Junior Cinematic Animator

Larian Studios; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Guildford is seeking a Junior Cinematic Animator to join their creative team. In this full-time role, you will create engaging animations using motion capture and handkey techniques. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in the video game industry and knowledge of Autodesk Maya. You will collaborate with peers and senior animators to ensure high-quality outputs while adhering to deadlines. Ideal for those with a passion for RPG storytelling and game development.

Benefits

Open collaborative environment

Commitment to community feedback

Inclusivity in team activities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in the video game industry.
• Experience with motion capture and handling body mechanics.
• Good communication skills in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Create charming and believable animations using motion capture and handkey animation.
• Collaborate with senior animators and peers to produce high-quality animations.
• Maintain high-quality animations through diligent polishing and resolving bugs.

Skills

Animation fundamentals

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills (English)

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Motion Builder

Game engines (Unreal, Unity)

Job description

Overview

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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 calibre 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.

Requirements

• 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
• This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity.

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.