Senior Animator

Raw Power Games is a games developer dedicated to creating amazing games while fostering a remarkable work culture for our team. At Raw Power Games, we encourage experimentation and recognize the value of learning and growth. We are located in Copenhagen, but with flexible work hours and remote options, we prioritize task completion over specific time or location. We believe that an inclusive and inspiring work environment brings out the best in our talented individuals, resulting in exceptional games.

The company is fully funded to develop and release the first game early 2026 with an expected size of 60-70 employees - the majority being industry veterans. We strive to be the best workplace in the games industry, by offering...

• Competitive salaries
• 30 days of annual vacation
  
• Flexible work hours, remote when you need to
  
• Remote work supported (if the timezone is plus/minus 1/2hrs from Copenhagen)
• Low hierarchy, your respectful feedback is welcome
  
• Great focus on work/life balance
  
• Bleeding edge tech stack
  
• Skilled co-workers that are driven by a passion to create

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience
• Full production cycle on at least one AA/AAA title
• Proficient with animation software such as MotionBuilder/Maya
• Keen aesthetic awareness and comprehensive knowledge of spatial dynamics
• Proficiency in human anatomy, understanding of physiological behaviors, and mastery of body language and scale in character designs for conveying emotions through motion
• Experience with scripting e.g. MEL, Python, Maxscripts or similar to develop tools for other artists
• Experience with Motion Capture
• Experience working with 3rd person action combat
• Experience with procedural runtime animation solutions like IK, Ragdoll or Retargeting
• Portfolio which demonstrates your seniority and skills
• Very good organizational skills
• Good communicator

Responsibilities

• Create benchmark animations to demonstrate technical and visual quality
• Participate in R&D for current and future animation technologies
• Work with game designers, gameplay engineers, tech artists to understand engine limitations
• Develop new assets while following technical and artistic direction to ensure the end product is of high quality
• Develop and maintain documentation on tools, training and processes
• Mentor and coach the animation team on best practises
• Fix animation bugs and also help with optimization of assets

Diversity and Culture
We strongly believe in a discrimination-free workplace. Harassment, bullying, and exclusionary practices are not tolerated. We embrace the diversity of experience, perspectives, and background - they help us create a people-positive work environment and engaging games.