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Lead Gameplay Animator

Here at IO Interactive we currently have a brand-new project in the works, it is our own AAA IP that we are working on, and we couldn’t be more excited about it. With the project moving forward, we are now looking for a Lead Animator to come in and be the holder of the craft, support our team of talented animators reaching quality when bringing our game to life through animation. You will be a close collaborator with other leads and directors on the project to ensure a cohesive experience and a healthy team. This is a truly exciting opportunity to come on board and be an integral part of developing this new IP.

What you will do:

• Lead the animation team in the process of creating animations that fits the style and vision and has a great feel on the sticks.
• Support the animators in growing their skillset to reach an compelling animation style and drive the animation vision for the team.
• Work with the Animation Director/Producer to ensure that their creative vision will be produced within production timeline.
• Bring vision into imaginative motion through keyframe.
• Bring memorable and imaginative characters to life through animation.
• Review animation with your team and provide clear and precise instructions for any and all revisions
• Communicate, organize and relay all revisions/notes to your team.
• Support, guide and lead your team in a constructive and professional manner.
• Work closely with the Animation Director to generate a courageous and constructive culture.
• Work closely with the character art department when it comes to Character Modelling and Rigging.
  

Who you are:

• A naturally curious individual with a mindset that is not afraid to learn new things.
• Someone who can create benchmark animations for the team when necessary.
• Someone who can craft animations without solely relying on Motion Capture.
• Good understanding of game engines and the tech limitations
• Good general technical knowledge of animation processes and pipelines

We would love it if you had:

• Experience shipping AAA multiplayer videogames.
• A strong desire to be hands on with your work, and a clear love for the craft of animation.

Who we are:

A team, above all. If you join our studio, expect to be encouraged, listened to and have your efforts and insightful impact recognized and valued. We take pride in the friendly haven we built at IOI, and we expect you to take part in cultivating that. We are also highly international, with over 30 nationalities working in both our Copenhagen, Barcelona and Malmö studios. We also have a reputation for being a very friendly workplace with highly talented people. That is why the members we welcome in our team never fail to integrate, and are supported, valued and listened to at all steps. We are dedicated to quality and have fun while doing it. We welcome you to join us and do the same.

The position is open in both our Malmö, Barcelona and Copenhagen studios. For the right candidate, will take location preference into consideration. We welcome candidates from all over the world and we are looking forward to hearing from you! Please submit your application in English.