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 Animator to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities:

• Create charming and believable in-game animations using motion capture and handkey animation.
• Understand the requirements of the game and consistently adhere to the animation style of the production title.
• Understand the pipeline and processes of our gameplay animation systems and how they fit into the game ecosystem.
• Maintain high-quality animations through polish and bug fixing.
• 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.
• Have good organisational and time management skills.

Requirements:

• 1 or 2 years of experience in the video game industry.
• Experience in Autodesk Maya.
• Experience in handling body mechanics.
• Knowledge of animation fundamentals.
• An understanding of gameplay animation and how it fits within a gamedev pipeline.
• An understanding of game development processes.
• Ability to receive and apply feedback.
• Work well within a team environment.
• Good communication skills in spoken and written English*
• An active interest in video games, particularly in role-playing games.
• Willing to work full time onsite.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience in working with motion capture animation and in the mocap volume.
• Experience working in a game engine (Unreal, Unity, proprietary).
• Experience with implementing animations into a state machine.
• Experience with humanoid and creature animation.

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.