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 a Cinematic Animator to join the team and help us craft high-caliber games our fans have come to expect.
Responsibilities
- Create charming and believable animations using motion capture and hand-key animation.
- Understand the specific requirements of the game and consistently adhere to the established animation style of the production title.
- Maintain high-quality animations through diligent polishing and bug fixing.
- Have good organizational and time management skills.
- Collaborate with senior animators and peers to produce high-quality animations.
- Clearly communicate any issues, blockers, and needs to your lead.
- Adhere to deadlines set by your lead and the production team.
- Collaborate with cinematic artists to help create an emotionally engaging world.
Requirements
- 1 or 2 years of experience in the video game industry.
- Experience in Autodesk Maya.
- Experience working with motion capture.
- Experience handling body mechanics for characters and creatures alike.
- Knowledge of animation fundamentals, techniques, and acting/staging.
- A thorough understanding of modern and classical animation styles.
- An ability to give constructive feedback and graciously receive feedback.
- Work well within a team environment.
- Good communication skills in spoken and written English.
- The ability to work onsite full-time in the Kuala Lumpur Studio.
Nice to haves
- Experience solving production limitations of character and animation pipelines.
- Experience with storyboard and layout.
- Experience working in a game engine (Unreal, Unity, proprietary).
- Experience in Motion Builder.
- An interest in tackling technical aspects of animation.
- Knowledge of Python and MEL.
- A passion for storytelling and video games, especially RPGs.
- Formal art training.
What we offer
- An international team of over 500 employees across 7 studios worldwide, each maintaining a small-studio feel.
- An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged.
- A managerial team of highly experienced game developers.
- Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues.
- An inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or employees.
- Our commitment to making the best game possible for fans, including listening to community feedback.