Character Animation Specialist

2 days ago


Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Starbreeze Full time

**Job Overview**

We are seeking an experienced Character Animation Specialist to join our Project Baxter team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing high-quality keyframe and motion capture gameplay animations with a focus on characters, both human and creature.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in tying together gameplay, narrative, and character performance. You will be working closely with the project's Lead Animator and Animation Director to ensure seamless integration of animation into the game.

About Us

At Starbreeze, we believe games are more than just entertainment - they're a way to bring people together. We create experiences that thrive on teamwork, strategy, and the thrill of emergent gameplay.

  • Create high-quality keyframe and motion capture gameplay character animation for both humans and creatures;
  • Implement and test your own work in Unreal Engine;
  • Collaborate with other crafts, including Design, Tech, and Production, to proactively solve any potential animation-related issues to deliver features on time;
  • Promote engaging new gameplay or presentation ideas through previs and/or prototyping, that spark discussions and help in the decision-making process;
  • Estimate the time required to carry out your own tasks and manage time to meet deadlines;


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