Animator/Animatör

Do you know how to rock keyframes and in-betweens, visual effects and after effects? If you are a person who is constantly striving to get better and want to animate world-class casino slot games, then you are probably the one that we´re looking for. We are growing the ELK family with a Senior 2D Animator! ELK Studios is a fast-growing Swedish casino game provider with top hits on the regulated casino markets. The company is expanding and we are hiring 2D Animators, to create the best online casino slot games there is! This is a great opportunity for the right person to be a part of a company filled with open-minded, engaged, and creative co-workers. Who you are! We believe you are a passionate animator with the urge and ideas to really make our games stand out and perform. Your goal is to make visual effects and 2D animation that can make symbols, objects, flows, characters, etc come alive! To thrive with us, you need to be a team player with a good ability to work together. You are driven and strive to constantly develop your skills. Furthermore, you are Creative, Innovative, and Solution-Oriented. We work in small multidisciplinary teams with short development cycles and great joint commitment to the end product. It is therefore important that you have the capability to deliver on deadlines. We believe that you have: 2+ years of experience in Animations in a similar role. Strong knowledge in After Effects. Designing and Creation of high-quality 2D animations. (using keyframes and in-betweens, NOT motion graphics). Designing resource-lean animations, still of high quality and performance for mobile devices. Knowledge in animation processes from idea, storyboarding to final polishing. Good knowledge of English (speaking, reading, writing). We find it meritorious if you have: Knowledge in Photoshop Knowledge in Spine Experience from the casino-based industry or gaming industry. About the position The 2D Animator role involves designing and creating the dynamics of the games for the best user experience, with game flows and animation effects to support the gameplay. Games run in web browsers on Mobile devices and Desktops. We use After Effects and in-house animation tools to streamline the animation flow. You will be responsible for: Design and create dynamics for our games to improve the user experience. Create 2D animations. Add dynamic elements and visual effects to static graphic assets. Collaborate with graphic artists, programmers, and sound engineers to integrate and create casino games. We offer To be part of a creative and high-quality focused Game Studio. You´ll find that there will always be new ways of pushing your limits, technically as well as animation-wise, at ELK you will constantly improve your skills. You will get an open-minded, dedicated, and creative team-working atmosphere in our brand new office in Stockholm City. We offer salaries and benefits in line with market conditions. The ideal candidate should comply with all or most of the above and demonstrate excellent results in an Animation test to be conducted. If this sounds like you, please apply to [email protected] with the subject “2D Animator”. Please include your CV and a cover letter describing why you are the perfect candidate. Along with your application attach a link to your showreel and let us know which one of our games (from our website) that you like the most and why! We work with ongoing selection, so do not hesitate to submit your application! About ELK Studios With a passion for games Since 2013, ELK Studios has passionately pushed boundaries in the online casino industry. From groundbreaking mathematics to astonishing artwork, ELK takes pride in developing entertaining mobile-first content that maximizes the experience for players around the world.

Creating experiences is magical… but everyone should be able to do it! We are trying to realize this dream by creating games, communities, and building empowering technologies. If you are passionate about our mission, bring your expertise, enthusiasm and ridiculous ideas. Everyone at Embark contributes as game makers and culture creators. Your willingness to fail and learn with us, and enjoy it, is essential to our success. Overview As an Animator at Embark your job is to breathe life into the characters, creatures and objects to create a living and dynamic game experience. You use your magnificent skills to make the world come alive and play a critical role enhancing the emotional experience and the gameplay elements of the game. Examples of responsibilities - Create high quality animations for a wide range of characters, creatures and props - Evaluating different softwares, techniques, engines and pipelines - Be responsible for not just the animations but the whole chain needed to experience it in the game - Work closely with character artists, technical artists, animators and designers to build a fun and amazing looking game - Participate in playtests and provide feedback on the game We would love if you have - 3 years of relevant professional animation experience - A strong passion for animation, games and relevant technologies - Excellent visual skillset and deep artistic understanding and knowledge - Ability to follow directions and deliver to quality from a visual, game play and technical perspective - Great understanding and ability to work according Game and Animation direction as well as technical constraints - Great communication and collaboration skills - Modern game engine knowledge, stateflow, visual scripting etc. - Scripting language knowledge such as python and C# At Embark we offer competitive salaries, passionate colleagues to share knowledge with and much more, but most of all we invite you to take part of a journey into the unknown, to build creative, surprising and beautiful experiences together. We welcome game makers of all sex, class, colour, age, gender identity, education, religion, opinion, culture, nation of origin, language, sexual orientation, shape, size, and ability. Did we leave anyone out? Well, we welcome you, too! We think that the gaming industry is made better when everyone has a seat at the table. Be yourself at Embark and make games while doing so. Please apply with confidence. We can’t wait to hear from you (in English)! If this role doesn't quite match what you're looking for, feel free to apply to us via our " Open Application. (https://www.embark-studios.com/jobs/278181-game-maker-open-application)"

Company Description Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown. Job Description Are you excited about making a mark on a whole new game IP? Do you have the competency to lead and build a team of talented gameplay animators and guide them in creating and implementing fantastic animations of all kinds? If you answered yes, then you don’t want to miss this chance! We are looking for a solutions-oriented Lead Animator to join us to play a significant role in shaping the team and animation style for our new game IP. Leveraging Ubisoft Scalar, the game will have access to virtually unlimited amounts of computing power, creating gameplay never seen before. What you will be doing: Define style together with our Realization Director and lead our development and implementation of gameplay animations. Build an animation team based on project needs and budget. Define, manage and follow-up on animation goals through the life of the project. Nurture positive culture based on constructive feedback, mentoring and coaching. Collaborate with Production to prioritize, coordinate and ensure timely delivery of tasks. Create and maintain an engaging animation culture within the team. Build and maintain animation pipelines and other internal workflows. Collaborate with other Leads, Directors and cross-functional teams. Qualifications We are striving toward increased diversity and want you to grow with us on this journey. So please don’t shy away even if you don’t tick all the boxes below. We are offering you larger questions to answer and new areas to investigate. Here you will be presented with an environment where you feel you can be heard and enthusiastic about your job and the industry at large. We would love if you: Are a solutions-oriented individual with experience setting up animation teams from the ground up. Understand what animation needs that might be required throughout the full game development cycle. Loves gameplay animation and can facilitate meetings and discussions on the topic with any game dev craft. Have long experience with DCC tools, motion capture and implementation of animation into game engines. Know how to guide animators, ensuring quality and that style is aligning with overall direction. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a leading organization in developing fantastical game worlds. You will be part of a passionate and collaborative team and receive market-based compensation while having the opportunity to grow and develop your skills and career. If you are ready to take this on, send us your CV and tell us how you are a perfect fit for the role. Additional Information Apply to make it yours Making good games takes effort, making great games takes a different type of thinking and is the key to unlocking our collective potential. We also want to ensure our developers reflect our players, so even if you don’t tick all the boxes above but you have a willingness to learn, we're eager to hear how you can contribute. We’re located at Fenix Stockholm, a re-imagined modern office block in the inner city district of Hagastaden.

Who are we? Have you ever wanted to build something that helps others create and explore? Have you ever wanted to be a part of a team that genuinely wants to help players share their creative ideas, dreams and visions with millions of other players at the same time? Right now, we’re searching for a 3D Animator to join the team doing exactly that! We’re building what we truly believe is the future of creative gaming, giving the players a plethora of design tools to create games, experiences and more. Once creators are happy with what they’re building, they can share it with others, securely, knowing full well their creation is safe and more importantly - theirs. With ground-breaking technologies available to you as a part of Ringtail, this team is unique. We are extremely excited by what we are building and if what you’ve read so far has you feeling that way too, then we want to hear from you! About the role As a 3D Animator, you will play a crucial role in bringing our world to life. You will work closely with the Art Director and 3D Artists and will be responsible for creating character and environment animations. Your animations will be an integral part of excellent visual storytelling on various platforms and will give life to a world that can compete with the finest in the industry. Your day-to-day as a 3D Animator - Designing and producing high-quality character, creature, and environmental animations using industry-standard software such as Blender - Working closely with the Lead Animator to learn the vision for the project and ensure consistency in animation style and quality - Collaborating with 3D Artists and Technical Artists to make their assets are properly rigged for animation - Receiving feedback from other team members, and refining animations to meet quality standards and project deadlines - Identifying and resolving any issues related to animation integration, timing, or visual fidelity Requirements - A portfolio showcasing high-quality and stylized animations - Proficiency in Blender - Experience with full-cycle animation work - Excellent skills and knowledge of rigging in Blender (Rigify, Auto Rig Pro) - A good understanding of the animation pipeline for mobile games - A full understanding of the 12 principles of animation - Experience using the Unity Animation Controller - Experience making loop animations for both humanoid characters and props Good to have - 4+ Years of working on mobile games throughout various projects - Experience in 3D modelling and texturing - Willingness to learn new skills and adopt to new software quickly - Experience working in a start-up game development studio working on mobile games Personal traits - Ability to take ownership of responsibilities - Good interpersonal and team-work skills - Open to feedback - Collaborative and consensus-driven approach About Ringtail Interactive At Ringtail Interactive, we are consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible for a small but fast-growing development team. We currently have three different departments working on a variety of projects; from a high-quality game platform for creators of all kinds, to a top-secret, cutting edge game development tool that we believe will change the industry forever, and more. The company is made up of a diverse group of experienced professionals from all around the world united by a passion for games. As we continue to build the core of the team, we will be taking big next steps on defining the future development of our projects, and all of our employees will get the opportunity to have an impact on the products we show to the world.

Hacksaw Studios is a company that builds online games. Our games can be played both in social gaming and real money modes. We have wide distribution and our games are played by millions of people every month by players all over the world. We are currently looking to expand our design team with an additional 2d animator and special effects specialist. You will be part of our game development team and work in a tight knit team involving both artists, developers and project managers. Your task will be to create animations and special effects for our games. We offer a nice office in central Stockholm, an opportunity to work with other experienced game designers as well as a co-ownership program for suitable candidates. Your tasks will include: - Create animations and visual effects, ensuring that the finish on our games is the best in the industry - Create reference material that front-end developers can use as a goal when implementing your designs - Learn about the online gaming industry and stay up to date on current trends and what is popular with players - Participate in game progress reviews and give feedback about the implementation process - Co-operate with colleagues with similar roles, both in-house and with our partners Required skills and experience: - A portfolio of relevant material - Good knowledge of Spine or similar 2d animation tool - Experience with the Adobe suite - Experience with After Effects or similar tool - It is a bonus if you have experience working in a team with both developers and artists and have an understanding of the art workflow for games, but this can also be learned on the job. To apply for this role, please submit your CV and your portfolio at https://hacksawstudios.bamboohr.com/jobs

Who are Technical Animators at Liquid Swords? Technical Animators at Liquid Swords align with our mission to establish and pioneer AAA quality bars in modern animation and animation tech for games. How Technical Animators fit into the picture Being a Technical Animator at Liquid Swords means being the local resident and expert in tech animation. If you're a problem solver and creative thinker then building tools, rigging in game assets such as characters props and environment elements and being able to choose tech as you see fit without any existing legacy, will be your stomping grounds of expertise. You will collaborate with colleagues in animation, programming, and design to optimize workflows, state machine design, Unreal Engine blueprint implementation all the while appreciating the focus on gameplay animations, mechanics and immersive narrative. Is this you? A Technical Animator with some years of experience from the games industry where you have been part of many phases of one or different projects You have experience setting up pipelines and implementing them, now you also want to be the one defining and evangelising them to the rest of the studio You have the ability to provide strong character rigging / skinning A big added plus is if you have experience writing scripts and tools using C++ or Python Another plus is experience or knowledge from cloth, physics and ragdoll and/or performance impact and memory cost Founded in 2020, Liquid Swords was established to be purposefully raw and dismantle the silos of game development so that we empower our people to achieve amazing results. We are cultivating a culture and offering an environment that truly nurtures creativity. Liquid Swords share a common understanding - original ideas inspire great games, and great games are built by remarkable teams.