About the role
Company Overview
Larian Studios is an award-winning developer of high-quality role-playing games, known for titles such as Baldur’s Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2. The studio is currently growing to support new projects.
Role Location and Logistics
- Location: Dublin
- Type: Full-time
- Work Model: On-site (office presence required to support collaboration and creativity)
Responsibilities
- Partner with Lead Cinematic Animators to develop, refine, and champion the studio's cinematic animation style in alignment with the 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 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.
- Experience in both MoCap and Keyframe Animation.
- Experience working in game engines, with a solid understanding of cinematic systems.
- Expert 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 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 maintaining 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.
- Opportunities to share hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues.
- Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees.
- Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback.