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Cinematic Artist

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games. We strive to engage our players on every level, including with our systems. To increase our player engagement, Larian Studios is looking for a Cinematic Artist.

Responsibilities:

• Use proprietary cinematic tools to bring scenes to life
  • Craft cutscenes and sequences that emphasize camera motion and character performance.
  • Manipulate performance capture data to stage scenes.
• Understand and maintain the cinematic style of the production title
  • Elevate the emotional impact of the narrative through cinematics.
• Tap into your cinematic experience to tackle emotional and performance heavy sequences

Requirements:

• Education:
  • College degree with a focus on film or animation or comparable years of professional cinematic experience in games/film.
• Experience:
  • 2 to 4 years of cinematic experience in games/film.
  • Your work has shipped on a game as a cinematic artist (or have equivalent experience).
• Cinematic knowledge:
  • Understanding of composition, cameras, lenses, film language, editing, and pacing.
  • A keen eye for acting, including posing and timing.
• Technical Skills:
  • Timeline tools experience – Unity Timeline Editor / Unreal Sequencer / Adobe After Effects / Final Cut Pro
• Bonuses:
  • Autodesk Maya.
• Personal qualities:
  • Enthusiasm to learn and improve.
  • Power User. Quick to learn and master new software.
  • Collaborative attitude. Capable of growing through peer feedback and iteration.
  • An interest in video games and film
• Please supply a showreel demonstrating your current level of competence.

We offer :

• Work within an international Larian Studios team spread between Belgium, Canada, Ireland, and Russia.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Full-time contracts.
• Other perks and benefits.

How to Apply:

Apply by email with “Cinematic Artist” in the subject line.

Include a CV and a motivational letter in English about yourself, your work and your gaming experience, and why you want to work at Larian along with an up-to-date reel/portfolio/website demonstrating your current skill level.

Note: Applicants who are deemed a potential match will be asked to take a cinematic test.

As communicating in English is a requirement in our company, the interview will be conducted in English.