$94K - $120K/yr
Creature Technical Directors design and build animation setups and systems, and partner with ... * Assist in development & maintenance of systems and workflows for animating and rigging ...
$94K - $120K/yr
Creature Technical Directors design and build animation setups and systems, and partner with ... * Assist in development & maintenance of systems and workflows for animating and rigging ...
Boston, MA · On-site +1
$115K - $131K/yr
... Technical Animation, and Engineering. Your goal will be to ensure animation content and runtime ... Create pre-visualizations and prototypes to assist in communication and development. * Create high ...
Boston, MA · On-site +1
$115K - $131K/yr
... Technical Animation, and Engineering. Your goal will be to ensure animation content and runtime ... Create pre-visualizations and prototypes to assist in communication and development. * Create high ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$115K - $131K/yr
... Technical Animation, and Engineering. Your goal will be to ensure animation content and runtime ... Create pre-visualizations and prototypes to assist in communication and development. * Create high ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$115K - $131K/yr
... Technical Animation, and Engineering. Your goal will be to ensure animation content and runtime ... Create pre-visualizations and prototypes to assist in communication and development. * Create high ...
Blending artistic expertise and technical ability, the 3D Animator will bring visually stimulating ... - Assist in creating entertaining Unity3D transitions to and from game features - Create high ...
Blending artistic expertise and technical ability, the 3D Animator will bring visually stimulating ... - Assist in creating entertaining Unity3D transitions to and from game features - Create high ...
$2.4K - $2.8K/wk
Assistant Editor, Feature Animation The Assistant Editor is responsible for technical and organizational editorial work from pre-production through post production. Assistant Editor is responsible ...
$2.4K - $2.8K/wk
Assistant Editor, Feature Animation The Assistant Editor is responsible for technical and organizational editorial work from pre-production through post production. Assistant Editor is responsible ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$2.4K - $2.8K/wk
Assistant Editor, Feature Animation The Assistant Editor is responsible for technical and organizational editorial work from pre-production through post production. Assistant Editor is responsible ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$2.4K - $2.8K/wk
Assistant Editor, Feature Animation The Assistant Editor is responsible for technical and organizational editorial work from pre-production through post production. Assistant Editor is responsible ...
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
You will be expected to assist with project scheduling providing accurate time estimations for the ... Particles / Animations / Visual FXs for the game * 3D Models / Textures * Assisting creatives in ...
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
You will be expected to assist with project scheduling providing accurate time estimations for the ... Particles / Animations / Visual FXs for the game * 3D Models / Textures * Assisting creatives in ...
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$81 - $91/hr
Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams on project scope, timelines, and technical trade-offs. Nice to Have * 3D Animation/Design experience. * Basic coding or scripting knowledge to assist ...
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$81 - $91/hr
Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams on project scope, timelines, and technical trade-offs. Nice to Have * 3D Animation/Design experience. * Basic coding or scripting knowledge to assist ...
$125K - $150K/yr
... * Assist in developing standards, processes, and proprietary tools alongside Production and ... Bachelor of Arts in art/animation or technical degree or equivalent industry experience. * At least ...
$125K - $150K/yr
... * Assist in developing standards, processes, and proprietary tools alongside Production and ... Bachelor of Arts in art/animation or technical degree or equivalent industry experience. * At least ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$125K - $150K/yr
... * Assist in developing standards, processes, and proprietary tools alongside Production and ... Bachelor of Arts in art/animation or technical degree or equivalent industry experience. * At least ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$125K - $150K/yr
... * Assist in developing standards, processes, and proprietary tools alongside Production and ... Bachelor of Arts in art/animation or technical degree or equivalent industry experience. * At least ...
... Assistant Professor for the Department of Digital Art and Design, in Game Design and Technical Art ... animation, game design, real-time engines, and emerging creative technologies, and help prepare ...
... Assistant Professor for the Department of Digital Art and Design, in Game Design and Technical Art ... animation, game design, real-time engines, and emerging creative technologies, and help prepare ...
... Assistant Professor for the Department of Digital Art and Design, in Game Design and Technical Art ... animation, game design, real-time engines, and emerging creative technologies, and help prepare ...
... Assistant Professor for the Department of Digital Art and Design, in Game Design and Technical Art ... animation, game design, real-time engines, and emerging creative technologies, and help prepare ...
... Assistant Professor for the Department of Digital Art and Design, in Game Design and Technical Art ... animation, game design, real-time engines, and emerging creative technologies, and help prepare ...
... Assistant Professor for the Department of Digital Art and Design, in Game Design and Technical Art ... animation, game design, real-time engines, and emerging creative technologies, and help prepare ...
... Assistant Professor for the Department of Digital Art and Design, in Game Design and Technical Art ... animation, game design, real-time engines, and emerging creative technologies, and help prepare ...
... Assistant Professor for the Department of Digital Art and Design, in Game Design and Technical Art ... animation, game design, real-time engines, and emerging creative technologies, and help prepare ...
$139K - $166K/yr
The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of art and animation pipelines in general ... The Technical Artist will assist teams of artists in tackling projects and be equipped to provide ...
$139K - $166K/yr
The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of art and animation pipelines in general ... The Technical Artist will assist teams of artists in tackling projects and be equipped to provide ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$139K - $166K/yr
The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of art and animation pipelines in general ... The Technical Artist will assist teams of artists in tackling projects and be equipped to provide ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$139K - $166K/yr
The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of art and animation pipelines in general ... The Technical Artist will assist teams of artists in tackling projects and be equipped to provide ...
Madison, WI · On-site
$16.75 - $22/hr
... Assist and advise students who have problems with assignments, tests, grades, course content ... Maintain certification as an instructor with the Wisconsin Technical College System. Comply with ...
Madison, WI · On-site
$16.75 - $22/hr
... Assist and advise students who have problems with assignments, tests, grades, course content ... Maintain certification as an instructor with the Wisconsin Technical College System. Comply with ...
Gainesville, FL · On-site
$70K - $80K/yr
Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required ... Work closely with the Assistant Director of Video Production & Content Strategy to uphold and ...
Gainesville, FL · On-site
$70K - $80K/yr
Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required ... Work closely with the Assistant Director of Video Production & Content Strategy to uphold and ...
The part-time Technical Assistant III in Interior Architecture serves as the key technical contact ... animation software. * Ability to proactively anticipate needs, make suggestions and think ...
The part-time Technical Assistant III in Interior Architecture serves as the key technical contact ... animation software. * Ability to proactively anticipate needs, make suggestions and think ...
Providence, RI · On-site
$37K - $44K/yr
The part-time Technical Assistant III in Interior Architecture serves as the key technical contact ... animation software. * Ability to proactively anticipate needs, make suggestions and think ...
Providence, RI · On-site
$37K - $44K/yr
The part-time Technical Assistant III in Interior Architecture serves as the key technical contact ... animation software. * Ability to proactively anticipate needs, make suggestions and think ...
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San Francisco, CA
$94K - $120K/yr
Full-time
Posted 8 days ago
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Job Posting Title:
Creature Technical Director (Character Technical Artist / Rigger) - Expression of Interest - ILM San Francisco (Project Hire)Req ID:
10156277Job Description:
Position SummaryWe are looking for a creative problem solver who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great storytelling that defines ILM Immersive.
Creature Technical Directors design and build animation setups and systems, and partner with Modelers, Animators, Designers, and Engineers to bring our characters to life.
What You'll DoDesign, build and test advanced animation rigs, setups, systems and workflows for a variety of ultra high-end characters, creatures, vehicles and props via Maya, Unreal and ILM's proprietary toolsets.
Assist in development & maintenance of systems and workflows for animating and rigging characters which expedite our character setup and animation process, as well as writing scripts to facilitate art production when required.
Up to date on the industry standard tools and systems (in Unreal Engine, Maya, etc.) and constantly curious about promising new techniques for skeletons, facial animation methodologies, and constraints used for character animation.
Develop familiarity of proprietary toolsets & workflows in the ILM pipeline, integrating as necessary with established best-practices for real-time production workflow, adapting and evolving to solve problems within that hybrid framework. This position calls for an individual who enjoys the difficulty of solving problems, with a keen attention to detail and sense of anticipation.
Consult in development of breakdowns, task lists, estimates, schedules, milestones and overall project goals as necessary; participate in project stand-ups, meetings, and reviews.
Actively participate in concept testing of new ideas and building of rapid prototypes.
3+ years experience as a Character TD, Technical Artist-Rigger or Technical Animator role for AAA game development, directly supporting the production with rigging, scripting & tool development.
2+ years production experience with Maya, Maya API.
Excellent working knowledge of scripting - Maya Python/PyMEL, C++ API, and PySide/PyQt GUI design experience.
Knowledgeable of the real-time art production pipeline & process for different types of asset creation - especially of potential pitfalls and other risks involved with movement mechanics & deformation.
Strong grasp of basic animation principles, clear understanding of anatomy, kinematics & deformation.
Extensive experience with integration of performance capture animation for both body & face.
Experience with run-time, blend-tree based animation systems. Unreal and Maya experience preferred.
Bonus points for:
Deep knowledge of Unreal Animation features & toolsets: blueprints, component anims, physics-based anims, Sequencer, Control Rig
Experience with cloth, hair, fracturing and rigid simulations
Working knowledge of Linux, Perforce, Linear Algebra
VFX production experience
Experience or interest in the creation of VR & MR experiences
* A portfolio / reel submission - including a detailed breakdown of your work in each section - is required with all applications.
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