Technical Animator (On-site, Copenhagen)

Job summary

We are seeking a Technical Animator to take ownership of animation for a popular mobile game. This role involves creating expressive gameplay animations and solving technical challenges related to animation.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in character animation, supported by a portfolio or showreel.
• Strong grasp of core animation principles, including timing, weight, posing, silhouettes, spacing, and locomotion.
• Proficient in animating with Blender or other major 3D software, and experience with Unity or similar game engines.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek feedback from cross-department collaborators.
• Comfortable collaborating across artistic and technical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop production-ready stylized gameplay animations for characters and game features.
• Manage animation work from initial brief through to in-game validation.
• Implement animations in Unity and troubleshoot animation-related issues.
• Create and maintain character rigs and secondary-motion setups.
• Oversee the animation workflow and contribute to pipeline tools and technical solutions.
• Balance animation quality with performance constraints of a live mobile game.
• Plan and estimate animation tasks, communicate risks, and contribute to production planning.

Skills

• Experience in mobile games or live game environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with stylized animation and advanced rigging techniques is advantageous.

Education

• Relevant education in animation or a related field is preferred.

Tools

• Blender, Unity, and other major 3D software.