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 an Animation Director to join the team and help us in crafting the high caliber games our fans have come to expect. Responsibilities Craft a clear, understandable vision and plan for our game animation style and goals; and empower your leads, seniors, and adjacent teams to rally around that vision. Collaborate and partner with other directors to set the standards, drive fidelity and quality for all aspects of our games’ animation content Lead a team of highly skilled animators to deliver hi-fidelity animation; defining and setting the animation standard along each stage. Mentor, develop, and build the skills of your team while ensuring team cohesion and an atmosphere of creativity Coordinate with technical animation and coding teams to improve and develop the animation pipeline, tool sets, and functionality Partner with production and leadership to balance creative goals with production realities while delivering on player experience Provide regular actionable creative and directional feedback to your team to maintain and push quality Requirements Extensive experience in game animation leadership at the director, lead, or principal level; having shipped at least one AAA title Deep understanding and passion for animation and the ability to translate it into constructive and insightful feedback In-depth understanding of gameplay and cinematic animation Strong knowledge of Animation software, pipelines, and game development processes Experience leading teams, people management, and development Excellent communication and collaborative problem-solving skills Nice to haves Mocap direction experience Combat design knowledge RPG experience Rigging and technical animation knowledge What we offer An international team of over 450 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 likeminded 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