Senior Gameplay Animation Programmer

At Avalanche Studios Group, we are looking for a gameplay animation programmer to join our team to work on our upcoming AAA title Contraband - a co-op smuggler’s paradise game set in the fictional world of 1970s Bayan. Contraband is a brand-new IP published by Xbox Game Studios. Avalanche Studios is the division dedicated to ambitious, externally published, AAA open-world games like the Just Cause series, Mad Max and Rage 2.

We are making a high-fidelity dynamic action game where game feel and real-time gameplay is a top priority. If you are interested in all things gameplay-related and have a keen eye for animation fidelity, then this is the role for you! In this role, you will directly impact the moment-to-moment gameplay. Your work will have you implementing gameplay mechanics and collaborating with animators to tune the animations to go along with them. Additionally, you will be part of organising and developing our project’s animation systems and state machines. Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your tasks are varied and engaging? Do you like collaborating with different crafts and being the everyday problem solver? If this sounds interesting to you then we would love to hear from you!

As a Gameplay (Animation) Programmer, you will work as a gameplay programmer focusing on animation. Collaborate with designers, animators, and programmers to bring innovative animation features to life, implement fun creative character logic and mechanics, and optimize performance for an enhanced player experience. 

The role also includes architecting the interfaces between the animation system and other game systems such as AI, gameplay or sound. Use and extend existing systems when possible, and build new tools and features when needed. 

At Avalanche Studios Group, we provide goals, instead of instructions, and the opportunity to do the best work of your career. We believe in worlds beyond limits and are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity at our company and believe that everyone at Video Games Company Group has a shared responsibility to create an open and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated equally and with respect. Being part of our world is not contingent on where you’re from, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.

Our Stockholm office is situated in Södermalm, the beating heart of the city’s game industry. It’s a physical representation of our games – the lush vegetation of Just Cause and theHunter: Call of the Wild meets corroded metal straight out of Mad Max. It has everything you need to make it your creative base camp.

At Avalanche Studios Group, we create worlds beyond limits. But that’s not exclusive to our games, so we’re committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All Avalanches have a shared responsibility to create an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully. Being part of our world is not contingent on your heritage, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.

To apply for this position, please register below and provide your CV in English. We review applications continuously. All further studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.