Associate Lead Cinematic Animator

Larian Studios; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Open, collaborative environment

Experienced leadership

Hobby sharing

Inclusive environment

Community feedback

Job summary

Larian Studios in Dublin is seeking an Associate Lead Cinematic Animator to help craft high-calibre cinematic sequences for our games. You will oversee a team of cinematic animators, collaborate with the Animation Director, and ensure top visual storytelling across MoCap and keyframe workflows.

The role requires on-site presence in Dublin, with strong experience in Maya, game engines and cinematic systems to push the boundaries of our storytelling and player immersion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working in cinematic animation.
• 2+ years as a team lead or manager.
• Experience in MoCap and Keyframe Animation.
• Experience working in game engines with cinematic systems.
• Expert in Maya and Maya toolset.
• Solid experience with technical feature development.
• Strong storytelling, cinematography, staging and acting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Leads Cinematic Animators to develop and champion the studio's style.
• Mentor, lead and grow a team of cinematic animators in Dublin.
• Ensure quality and visual goals of cinematic animations with actionable feedback.
• Participate in technical research to push cinematic features and processes.
• Collaborate with production to deliver on plans and schedules.
• Coordinate with adjacent teams to improve pipelines.

Skills

Cinematic animation

Team leadership

MoCap

Keyframe animation

Maya

Autodesk Flow

Game engines

Cinematic systems

Visual storytelling

Cinematography

Staging

Acting

MEL/Python scripting

Tools

Maya

Autodesk Flow

MEL/Python scripting

Job description

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for an Associate Lead Cinematic Animator to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Leads Cinematic Animators to develop, refine and champion the studio's Cinematics Animation style in alignment with our Animation Director and Head of Animation
• Mentor, lead, and grow a team of high performing cinematic animators in Dublin
• Ensure the quality and visual goals of cinematic animations are met through clear actionable feedback and creative problem solving
• Take part in technical research and help push the boundaries of our cinematic features and processes
• Work alongside production and leadership to deliver on production plans and schedules
• Communicate and collaborate with adjacent teams to improve and refine studio pipelines

Requirements

• 5+ years working in cinematic animation
• 2+ years experience as a team lead or manager
• This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity
• Experience in both MoCap and Keyframe Animation
• Experience working in game engines, with a solid understanding of cinematic systemsExpert in Maya
• Solid experience with technical feature development
• Solid experience in visual storytelling, cinematography, staging and acting
• Experience with Autodesk Flow

Nice to haves

• Mocap performance direction
• MEL/Python Scripting
• Experience with working with outsourcers
• Experience with gameplay animation systems
• Experience as a Cinematic Artist (scenes work, layout, cameras, storytelling)

What we Offer

• An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
• Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
• Inclusive environment with many activities organised by the studios or the employees
• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback