Animator
Ready to stretch your thoughts about what can be done when bridging the gap between the real world and the digital? We are ready, are you? Push that button and join the game.
We are building our dream football game and are looking for an Animator, our future expert in animations at GOALS.
You will be joining a studio with great vibes & high ambitions where we are leaving the traditional way of game development behind to do something no one else has done before.
About the Role
As a trusted professional in this area, you are comfortable working independently, and you have no problem making well balanced and thought through decisions based on how the animations and players will look in the game, along with the result and impact of the animations and how the animations meet the overall goal. You have no problems with prioritizing and executing what needs to be done and in what order.
The position includes working and collaborating cross-functionally. You will be working closely with game designers, other artists as well as the engineering team.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you who wants to be a part of building the next-generation of football game, from the ground up!
About You
We value our team and every individual is equally important to us. To be successful and thrive in this role, we are looking for you who have experience in:
- Two years of experience in a similar role
- Technical aspects of rigging & skinning characters for animation
- Understanding of classic animation principles and fundamentals
- Production experience or demonstrated ability to work in a production game engine (e.g unreal, unity, frostbite or similar)
- Knowledge of camera work, prop integrations, mocap processing
- Implementing animations
As a person, you find yourself as someone with the following characteristics:
- Can convert abstract information into something concrete
- Have an eye for details
- Have a long term perspective, considering potential consequences and effects and adapt actions
- Easily set up, work and execute on set targets
About the Employment
The position is permanent, starting with 6 months of probationary employment. You can work from our Stockholm office, fully remote or hybrid. It is important that you are able to communicate unhindered in verbal/written English and that you can work in a timezone close to Stockholm (CET 0-3 hours).
For this position we do not offer relocation assistance.
How to Apply
GOALS is all about dreams coming true! We are willing to take chances. Do you have the passion but do not tick all the boxes? Apply anyways!
Pass your application by submitting your profile and your portfolio. We will only accept applications where a portfolio is included.
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Our values
At GOALS we empower people, from our team to our community. We empower the game creators. As part of the team your enthusiasm, creativity and voice matter and is reflected in this extraordinary game. We empower diversity. We believe in a space where we drive for change and equality together, throughout our organization, game and industry. We empower flexibility. As an inclusive and international company, we welcome remote work and flexible work hours.
About the Studio
GOALS is a small start-up with big dreams!
Humble in the way we work; embracing that skilled and passionate people are the heart and core of our studio. Not humble in our objective; creating the best football game in the world.
Recognizing there wasn’t a fast paced, competitive, multiplayer focused football game on the market we decided to change that. Let’s bring football into esports for real! Bridging the gap between the real world and the digital, we’re building something that is more than a game.
Our community is the most important voice, and we want to give every colleague and gamer a feeling of ownership.
Stockholm
Benefits
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A Fun and Inclusive Work Place
We believe that different perspectives adds creativity and fun, which is why we strive for equality and diversity in both our teams and games. -
Remote Work
Like it better at home in your jammies? Stay put! Wanna feel the smell from the office coffee machine in the morning? Join our HQ! Wanna see a human in 3D once in a while, but are also pretty content with the 2D specimens? Do the hybrid! At GOALS you choose where you work from! We want you to be located in GMT 0-3 hours to be able to fully collaborate with the team. -
Work-Life Balance
We offer flexibility for a healthy work-life balance. Maximizing potential is more important than counting hours. 30 days paid vacation. Wellness allowance and play fund. -
A Great Support System
All residents in Sweden can expect great benefits such as health-, dental-, childcare, schooling and pension. We cover parental leave with 90% salary. -
Residents outside Sweden
Employees living outside Sweden will be invited to our Head Office in the center of Stockholm to attend hackathons, meetings and other activities. - Why don't take the time to explore the capital of Sweden when you are here?!
GOALS - More than a Game
We are making a game that is more competitive, more inclusive, and more fun to play by utilizing the skill and talent within our team. The heart and core of GOALS is the team behind it. We want to empower the people at GOALS to create, explore and challenge themselves in a flexible work environment that fits them. We want our team to apply the latest technology and reimagine the future of what the best football game in the world can become.
All of us at GOALS take part in shaping and nurturing our culture. It’s the sum of us all that defines who we are. Everyone has a voice that matters at GOALS. We want to encourage energetic conversations and discussion throughout the journey. We are creating an environment where everyone feels that expressing thoughts and ideas is part of our DNA. We believe transparency between the teams and departments is vital.
We are leaving the traditional way of game development behind to do something no one else has done before. The only way we will succeed is by inviting and including everyone to be a part of the development of GOALS. Our team should be proud of doing something revolutionary and we encourage everyone to share with the community and their network what they are working on.
Animator
Ready to stretch your thoughts about what can be done when bridging the gap between the real world and the digital? We are ready, are you? Push that button and join the game.
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