Lead Animator (Pre-Rendered Cinematics) (m/f)

Description

We are currently looking for a Lead Animator (Pre-Rendered Cinematics) (m/f)

Goodgame Studios is Europe's fastest growing gaming company and one of Germany's most successful technology businesses. With more than 1000 employees at our headquarters in Hamburg we develop innovative online games which are played by more than 220 million players in 25 languages across 200 countries. Our talented, motivated team of experts and newcomers forms the basis of our success. Become a part of the success story and apply now!

This position is subject to an employment contract. We kindly request that freelancers and companies who would like to offer us their services do not respond to this advertisement.

As our Lead Animator (Pre-Rendered Cinematics) (m/f) you will manage our cinematics team in both technical and personnel matters. You will work with our Art Director along with our Senior and Lead Artists to ensure a coherent style in our products and trailers.

Your job:

• Take joint responsibility for the internal production of our trailers
• Manage and develop the cinematics team responsible for our trailers in both technical and personnel matters
• Collaborate closely with our Art Director, Senior and Lead Artists to create a consistent product style
• Give instruction, training and feedback to all the employees in the team
• Coordinate time management, prioritization and deadlines in close collaboration with our project managers
• Communicate the overall design vision to all the stakeholders in the company
• Develop and oversee in-house design concepts and further training programs

Your profile:

• A completed degree or apprenticeship in 3D animation, cinematography, or a comparable course
• Several years’ experience as an animator, possibly with some management experience
• Several years’ experience in the TV or film industry or in game development
• Outstanding knowledge of Maya or a similar 3D program
• Keen sense of motion sequences, proportion and perspective
• Outstanding social skills, both in a team as well as in dealing with customers
• Excellent communication skills and a highly team-oriented attitude
• Experience of establishing production pipelines and optimizing processes
• Highly knowledgeable about current industry standards above all regarding software, and aware of emerging trends
• Good written and spoken English
• Passion for gaming
• A valid work and residence permit is required prior to commencement of employment

We offer:

• An exciting job where you can assume responsibility and develop professionally
• A dynamic team with friendly, highly-qualified colleagues from all over the world
• Strong, sustainable growth and fresh challenges every day
• Flat hierarchies and short decision paths
• A culture of mutual respect and an outstanding working environment
• Further training with workshops, language courses and technical reference works, a healthy work-life balance, regular team events, sporting and leisure activities and much more!

Hamburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and provides a fantastic range of leisure activities as well as a great nightlife. A maritime atmosphere and its Hanseatic cosmopolitan flair enable an especially high quality of life – and safety. We will make relocating simple, help you find a flat, offer you a German course, and make it easy for you to get to know your new home town.

Send us your complete application (a letter of motivation, your CV and portfolio) with salary expectations.