:

As a lead animator you should have experience animating both human and non-humanoid characters. A solid grasp of the principles of body movements, forward and inverse kinematics and other facets of both 2D and 3D animation is essential. Your job includes planning games animations for characters and events with designers and the art director. You also carry out animation tasks with a small team of animators.

Requirements:

• 3+ years experience in game development animating characters using 3DS Max or Maya (or equivalent 3D program)
  
• Exceptional skill in animating the human figure as well as other organic forms
  
• Self-driven, good communicator and a great team-player
  
• A passion for games
  
• Experience in managing, scheduling, critiquing, and administering performance reviews for a team of artists
  

Assets:

• Outstanding 2D animation skills
• Skill in one or more of the related character creation tasks -illustration, modeling, texturing, or rigging
  
• Experience in FX and particle animation
  

We offer:

• High profile project co-produced and funded by Radar Group
  
• Competitive salary, bonus opportunity and great benefits
  
• Experienced and relaxed yet ambitious work atmosphere
  
• Relocation package
  

Additionally, we like to encourage everyone to give their input in the creative process and we offer all of our employees the resources they need to succeed and do their very best.

This is a full-time job, situated in Helsinki, Finland. Relocation is mandatory.

Please forward your application, CV and work samples to .

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