3D Character Animator (f/m/d)

HandyGames™ is part of the THQ Nordic and Embracer Group family and operates as an international indie game and premium mobile game publisher and developer.

The focus lies on developing and publishing games for consoles such as Microsoft Xbox Series X, Sony PlayStation 5, but also Microsoft Xbox One, Sony PS4, and Nintendo Switch, as well as games for Steam, Epic Games Store, and many other PC gaming distribution channels and streaming platforms. HandyGames ™ produces titles for new innovative gaming platforms, such as Apple TV and VR (Virtual Reality) on Sony PlayStation VR2, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Samsung Gear VR, but also offers games of all genres for Android smartphones and tablets from Sony, Samsung, Google Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Huawei, Apple iPhones, iPads, and many other mobile and smart devices.

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

For our current in-house game project, which is set in a gothic-inspired science fiction world with a story and combat focus, we are looking for a talented 3D Character Animator (f/m/d). You will work closely with artists, game designers, and programmers to bring our game ideas to life.

Within the game project you will mainly work with the following programs:

• Blender or similar 3D software

• Unity

Join us and create next-gen content for PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and more!

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• You have experience with 3D software such as Maya, 3D Studio Max or Blender, and the game engine Unity

• You have excellent skills in 3D character and creature animation and can develop these further together with the team and adapt them to the needs of the game

• You have a good sense of timing and exciting, lively, and dynamic movements

• You have 3D knowledge in the areas of rigging and skinning and may have gained some experience in combat animation

• You are proficient in keyframe animation but are also capable of processing and adapting motion capture data effectively

• You have a very good command of written and spoken English

What is important for us in a person?

• You convince with self-motivation, a sense of responsibility, a clean way of working, and the desire to develop yourself further with us

Why do we enjoy working here?

• A short and quick decision-making process due to flat hierarchies

• The opportunity to work with a team of experienced professionals

• Modern workplaces with state-of-the-art technology

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• 40 hours per week

• Flexible working hours and 30 days of vacation

• Team restaurant

• In-house gym

• EV charging station

• Company apartment on request

• Parcel service