Malmö: Lead Gameplay Animator

About the role:
Working as an Animator at Tarsier Studios, you will be working closely together with your interdisciplinary team to create atmospheric, creative, scary, and readable gameplay. You will be an active part in discussions on how to solve issues and create memorable and striking scenarios. You have an interest in figuring out what good horror is, and more so; decoding what Tarsier-horror is.
In this role it is important that you have a good sense of how to convey emotion through your animations, that you are good at both giving and receiving feedback, and that you are an open-minded and creative person.
What we offer:
At Tarsier, it's important that our office is welcoming and fun, so that our employees want to work onsite; because we believe that working closely with your team is the best way to make great games. That is why our Office Management and People & Culture-department work closely together to make our office a really great place to both work and hang out in. We have a strong focus on ergonomic, personal work stations, we eat breakfast together on Wednesdays, and we play games together in the game room. Sometimes we grab an after work beer together in the kitchen, or throw a Christmas party for the ages.
Pension & insurances
30 days of paid vacation
Overtime pay
Flexible working hours
Wellness contribution to use for gym memberships, swimming, crossfit, bouldering, dance classes, massage and much more
Healthier half hour - 30 minutes of your work day to spend on getting healthier
Health Insurance - access to preventive health care such as physiotherapy, counseling etc.
Skills & experience we are looking for: Experience of shipping at least one game or have worked in the industry for a minimum of two years
Experienced working professionally in Maya
Able to show us a strong portfolio of your previous work
It’s a bonus if you also have: Experience working in Unreal Engine
Experience from working in the film industry

As your future colleagues are a diverse group of people from many different countries we speak English - therefore it is important that you are fluent in both verbal and written English.
As a studio of 65 people we believe in the power of frequent collaboration onsite at our studio, therefore we are looking for someone who is able to work onsite at our office in Malmö several days per week. The position will start with a 6 month probationary period.
Applicants must hold a Swedish or EU/EEA citizenship or valid work permit for Sweden as we are unfortunately unable to support relocation from outside the EU at the moment.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and genders, and look forward to hearing from you!

IO Interactive is currently looking for Gameplay Animators (Intermediate/Senior)to join Project 007, a brand-new James Bond video game to be developed and published by IOI.
Featuring a wholly original Bond story, players will step into the shoes of the world's favourite Secret Agent to earn their 00 status in the very first James Bond origin story.

What you will do:
Collaborating with the animation team, lead animator, designers, artists and programmers to execute on the vision of the game
Animating 3D characters, including working with motion capture data and hand key-framed animations
Work with programmers and designers to ensure animations are properly fitting technical and game design requirements
Working efficiently and effectively within technical setup of animations in our proprietary engine Glacier 2
Implementing constructive and iterative feedback to the animations at any given time of the development process


Who you are:
3+ years’ experience creating gameplay animation for AAA games with at least one shipped title
Working experience of animating in Motion Builder
Good general technical knowledge of gameplay processes and pipelines
Experience with motion capture or working with motion capture data
In-depth knowledge of human and animal anatomy, body language and emotions
Experience nailing the timing and appearance of human movement and facial expressions


Who we are:
IO Interactive is an independent videogame development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade, we are committed to creating unforgettable characters and experiences – all powered by our award-winning, proprietary Glacier technology.
We know that to achieve those goals, we need courage, talented people and a great working environment – and we do our utmost to have all of that. Across our multiple studios, we’re working on several projects. Crucially though, we’re all one team. We value the work and impact that each person brings to the table and we actively encourage new ideas, whilst listening to your insights along the way.
We have a dedicated team of People Managers, who look after you as an individual and as an employee. With more than 40 nationalities, we know that everyone is different and we are proud to have a reputation for being a friendly workplace with highly-talent people.
Read more about Project 007.

IO Interactive is currently looking for a Technical Designer to join Project 007, a brand-new James Bond video game to be developed and published by IOI. Featuring a wholly original Bond story, players will step into the shoes of the world's favourite Secret Agent to earn their 00 status in the very first James Bond origin story.
What you will do:
Implement unique and reusable environmental interactions and items using the scripting tools for our proprietary engine Glacier.
Collaborate closely with Level Designers to craft memorable experiences in our James Bond game.
Write and maintainin documentation of tech and designs.

Who you are:
You have some experience in the AAA games industry as a technical designer
You have a working background or education in game design or programming.
You take an interest in game design, technical design, UX, and tech.
You have a passion for collaborating with a wide range of developers and creating impactful games.


Who we are:
IO Interactive is an independent videogame development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade, we are committed to creating unforgettable characters and experiences – all powered by our award-winning, proprietary Glacier technology.
We know that to achieve those goals, we need courage, talented people and a great working environment – and we do our utmost to have all of that. Across our multiple studios, we’re working on several projects. Crucially though, we’re all one team. We value the work and impact that each person brings to the table and we actively encourage new ideas, whilst listening to your insights along the way.
We have a dedicated team of People Managers, who look after you as an individual and as an employee. With more than 40 nationalities, we know that everyone is different and we are proud to have a reputation for being a friendly workplace with highly-talent people.
Learn more about Project 007.

A passion for fantasy worlds has long been ingrained in our studio, and at last we can announce we have embarked on a journey into that beloved realm. With a party of veteran IOI guild members and new wizards and sorceresses of the industry, we are building an ambitious new IP for console and PC that will revolutionize the online fantasy RPG genre. If you share a similar passion for creating welcoming, heartfelt, bold and impactful worlds, join us and together we will write the next chapter in IOI's history.
We are seeking a TechnicalUI Designer who is able to focus on hands-on implementation. With a strong studio culture dedicated to high quality of life, supported by transparent communication and supportive engagement with our team members, we are seeking individuals who can see the vision and take the leap on this new adventure that promises to deliver a one-of-a-kind gameplay experience for players.

What you will do:
Implement UI screens into our in-house Glacier engine, using a custom scripting language specially built for our engine
Collaborate with game designers and engineers in the creation of user interface and user experience to help define and develop games
Design UI screens that follow good UX practices, keeping in mind the balance between the needs of the player, systems complexity and production constraints
Iterate on look and feel of the UI, incorporating feedback from design, stakeholders, and playtests to produce the most user friendly and visually compelling experience possible
Fix bugs and optimize game assets for required performance and to comply with specifications on various platforms


Who you are:
Experience with a scripting language i.e. JavaScript, Lua, ActionScript, or Python
Experience with game development, familiarity with at least one major game engine (Unreal, Unity, studio proprietary engines etc.)
Has a keen artistic eye with graphic design skills
Familiarity with the basics of UX design
Ability to respond elegantly to creative changes
Ability to maximize result under strong technical constraints
A dedicated team player, yet able to work independently
Familiarity with an object-oriented language (C++, C#, Java) and Motion Graphic skillsis a bonus


Who we are:
IO Interactive is an independent videogame development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade, we are committed to creating unforgettable characters and experiences – all powered by our award-winning, proprietary Glacier technology.
We know that to achieve those goals, we need courage, talented people and a great working environment – and we do our utmost to have all of that. Across our multiple studios, we’re working on several projects. Crucially though, we’re all one team. We value the work and impact that each person brings to the table and we actively encourage new ideas, whilst listening to your insights along the way.
We have a dedicated team of People Managers, who look after you as an individual and as an employee. With more than 40 nationalities, we know that everyone is different and we are proud to have a reputation for being a friendly workplace with highly-talent people.
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A passion for fantasy worlds has long been ingrained in our studio, and at last we can announce we have embarked on a journey into that beloved realm. With a party of veteran IOI guild members and new wizards and sorceresses of the industry, we are building an ambitious new IP for console and PC that will revolutionize the online fantasy RPG genre. If you share a similar passion for creating welcoming, heartfelt, bold and impactful worlds, join us and together we will write the next chapter in IOI's history. We are looking for a talentedSystems Designer to come on board an be a part of this exciting new chapter with us.This is a permanent position based in one of our studios, with the option to work from home up to two days per week.


What you will do:
Design a wide variety of game systems and mechanics that define player experience, engagement and enjoyment
Design and own game features, driving their implementation from concept to release through close collaboration with other disciplines.
Use our proprietary engine and tools to create content for your and other systems and features.
Use simulations, analytics and player feedback to refine and balance systems and content.
Work closely with the Live team to support the needs and opportunities of an online game.
Create detailed design documents and presentation material for product stakeholders and maintain them for the duration of project development.
Deliver content on schedule and within quality requirements and technical considerations.


Who you are:
You have experience as a Game Designer working on systems and feature design for at least 3 years.
You have worked on at least one AAA game where you were heavily involved in, or in charge of, sizable or complex systems and features, preferably including online and RPG elements.
You have a deep understanding of game systems, mechanics and interactions and are passionate about taking a systems-based approach to creating cohesive and interconnected game experiences.
You are proficient at data management and analytics, with a strong ability to prove hypotheses, draw conclusions and suggest action points based on data.
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.



Who we are:
IO Interactive is an independent videogame development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade, we are committed to creating unforgettable characters and experiences – all powered by our award-winning, proprietary Glacier technology.
We know that to achieve those goals, we need courage, talented people and a great working environment – and we do our utmost to have all of that. Across our multiple studios, we’re working on several projects. Crucially though, we’re all one team. We value the work and impact that each person brings to the table and we actively encourage new ideas, whilst listening to your insights along the way.
We have a dedicated team of People Managers, who look after you as an individual and as an employee. With more than 40 nationalities, we know that everyone is different and we are proud to have a reputation for being a friendly workplace with highly-talent people.
Learn more about Project Fantasy.