Junior Cinematic Animator
Kuala Lumpur
Animation – Cinematic Animation /
Full -time /
On-site
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
