Work with the animation lead on tool, system and game play prototypes. Collaborate with the Tech Art Team in the development tools that support the animation pipeline. Collaborate with Design ...
Work with the animation lead on tool, system and game play prototypes. Collaborate with the Tech Art Team in the development tools that support the animation pipeline. Collaborate with Design ...
Supervisor, AI & Animation
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$120K - $140K/yr
Lead and supervise methodology of complex Animation and/or Anime that can include character animation, digital environments, etc...), ensuring seamless technical and creative execution on set.
Supervisor, AI & Animation
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$120K - $140K/yr
Lead and supervise methodology of complex Animation and/or Anime that can include character animation, digital environments, etc...), ensuring seamless technical and creative execution on set.
Work with the animation lead on tool, system and game play prototypes. Collaborate with the Tech Art Team in the development tools that support the animation pipeline. Collaborate with Design ...
Work with the animation lead on tool, system and game play prototypes. Collaborate with the Tech Art Team in the development tools that support the animation pipeline. Collaborate with Design ...
Lead Animator
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$123K - $182K/yr
Lead Animator San Mateo, California, United States Who We Are: We are a diverse team of developers ... Iterate on animation and player feel through playtesting and hands-on tuning. * Develop quick ...
Lead Animator
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$123K - $182K/yr
Lead Animator San Mateo, California, United States Who We Are: We are a diverse team of developers ... Iterate on animation and player feel through playtesting and hands-on tuning. * Develop quick ...
Lead Animator
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$123K - $182K/yr
Lead Animator San Mateo, California, United States Who We Are: We are a diverse team of developers ... Iterate on animation and player feel through playtesting and hands-on tuning. * Develop quick ...
Lead Animator
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$123K - $182K/yr
Lead Animator San Mateo, California, United States Who We Are: We are a diverse team of developers ... Iterate on animation and player feel through playtesting and hands-on tuning. * Develop quick ...
Lead Animator
$123K - $182K/yr
We are seeking a Lead Animator to lead by example through high-quality animation work while gaining ... Iterate on animation and player feel through playtesting and hands-on tuning. * Develop quick ...
Lead Animator
$123K - $182K/yr
We are seeking a Lead Animator to lead by example through high-quality animation work while gaining ... Iterate on animation and player feel through playtesting and hands-on tuning. * Develop quick ...
Lead Animator
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$123K - $182K/yr
We are seeking a Lead Animator to lead by example through high-quality animation work while gaining ... Iterate on animation and player feel through playtesting and hands-on tuning. * Develop quick ...
Lead Animator
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$123K - $182K/yr
We are seeking a Lead Animator to lead by example through high-quality animation work while gaining ... Iterate on animation and player feel through playtesting and hands-on tuning. * Develop quick ...
Lead Animator
$123K - $182K/yr
We are seeking a Lead Animator to lead by example through high-quality animation work while gaining ... Iterate on animation and player feel through playtesting and hands-on tuning. * Develop quick ...
Lead Animator
$123K - $182K/yr
We are seeking a Lead Animator to lead by example through high-quality animation work while gaining ... Iterate on animation and player feel through playtesting and hands-on tuning. * Develop quick ...
Lead Animator
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$123K - $182K/yr
We are seeking a Lead Animator to lead by example through high-quality animation work while gaining ... Iterate on animation and player feel through playtesting and hands-on tuning. * Develop quick ...
Lead Animator
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$123K - $182K/yr
We are seeking a Lead Animator to lead by example through high-quality animation work while gaining ... Iterate on animation and player feel through playtesting and hands-on tuning. * Develop quick ...
Lead Gameplay Animator
Irvine, CA · On-site +1
As our Lead Animator , you'll be accountable for how our game moves and how our animation ... Inspiring and guiding the animation discipline, setting the creative vision and quality bar for ...
Lead Gameplay Animator
Irvine, CA · On-site +1
As our Lead Animator , you'll be accountable for how our game moves and how our animation ... Inspiring and guiding the animation discipline, setting the creative vision and quality bar for ...
Lead Gameplay Animator
Irvine, CA · On-site
As our Lead Animator , you'll be accountable for how our game moves and how our animation ... Inspiring and guiding the animation discipline, setting the creative vision and quality bar for ...
Lead Gameplay Animator
Irvine, CA · On-site
As our Lead Animator , you'll be accountable for how our game moves and how our animation ... Inspiring and guiding the animation discipline, setting the creative vision and quality bar for ...
Senior Simulation Animation Engineer - Special Projects
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$130K - $149K/yr
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great ... Description As as Senior Simulation Animation Engineer you will have an opportunity to be part of ...
Senior Simulation Animation Engineer - Special Projects
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$130K - $149K/yr
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great ... Description As as Senior Simulation Animation Engineer you will have an opportunity to be part of ...
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great ... Description As as Senior Simulation Animation Engineer you will have an opportunity to be part of ...
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great ... Description As as Senior Simulation Animation Engineer you will have an opportunity to be part of ...
Principal Animator
San Diego, CA · On-site +1
$160K - $180K/yr
... Lead animation reviews and critique sessions, ensuring consistency and quality across all animation work Define and communicate animation best practices, workflows, and technical standards ...
Principal Animator
San Diego, CA · On-site +1
$160K - $180K/yr
... Lead animation reviews and critique sessions, ensuring consistency and quality across all animation work Define and communicate animation best practices, workflows, and technical standards ...
VFX Artist III
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$69.26 - $85.41/hr
As a VFX Artist III on an unpublished R&D product, you will report to the Animation Lead. You will be responsible for defining VFX pipelines and implementing VFX at high efficiency with little ...
VFX Artist III
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$69.26 - $85.41/hr
As a VFX Artist III on an unpublished R&D product, you will report to the Animation Lead. You will be responsible for defining VFX pipelines and implementing VFX at high efficiency with little ...
Assistant Editor - Features
$2.4K - $2.8K/wk
... animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with ...
Assistant Editor - Features
$2.4K - $2.8K/wk
... animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with ...
Assistant Editor - Features
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$2.4K - $2.8K/wk
... animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with ...
Assistant Editor - Features
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$2.4K - $2.8K/wk
... animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with ...
Principal Technical Animator
$138K - $261K/yr
Lead the architecture design of animation state machines, animation trees, and animation pipelines. * Establish technical specifications and best practices; provide clear technical roadmaps for the ...
Principal Technical Animator
$138K - $261K/yr
Lead the architecture design of animation state machines, animation trees, and animation pipelines. * Establish technical specifications and best practices; provide clear technical roadmaps for the ...
Principal Technical Animator
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$138K - $261K/yr
Lead the architecture design of animation state machines, animation trees, and animation pipelines. * Establish technical specifications and best practices; provide clear technical roadmaps for the ...
Principal Technical Animator
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$138K - $261K/yr
Lead the architecture design of animation state machines, animation trees, and animation pipelines. * Establish technical specifications and best practices; provide clear technical roadmaps for the ...
Lead AI driven animation projects from inception through delivery while building workflows from scratch * Partner with creative teams, R&D, and technical artists to develop and implement AI assisted ...
Lead AI driven animation projects from inception through delivery while building workflows from scratch * Partner with creative teams, R&D, and technical artists to develop and implement AI assisted ...
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What is the difference between Animation Lead vs Animation Supervisor?
| Aspect | Animation Lead | Animation Supervisor |
|---|---|---|
| Responsibilities | Oversees animation teams, manages project timelines, and ensures animation quality | Manages multiple animation teams, reviews work, and coordinates with production managers |
| Required Skills | Strong animation skills, leadership, project management | Advanced animation expertise, team management, quality control |
| Work Environment | Creative studios, film, TV, gaming | Large production studios, animation houses, film and TV projects |
| Common Usage | Used in project-specific roles, often as a team lead | Used in larger teams or productions overseeing multiple projects |
The main difference between an Animation Lead and an Animation Supervisor lies in scope and responsibility. An Animation Lead typically manages a specific animation team and focuses on day-to-day project tasks, while an Animation Supervisor oversees multiple teams and ensures overall quality and consistency across projects. Both roles require strong animation skills and leadership, but the Supervisor position involves broader oversight and strategic coordination.
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Full-time
Posted 6 hours ago
Job description
High Moon Studios is seeking a talented and self-directed Technical Animator who can join for a 12-month temporary assignment. The candidate must be passionate about making great games, and must be a strong problem-solver and effective communicator.
Responsibilities:
Creation of prototype and production animation content.
Work with the animation lead on tool, system and game play prototypes.
Collaborate with the Tech Art Team in the development tools that support the animation pipeline.
Collaborate with Design, Engineering in the development of in-game animation systems.
Troubleshoot and consistently present solutions to technical issues related to animations.
Roll out production ready rigs/tools/ systems to the animation team.
Provide desk side support for the animation team - helping to resolve technical issues.
Meets project deadlines / milestones, as set by Project Leads.
Requirements:
Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Must have the desire to create great games.
Understanding of animation principals which can be clearly displayed in your demo reel.
Thorough knowledge of Maya and other animation software.
Strong knowledge of Maya character rigging.
3+ years’ experience working as a technical animator on shipped titles
Solid understanding of object oriented code design in languages such as python and C#.
Experience working with game engine animation systems.
Good knowledge of Motion Capture techniques.
Bonus Qualifications:
Solid understanding of human and animal anatomy.
Scripting in MEL.
About Us
World class games start with world class talent. This is a unique time in Activision’s history – and one of the most exciting opportunities to join us
Activision Blizzard, headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, is the premier worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment software like Call of Duty, Destiny and the Blizzard Entertainment Franchises.
High Moon Studios
Founded in 2002, High Moon Studios is an award-winning studio that’s developed for blockbuster franchises like Call of Duty and Transformers. We are 100 people strong, located in the always-sunny beachside city of Carlsbad, California.
Our goal is simple: make game experiences that kick ass and blow minds
High Moon Studios is led by award winning veterans and a crack production staff that have over 200 years of combined development experience. We work hard. We play hard.
It’s time to add world class talent as we partner with Bungie to work on their ground-breaking Destiny Franchise.Employment Type: Full-Time