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Senior Animator
Larian Studios
Job Summary
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 Senior Animator to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.
Key Responsibilities
- Keyframe animation of creatures in a realistic style
- Cleaning and enhancing Motion Capture data
- Championing the artistic vision of the Animation Director through the creation of benchmark quality work
- Research, Previsualization, and Prototyping of new features and systems
- Creating documentation for workflows and pipelines
- Thorough implementation, testing, and debugging of your work in engine
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Mentoring less experienced members of the team to manage their tasks and meet deadlines
Required Qualifications / Skills
- A passion for Gameplay Animation and the detail orientated mentality it requires to achieve exceptional results
- A desire to provide the player with a memorable and unique experience through visual storytelling
- Advanced understanding of animation principles and body mechanics
- A curious and proactive mindset in regards to staying up to date on industry trends, new technologies, and methodologies
- 5+ years of animation experience
- Proficiency with Autodesk Maya
- A demo reel showcasing your animation skills
- Good communication skills in spoken and written English
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a game engine (Unreal, Unity, proprietary) including work with state machines
- Knowledge of the character rigging and animation pipelines
- A passion for video games, especially RPGs
- Experience working with actors in a motion capture volume
Note: Due to the global nature of our operations and the need to engage daily with an international team, fluency in English is essential for this position at Larian.
