Remedy is looking for Character / Animation Supervisor!

Character / Animation Supervisor

Remedy Entertainment, the creator of Max Payne® and Alan Wake®, and one of the leading independent game studios in the world, is currently looking for a Character/Animation Supervisor to join our AAA console production team. Character/Animation Supervisor will be responsible for the artistic and technical direction of our in-game and cinematic characters. You play a critical role to make sure our character team is building and delivering engaging and emotional character performances. By leading with example you will inspire, motivate and mentor your team as well as help them to establish efficient workflows and pipelines.

In your role you will need to evaluate and provide feedback for all animation assets. You will need to identify especially challenging animations or technology requirements and recommend solutions. By attending performance capture and scanning sessions, you will make sure we receive highest quality performance and assets. You will work closely with Creative Director and Art Director to ensure that the character development supports the story, character emotions and agreed artistic direction. Daily communication and co-operation with level production, game design and outsourcing leads will fill your working week.

Requirements & skills:

• Proven experience as a Modeling Lead, Rigging Lead or Animation Lead
• 5+ year experience of games or film.
• Strong knowledge and technical understanding of animation pipelines and workflows
• Ability to present the work of your team and communicate the vision to others
• Understand motion capture techniques and application (face and body)

Plusses:

• Understanding of the Facial Action Coding System
• Understanding of game engine limitations and requirements
• Expert Maya user

Remedy offers:

• A key role in a leading independent game studio
• A fast-paced, exciting working environment
• A competitive compensation package
• Focused, yet relaxed teammates and a lot of responsibility

The Remedy offices are situated in Espoo, Finland and relocation to the Espoo/Helsinki area will be required. This is a permanent position. To apply, please send your application by October 23rd , 2011 with a CV and possible attachments to jobs@remedygames.com. Please use the job title as the e-mail’s subject line. Remedy Entertainment Ltd., a privately held developer of action computer games, game franchises and leading edge 3D game technology is based in Espoo, Finland. Further information: http://www.remedygames.com.

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