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title: "Associate Lead Cinematic Animator"
company: "Larian Studios"
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apply_url: "https://jobs.lever.co/larian/67a1c934-14d8-4925-bf10-08f5242fb5ce"
workplace: onsite
location: "Dublin"
employment_type: other
seniority: lead
role: other
region: europe
skills: ["python"]
date_posted: 2026-08-25T10:25:02.969Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-15T19:05:36.123Z
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# Associate Lead Cinematic Animator

**Larian Studios** · Dublin

Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/larian/67a1c934-14d8-4925-bf10-08f5242fb5ce

## About Larian Studios

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## About the role

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

##### Responsibilities

- Partner with the Leads Cinematic Animators to develop, refine and champion the studio's Cinematics Animation style in alignment with our Animation Director and Head of Animation

- Mentor, lead, and grow a team of high performing cinematic animators in Dublin

- Ensure the quality and visual goals of cinematic animations are met through clear actionable feedback and creative problem solving

- Take part in technical research and help push the boundaries of our cinematic features and processes

- Work alongside production and leadership to deliver on production plans and schedules

- Communicate and collaborate with adjacent teams to improve and refine studio pipelines

##### Requirements

- 5+ years working in cinematic animation

- 2+ years experience as a team lead or manager

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

- Experience in both MoCap and Keyframe Animation

- Experience working in game engines, with a solid understanding of cinematic systems

- Expert in Maya

- Solid experience with technical feature development

- Solid experience in visual storytelling, cinematography, staging and acting

- Experience with Autodesk Flow

##### Nice to haves

- Mocap performance direction

- MEL/Python Scripting

- Experience with working with outsourcers

- Experience with gameplay animation systems

- Experience as a Cinematic Artist (scenes work, layout, cameras, storytelling)

##### 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 organised 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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