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AGBO Films LLC

Technical Artist, Character

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

Perform all other duties as assigned Qualifications & Skills: * 3-5 years of professional experience as a Character TD or Character Technical Artist in games/interactive media. Experience working on ...

AGBO

Technical Artist, Character

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Perform all other duties as assigned Qualifications & Skills: * 3-5 years of professional experience as a Character TD or Character Technical Artist in games/interactive media. Experience working on ...

AGBO

Technical Artist, Character

Los Angeles, CA

$90K - $110K/yr

Perform all other duties as assigned Qualifications & Skills: * 3-5 years of professional experience as a Character TD or Character Technical Artist in games/interactive media. Experience working on ...

AGBO

Technical Artist, Character

Raleigh, NC

$123K - $147K/yr

Perform all other duties as assigned Qualifications & Skills: * 3-5 years of professional experience as a Character TD or Character Technical Artist in games/interactive media. Experience working on ...

AGBO Films LLC

Technical Artist, Character

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Perform all other duties as assigned Qualifications & Skills: * 3-5 years of professional experience as a Character TD or Character Technical Artist in games/interactive media. Experience working on ...

AGBO

Technical Artist, Character

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

Perform all other duties as assigned Qualifications & Skills: * 3-5 years of professional experience as a Character TD or Character Technical Artist in games/interactive media. Experience working on ...

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Market Supervision Manager - Vienna, VA

Marlton, NJ · On-site

$91K - $145K/yr

TD Wealth The Market Supervision Manager partners closely with the Wealth Market Leader(s) and will ... the good character, business reputation, qualifications and experience of an applicant for ...

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Market Supervision Manager - Vienna, VA

Greenville, SC · On-site

$91K - $145K/yr

TD Wealth The Market Supervision Manager partners closely with the Wealth Market Leader(s) and will ... the good character, business reputation, qualifications and experience of an applicant for ...

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How much do character td jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for character td in the United States is $19.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Character TD, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Character TD (Technical Director), you need a solid understanding of character rigging, anatomy, and 3D animation principles, often supported by a degree in computer graphics or a related field. Proficiency with software like Maya, Python scripting, and industry-standard rigging tools is crucial for building and maintaining complex character rigs. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills help you work effectively with animators and other departments. These abilities ensure high-quality, efficient character workflows that support creative vision and technical requirements in animation or VFX pipelines.

What is the difference between Character Td vs Costume Designer?

AspectCharacter TdCostume Designer
Required CredentialsRelevant certifications in costume design, theater, or related fieldsSimilar certifications in fashion or costume design
Work EnvironmentTheater, film, television productionsFilm, television, theater, fashion industry
Employer & Industry UsageProduction companies, theaters, studiosProduction houses, fashion houses, theaters
Common Search & ComparisonCharacter Td vs Costume Designer

Character Td and Costume Designer roles both involve costume creation for performances, but Character Td typically focuses on the technical and costume coordination aspects, while Costume Designers are responsible for the overall design and conceptualization of costumes. Both roles require similar credentials and work in related environments, often within the entertainment industry.

What are some common challenges Character TDs face when collaborating with animators and modelers?

Character TDs often serve as a bridge between the modeling and animation teams, ensuring that character rigs are both technically robust and animator-friendly. Challenges can arise from balancing the artistic vision of modelers with the practical needs of animators, such as creating rigs that are flexible yet stable and easy to use. Effective communication and iterative feedback are crucial, as Character TDs frequently need to adjust rigs based on animator input or adapt to last-minute design changes. Building strong relationships with both teams helps streamline workflows and leads to better end results.

What are Character TDs?

Character TDs, or Character Technical Directors, are professionals in animation, film, and video game industries responsible for creating and maintaining character rigs. They develop the technical frameworks that allow animators to manipulate 3D character models, ensuring characters move naturally and expressively. Character TDs blend artistic understanding with technical skills in scripting, rigging, and simulation to support the animation pipeline. Their work is essential for efficient and believable character animation in productions.
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Technical Artist, Character

AGBO Films LLC

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

About the Company:
Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the future of film and television. The Russo Brothers and AGBO have generated more than $7 billion at the global box office, including Avengers: Endgame. The studio's projects include Academy Award-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once, Netflix hits The Gray Man and Extraction, and Prime Video's visceral thriller The Bluff and the global Citadel franchise. Citadel Season 2 premieres in May 2026.
AGBO is currently in production with Netflix on Tygo and Mercenary, both part of the Extraction universe, as well as with Lionsgate on John Rambo, a prequel to the iconic franchise. The studio is in post-production on The Whisper Man, starring Robert De Niro, and Avengers: Doomsday, which will be released December 18, 2026. AGBO will begin shooting Avengers: Secret Wars later this year. Both upcoming Avengers films are directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and co-produced by AGBO and Marvel Studios.
In 2023, AGBO welcomed Donald Mustard-former Chief Creative Officer at Epic Games and co-creator of Fortnite-as a partner. Mustard brings a bold creative vision to AGBO: to expand what storytelling can be through immersive, interconnected worlds that span across media. We're building the future of storytelling-and we're looking for bold, creative minds to help shape it. If you're ready to help define what comes next, we'd love to meet you.
Position Summary:
AGBO is looking for a Technical Artist, Character to drive the technical quality and pipeline integrity of our characters - from high-resolution sculpts through fully rigged, characters and NPCs. You will partner closely with Character Artists, Animators, Riggers and Engineers to ensure our cast looks and moves exactly as intended.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Define and maintain workflows for mesh import, LOD generation, skinning, morph targets, and engine integration
  • Diagnose and resolve character related technical issues.
  • Author character shaders and skin subsurface scattering, hair and strange rendering, eye shaders, cloth, and layered material blending
  • Develop and maintain scripts and plugins supporting riggers and animators, including corrective shapes, space switching, and deformer optimization
  • Review and optimize skin weights, joint counts, and influence limits across hero and background character tiers
  • Configure skeletal meshes, physics assets, LOD chains, Groom assets, and control rig setups into Unreal Engine
  • Partner with animators on IK rigs, animation Blueprints, cloth and physics simulations
  • Author, maintain and troubleshoot existing character creation workflows and pipeline efficiency to ensure performance and stability
  • Interface with internal artist teams and codevelopers to maintain milestone cadences
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:
  • 3-5 years of professional experience as a Character TD or Character Technical Artist in games/interactive media. Experience working on and shipping AAA preferred.
  • Deep knowledge and experience working in Unreal Engine 5 - Skeletal Mesh, Control Rig, Groom, Physical Assets
  • Expert-level Maya skills - rigging, skinning, deformers, and Python/MEL scripting
  • HLSL shader authoring experience focused on skin, hair, and other character materials
  • Deep understanding of PBR texturing for character
  • Experience with facial rigging, blend shapes, and FACS-based setups
  • Ability to profile and optimize GPU skinning and character rendering costs

Additional Information:
  • This role is based in Los Angeles, CA or Raleigh, NC and only candidates located in or willing to relocate to the area will be considered.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

AGBO Labs LLC is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education, and experience.
AGBO participates in E-Verify - English | Spanish
The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent to this position.

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