Senior Animator

Salary NOK 500,000 - NOK 750,000

Breach creates bleeding edge immersive experiences (VR / AR / MR / XR … we do all the Rs!), and we are currently seeking a senior animator.

Headquartered in downtown Trondheim, the tech-capital and university city of Norway, Breach works on a variety of projects, games and applications both internally as well as with clients and partners around the world. Our diverse team consists of around 38 talented creative professionals from 9 countries, eager and ready to welcome new friends and colleagues.

We are looking for a Senior Animator to create stunning animations, be a source of inspiration and function as a mentor for our animation team. Our ideal candidate believes that the growth and development of the animation department is as important as the project itself, and is eager to play a key role through constructive feedback and inspiring work. 


Responsibilities

  • Create blocking animations, placeholders and fully featured, polished animations

  • Facilite for and contribute to feedback sessions, department reviews and creative discussions

  • Contribute in team meetings, planning sessions and scoping discussions

  • Ensure that animations are delivered within set targets and quality expectations 

  • Guide, mentor and instruct others in your department 


Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional experience delivering animations for games, movies, VFX or XR experiences

  • In-depth experience creating animations with Blender, Maya or 3DS Max

  • Comfortable estimating, planning and delivering to defined scopes and milestones

  • Strong interpersonal skills 

  • Ability and desire to work with others in creative teams


Bonus points

  • Previs and concept development experience

  • Experience with mocap and clean up

  • Knowledge of Animbot 

  • Experience with rigging

  • Previous experience in or a keen interest for XR technology


What we offer

  • A collegial work environment focused around our core values: creativity, empathy, growth, & responsibility

  • Nice and lively waterfront offices in downtown Trondheim

  • Flexible working hours, and additional sick leave hours

  • Time for personal development every week, and organisational development quarterly

  • Personal spending budget

  • Daily lunch & snack set up for a low price

  • XR Gamers Club: access to the newest inventions at the office

For more information or questions please contact us at jobs@breachvr.com

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Near public transit
Near public transit

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Pension plan
Pension plan

Skill development
Skill development

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Working at
Breach

Breach stands at the forefront of innovation, driving research and development in the realms of VR, AR, MR, and XR, with a firm commitment to shaping and propelling the future of immersive technologies. Our headquarters are strategically nestled in the heart of downtown Trondheim, positioning us at the epicenter of a thriving Norwegian entrepreneurial ecosystem. Here, we're surrounded by a vibrant community of skilled software and hardware developers, fostering an environment ripe for collaboration and innovation. Meet the minds behind Breach: Sindre Grønvoll, our Art Director and Lead Designer, brings a wealth of experience garnered over a decade in the gaming industry. Having lent his talents to notable companies like DICE, Criterion, Zynga, and The Chinese Room, Sindre's insights into game design are invaluable. He also shares his knowledge through occasional lectures on the subject. Martin Sivertsen, our CTO and Lead Developer, embodies technical leadership honed by a remarkable journey spanning more than 20 years. His diverse background as a programmer, designer, journalist, and producer within VR, web, and online media in Norway enriches our team's capabilities. At the helm is Marius Thorvaldsen, our CEO. Marius boasts a proven track record in establishing and managing startups across various industries. Notably, he was the spearhead of Work-Work, a gamified co-working space, and has been serving as a digital educational technology advisor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim. Together, we invite you to be a part of our transformative journey, as we collectively sculpt the landscape of immersive technology. Join us in building better realities!

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