Overview:

Remedy Entertainment, the creator of Control® , Max Payne® , Alan Wake® , and one of the leading independent game studios in the world, is looking for a Senior Animation Programmer to join our in-house technology team and help drive our in-house animation systems to create high quality gaming experiences for the next generation of games.

As a Senior Animation Programmer, you will be part of the Northlight Game Tech team for our ambitious game projects. You will be working with highly passionate team members to make characters move believably through the worlds that we create by extending Remedy’s animation systems. This will involve working with both the core engine animation systems and game specific animation systems. You will be working in a cross-disciplinary team including other programmers, animators, and artists, to maintain and extend our in-house animation tools, technologies, and workflows.

We enthusiastically welcome diverse viewpoints and backgrounds. We at Remedy value and are committed to ensuring an inclusive and safe work environment for all our team members.

What you get to do:

• Take ownership of animation systems and drive them to final quality
• Create, maintain and improve animation features, pipelines and workflows such as animation graph tools, animation markup tools, motion matching and IK
• Support Animators on different game teams with debugging and creating features such as locomotion on uneven terrain, different IK solutions, creating new characters and enemies

What you bring to the role:

• You have experience in game projects as an Animation Programmer
• You are familiar with node-based animation systems, animation blending techniques, IK systems and overall character movement
• You understand how animations best work with other systems like AI
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• You are very comfortable with C++
• Skills in physics, familiarity with Morpheme or Havok Behavior or Mecanim and experience with Motion Matching are seen as a plus
• You thrive working in a team environment, sharing ideas and learning from others. You are used to collaborating with colleagues across different departments and you are able to communicate and present your ideas in a clear and coherent way. As a team member you are dedicated contributing towards a friendly and inclusive work environment
• You can also work independently, being organized and able to document your work.

What's in it for you?

• Work on memorable gaming experiences in a studio where your input is valued and your creative freedom is encouraged
• An environment that values both individual and teamwork, supporting work-life balance
• An extensive set of employee benefits and an annual bonus system; in Finland up to 5 weeks of paid vacation, in addition to public holidays and other special occasions
• Relocation support for candidates not already in Finland
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility to work from home and have face-to-face time with colleagues

Benefits highlights:

• Training - workshops and language classes
• Social events, movie and game nights
• 25 days of holiday and flexible working hours
• Financial benefits and pension
• Sport, wellness, culture and food benefits
• Private healthcare, medical and accident insurance

About the company:

Join us and you’ll discover a vibrant, connected universe filled with stories and characters that stay with you long after you switch off. Over the past 25 years we’ve built a unique, people-first environment where courageous creativity thrives. The Remedy culture consists of three core values: camaraderie, pioneering spirit, and smart creativity.

Location: Helsinki | Hybrid

How to apply:

To apply, please fill in the application form with your CV (in English) and other information relevant to the position. This position will be filled as soon as suitable person is found.

Contact:

Contact person: Mira Günther — [email protected]