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Junior Cinematic Animator

Cinematic Animation / Full -time
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 Junior Cinematic Animator to join the team and help us in crafting the high caliber games our fans have come to expect.
Junior Cinematic Animator

Responsibilities

  • Create charming and believable animations using motion capture and handkey 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 resolving bugs.
  • Have good organisational 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.

Requirments

  • 1 or 2 years of experience in the video game industry
  • Experience in Autodesk Maya
  • Experience in working with motion capture
  • Experience in 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 receive feedback graciously
  • 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 in 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 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 organized by the studios or the employees
  • Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback
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