3D Animator

We are Pigs Will Fly Studios!

We are a new indie studio in Jönköping with big ambitions and a true passion for games. We are working on an exciting new game, a cinematic third person shooter, based on an exclusive science fiction IP. We are now looking for new employees to join our team. As the studio is newly started, you have a unique opportunity to become part of the core team, to shape the company and really make your mark. Together we are brave, creative and ambitious. And we have fun!

The role

Pigs Will Fly is seeking a dedicated 3D animator to join our development team.

As a 3D animator at Pigs Will Fly you will be working with the art team but also in relationship with other members of different crafts within the project. You will be focusing on creating distinct animations for the main character, different NPCs and enemy types as well as cutscenes and cinematic dialogues, that all aims to bring life to our many characters and worlds.

As a team we are going to work with an agile structure and mindset, where every member is part of the creative process, so being able to effectively communicate and provide and receive feedback is essential.

What you'll do

• Creating, managing, and implementing animation assets for the Unreal 5 engine.

• Rigging

• Motion Capture, both face and full body

• Both quick and dirty prototypes and highly polished final art. 

• Selflessly share knowledge with colleagues

• Actively engage and suggest improvements on the way we work

Required qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience with 3D-animation

• Experience with Blender, Maya or equivalent

• Experience using Unreal control rigs

• Experience with Motion Capture

• A passion for games

• Excellent knowledge of Swedish and English, both written and spoken

• As a person - you are proactive, flexible and organized, you enjoy collaborating with others and also know how to give and receive constructive feedback

Bonus qualifications

• Higher education / Bachelor’s Degree in 3D artist, animation or equivalent

• Experience with Cascadeur

• Experience working with facial rigs using morph targets/blend shapes

• Experience with Substance 3D Painter 

• Experience developing games for multiple platforms

• Shipped at least 1 AA game

• Having your own released games or side projects

• Knowledge of agile workflows and kanban

What we offer

• Hands-on production environment with an emphasis on singleplayer games

• Early adoption of new technology, allowing for plenty of room for personal growth and learning new skills

• Occupational pension

• Health benefits

• An office located in a truly unique building in central Jönköping

• A friendly and inclusive work place centered around fun and creativity

Application details

We are following the policy of office first. However, a hybrid work model is also in the works to make it possible for people to work some days each week from home, and also to make commuting to Jönköping easier from other cities in the region.

During the recruitment process, we will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. We look forward to review applications and will be interviewing candidates continuously until the position has been filled.

Location: Jönköping (Primarily on-site)

Start: Start of 2025

Form of Employment: We offer you a permanent full-time position, which starts with a probationary period.