New York, NY · On-site
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 ...
New York, NY · On-site
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 ...
Princeton, NJ · On-site
$71K - $89K/yr
Translate technical and business concepts into easy-to-understand visual stories. * Collaborate with designers, developers, marketers, product teams, and subject-matter experts. * Produce animations ...
Princeton, NJ · On-site
$71K - $89K/yr
Translate technical and business concepts into easy-to-understand visual stories. * Collaborate with designers, developers, marketers, product teams, and subject-matter experts. * Produce animations ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$119K - $135K/yr
We are looking for an animator that is capable of being the bridge between art and technical teams by designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex runtime animation systems and character ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$119K - $135K/yr
We are looking for an animator that is capable of being the bridge between art and technical teams by designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex runtime animation systems and character ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$126K - $227K/yr
We are looking for an animator that is capable of being the bridge between art and technical teams by designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex runtime animation systems and character ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$126K - $227K/yr
We are looking for an animator that is capable of being the bridge between art and technical teams by designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex runtime animation systems and character ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$119K - $135K/yr
Collaborate with the Animation, Design, and Engineering teams to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve in-game animation implementation issues and animation-related technical challenges * Take ownership ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$119K - $135K/yr
Collaborate with the Animation, Design, and Engineering teams to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve in-game animation implementation issues and animation-related technical challenges * Take ownership ...
Denver, NC · On-site +1
This role requires strong leadership skills, technical knowledge of animation tools (especially Maya), and the ability to solve creative and technical challenges while meeting deadlines. The lead ...
Denver, NC · On-site +1
This role requires strong leadership skills, technical knowledge of animation tools (especially Maya), and the ability to solve creative and technical challenges while meeting deadlines. The lead ...
Cary, NC · On-site
As a TDiA, you will use your animation sense and technical understanding of character animation to design and create gameplay animation systems that facilitate appealing, high-quality character ...
Cary, NC · On-site
As a TDiA, you will use your animation sense and technical understanding of character animation to design and create gameplay animation systems that facilitate appealing, high-quality character ...
Reno, NV · On-site +1
$105K - $120K/yr
... animators ... Working closely with Game Designers, Engineers, Technical Artists, and Art peers, you will drive a ...
Reno, NV · On-site +1
$105K - $120K/yr
... animators ... Working closely with Game Designers, Engineers, Technical Artists, and Art peers, you will drive a ...
North Bethesda, MD · On-site
... Animator to bring ideas, products, and stories to life through compelling motion design and ... The ideal candidate blends strong visual storytelling with technical execution, works efficiently ...
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North Bethesda, MD · On-site
... Animator to bring ideas, products, and stories to life through compelling motion design and ... The ideal candidate blends strong visual storytelling with technical execution, works efficiently ...
Reno, NV · On-site +1
$105K - $120K/yr
... animators ... Working closely with Game Designers, Engineers, Technical Artists, and Art peers, you will drive a ...
Reno, NV · On-site +1
$105K - $120K/yr
... animators ... Working closely with Game Designers, Engineers, Technical Artists, and Art peers, you will drive a ...
Novato, CA · On-site
$123K - $182K/yr
As a Lead Gameplay Animator at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team to help ... S. teams and international partners, as well as to handle specialized technical documentation ...
Novato, CA · On-site
$123K - $182K/yr
As a Lead Gameplay Animator at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team to help ... S. teams and international partners, as well as to handle specialized technical documentation ...
Grapevine, TX · On-site
This is a hands-on production role for someone who can read technical documentation, apply mechanical reasoning, and translate complex written instructions into clear, meaningful animation. Key ...
Grapevine, TX · On-site
This is a hands-on production role for someone who can read technical documentation, apply mechanical reasoning, and translate complex written instructions into clear, meaningful animation. Key ...
This is a hands-on production role for someone who can read technical documentation, apply mechanical reasoning, and translate complex written instructions into clear, meaningful animation. Key ...
Quick apply
This is a hands-on production role for someone who can read technical documentation, apply mechanical reasoning, and translate complex written instructions into clear, meaningful animation. Key ...
Leverage experience from the film and game industries to optimize motion capture and keyframe animation pipelines, solve technical challenges, and enhance the overall quality and expressiveness of ...
Leverage experience from the film and game industries to optimize motion capture and keyframe animation pipelines, solve technical challenges, and enhance the overall quality and expressiveness of ...
OR · On-site +1
$105K - $120K/yr
Develop high-quality animations for gameplay characters, ensuring alignment with artistic direction and technical standards. * Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in ...
OR · On-site +1
$105K - $120K/yr
Develop high-quality animations for gameplay characters, ensuring alignment with artistic direction and technical standards. * Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in ...
Technical Skills: Strong portfolio demonstrating skills in performance animation, both body and face. * Proficiency in lip sync animation. * Ability to hand-key animate and enhance motion capture ...
Technical Skills: Strong portfolio demonstrating skills in performance animation, both body and face. * Proficiency in lip sync animation. * Ability to hand-key animate and enhance motion capture ...
Bellevue, WA · On-site
Technical Skills: Strong portfolio demonstrating skills in performance animation, both body and face. * Proficiency in lip sync animation. * Ability to hand-key animate and enhance motion capture ...
Bellevue, WA · On-site
Technical Skills: Strong portfolio demonstrating skills in performance animation, both body and face. * Proficiency in lip sync animation. * Ability to hand-key animate and enhance motion capture ...
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
Understand and resolve technical issues relating to graphics (e.g., rendering, streaming, memory ... Mentor junior animators in related studios and throughout Game Development * Maintain well ...
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
Understand and resolve technical issues relating to graphics (e.g., rendering, streaming, memory ... Mentor junior animators in related studios and throughout Game Development * Maintain well ...
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A Technical Animator bridges the gap between art and programming in animation and game development. They create animation rigs, develop tools, and ensure characters and objects move smoothly and efficiently. Their work involves collaboration with animators, artists, and engineers to optimize animation processes and integrate assets into game engines. They also troubleshoot technical issues and improve workflows to enhance animation quality and performance.
As a Technical Animator, your daily tasks often include creating and maintaining character rigs, developing animation tools or scripts, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with artists and programmers to ensure smooth animation pipelines. You might also optimize assets for performance and work closely with designers to implement animations in game engines or other platforms. The role often involves both hands-on creative work and problem-solving technical challenges. Communication and teamwork are important, as you will regularly coordinate with various departments to deliver high-quality animated content efficiently.
To thrive as a Technical Animator, you need a solid foundation in 3D animation principles, rigging, scripting, and a relevant degree such as computer graphics or animation. Proficiency in software like Autodesk Maya, Blender, MotionBuilder, and scripting languages such as Python or MEL is typically required, along with knowledge of game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration skills, and clear communication help Technical Animators excel in cross-disciplinary teams. These competencies enable you to bridge creative and technical workflows, ensuring high-quality, efficient animation production for games, films, or other media.
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New York, NY • On-site
Full-time
Re-posted 18 days ago
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:
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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.
