Cinematic Animator

The position
Avalanche Studios is currently hiring a Senior Level Cinematic Animator, to join our top-tier development team, working on our next big thing, at our Stockholm office. Avalanche Studios is a Creative Division within Avalanche Studios Group, dedicated to ambitious, externally published, AAA open world games like Just Cause and Rage 2.


As a Senior Cinematic Animator you will be working with a talented cinematic team, to fully realize best-in-class cinematic content. This position requires you to take on a considerable amount of ownership and responsibility. You are expected to bring your passion, highly developed animation skills and creative problem solving to contribute to our project on many levels.


The ideal candidate has extensive experience with cinematic animation and motion capture (full-performance motion capture experience is a bonus). As a Cinematic Animator, you will contribute on many levels, both to the game and the company as a whole, working together with all other members of the team to make content that you and we will be proud of.

Required qualifications
Min. 4 years of experience working as a Cinematic Animator in the games industry, having shipped at least one AAA title
In-depth knowledge of Maya and MotionBuilder
Skills in animating both human and creature characters - both body and facial animation
Strong acting abilities
High proficiency in technical problem solving
Strong driving force to produce animations of the highest quality and maintain our high quality standards
Strong experience with Motion-Capture data, both in polish and enhancement
Accomplished observational skills coupled with a strong understanding of weight distribution and pacing/timing
Good communication skills and experience from working in a team environment
Ability to effectively mentor/provide guidance to less experienced animators in the team, and work closely with director



Desired qualifications
Experience working with motion capture actors on set
Experience in preparing materials (shot briefs, preparing assets and creating previz material, etc.) for motion capture shoots for cinematics through a full-performance capture pipeline
A strong understanding of storytelling through a camera







We will only consider applications that consist of both a cover letter and a CV. In your cover letter you should include why you want to work at Avalanche Studios Group. For this role you need to be able to work full-time in our Stockholm office. To apply for this position please register below. Apply as soon as possible as we review applications continuously. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only.


Our Values
At Avalanche Studios, we believe in worlds without limits, and we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Being part of our world is not contingent on where you’re from, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion, courage and craftsmanship.