Junior Cinematic Animator

Kuala Lumpur
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

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.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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