TL;DR

Gameplay Animator (Game Development): Responsible for animation pipelines and creating well-timed, quirky animations to enhance game feel and comedy moments across multiple games. Focus on implementing pragmatic animation approaches in Unity, balancing hand-animation and animation libraries for optimal in-game impact.

Location: On-site in Copenhagen, Denmark

Company

%hirify_global% is an award-winning game studio based in Copenhagen, known for the WHAT THE? comedy game series played by millions worldwide.

What you will do

Create well-timed and quirky animations to shape moment-to-moment game feel and highlight comedy moments.
Own the animation pipeline across all games in Unity, from gameplay animation to implementation.
Implement pragmatic animation approaches balancing quick solutions and detailed hand-animation based on in-game impact.
Collaborate with the team to bring game worlds and characters to life effectively.

Requirements

Must be located on-site in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Extensive experience with 3D animation, both in and outside of Unity.
Familiarity with implementing animation controllers in Unity.
Ability to create and animate blend shapes and rigging experience.
Team production experience including version control, stand-ups, sprints, and reviews.
Working language is English (English proficiency at least B2).

Nice to have

Experience with physics-based animation.
Experience with Blender or similar tools.
Interest in visual storytelling and animating comedic moments and cinematics.
Ability to make animations feel heavy and lively, creatively "breaking" rigs.

Culture & Benefits

37-hour work week with flexible balance between work and life.
No crunch culture; prioritizing people over deadlines.
Paid parental leave, pension plan, and health insurance with family coverage.
Five weeks vacation plus five extra days and child's sick leave.
Social activities including hobby nights and Friday bars.
Daily lunch with vegetarian/vegan options and soft ice on Thursdays.
Playful and ambitious work environment encouraging experimentation.