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Senior Animator

Animation / Full -time

Senior Animator

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.


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 


Requirements 
● 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*


Nice to haves: 
● 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

* 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.