Lead Director

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 Lead Performance Director to join the team and help us in crafting the high caliber games our fans have come to expect.

• Leading and mentoring the Motion Capture Team and other Performance Directors under the leadership of the Director of Animation and in coordination with the Voice Director
• Develop and improve upon our motion capture tools and techniques best practices to build upon our ability to deliver story and action moments
• Communicate and coordinate with the stakeholders in Voice, Story, Cinematic Art, Design and Animation
• Craft a consistent and comprehensive approach and direction for the physicality of Larian characters
• Work alongside VO direction with our performers to craft and deliver the personality and physicality of NPC dialogue interactions
• Schedule, plan and efficiently direct motion capture action and cinematic shoots

• Extensive experience in working with motion capture technology and data
• Experience directing actors and a solid understanding of what makes a successful performance
• Clear communication skills and a background in leading teams

• Knowledge of game engines, maya, motion builder, Shotgrid, editing software
• Experience with voice direction
• Understanding of storyboarding, cinematography, body mechanics

• An international team of over 400 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