Orange, CA · On-site
$88K - $120K/yr
Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to ensure animations align with gameplay mechanics and technical constraints. * Iterate and refine animations based on feedback from team members and ...
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Orange, CA · On-site
$88K - $120K/yr
Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to ensure animations align with gameplay mechanics and technical constraints. * Iterate and refine animations based on feedback from team members and ...
Description This role requires a deep understanding of animation artistry, technical proficiency in Maya, and the ability to work within real-time constraints while maintaining high creative ...
Description This role requires a deep understanding of animation artistry, technical proficiency in Maya, and the ability to work within real-time constraints while maintaining high creative ...
Orange, CA · On-site
$88K - $120K/yr
Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to ensure animations align with gameplay mechanics and technical constraints. * Iterate and refine animations based on feedback from team members and ...
Orange, CA · On-site
$88K - $120K/yr
Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to ensure animations align with gameplay mechanics and technical constraints. * Iterate and refine animations based on feedback from team members and ...
Orange, CA · On-site
$88K - $120K/yr
Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to ensure animations align with gameplay mechanics and technical constraints. * Iterate and refine animations based on feedback from team members and ...
Orange, CA · On-site
$88K - $120K/yr
Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to ensure animations align with gameplay mechanics and technical constraints. * Iterate and refine animations based on feedback from team members and ...
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$150K - $277K/yr
Description This role requires a deep understanding of animation artistry, technical proficiency in Maya, and the ability to work within real-time constraints while maintaining high creative ...
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$150K - $277K/yr
Description This role requires a deep understanding of animation artistry, technical proficiency in Maya, and the ability to work within real-time constraints while maintaining high creative ...
Reno, NV · On-site
$110K - $135K/yr
As Animator, you will create dynamic 2D animations for characters, environments, and special ... Collaborate with illustrators, developers, and the team to solve creative or technical challenges.
Reno, NV · On-site
$110K - $135K/yr
As Animator, you will create dynamic 2D animations for characters, environments, and special ... Collaborate with illustrators, developers, and the team to solve creative or technical challenges.
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 ...
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 ...
Reno, NV · Hybrid
Hybrid in Reno, NV What You Will Do As Animator, you will create dynamic 2D animations for ... Collaborate with illustrators, developers, and the team to solve creative or technical challenges.
Reno, NV · Hybrid
Hybrid in Reno, NV What You Will Do As Animator, you will create dynamic 2D animations for ... Collaborate with illustrators, developers, and the team to solve creative or technical challenges.
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 ...
New
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 ...
New
Irvine, CA · On-site
Partnering with cross-discipline leads (design, engineering, art, production) to align animation with gameplay systems, technical realities, and the overall player experience. * Owning combat feel ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
Partnering with cross-discipline leads (design, engineering, art, production) to align animation with gameplay systems, technical realities, and the overall player experience. * Owning combat feel ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
The position requires strong technical expertise, creativity, and the ability to produce complex ... Create animations and models that represent both concrete subject matter and abstract concepts.
Huntsville, AL · On-site
The position requires strong technical expertise, creativity, and the ability to produce complex ... Create animations and models that represent both concrete subject matter and abstract concepts.
$88K - $120K/yr
Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to ensure animations align with gameplay mechanics and technical constraints. * Iterate and refine animations based on feedback from team members and ...
$88K - $120K/yr
Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to ensure animations align with gameplay mechanics and technical constraints. * Iterate and refine animations based on feedback from team members and ...
$108K - $123K/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 ...
$108K - $123K/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 ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
The position requires strong technical expertise, creativity, and the ability to produce complex ... Create animations and models that represent both concrete subject matter and abstract concepts.
Huntsville, AL · On-site
The position requires strong technical expertise, creativity, and the ability to produce complex ... Create animations and models that represent both concrete subject matter and abstract concepts.
Reno, NV · Hybrid
Hybrid in Reno, NV What You Will Do As Animator, you will create dynamic 2D animations for ... Collaborate with illustrators, developers, and the team to solve creative or technical challenges.
Reno, NV · Hybrid
Hybrid in Reno, NV What You Will Do As Animator, you will create dynamic 2D animations for ... Collaborate with illustrators, developers, and the team to solve creative or technical challenges.
Irvine, CA · On-site +1
Partnering with cross-discipline leads (design, engineering, art, production) to align animation with gameplay systems, technical realities, and the overall player experience. * Owning combat feel ...
Irvine, CA · On-site +1
Partnering with cross-discipline leads (design, engineering, art, production) to align animation with gameplay systems, technical realities, and the overall player experience. * Owning combat feel ...
$76.92 - $86.06/hr
Develop high-quality animations for gameplay characters, ensuring alignment with artistic direction and technical standards. * Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in ...
$76.92 - $86.06/hr
Develop high-quality animations for gameplay characters, ensuring alignment with artistic direction and technical standards. * Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to implement animations in ...
Cheyenne, WY · On-site +1
$98K - $112K/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 ...
Cheyenne, WY · On-site +1
$98K - $112K/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 ...
Huntsville, AL · On-site
The position requires strong technical expertise, creativity, and the ability to produce complex ... Create animations and models that represent both concrete subject matter and abstract concepts.
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Huntsville, AL · On-site
The position requires strong technical expertise, creativity, and the ability to produce complex ... Create animations and models that represent both concrete subject matter and abstract concepts.
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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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Orange, CA • On-site
$88K - $120K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 7 days ago
At Ember Lab, our goal is to create powerful, transformative experiences that impact people for a lifetime. Having released our debut game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, in 2021 this journey is just beginning. We’re looking for collaborative team members who share our passion for storytelling and are eager to help us shape the future of Ember Lab.
We believe a strong, collaborative environment is critical to creating memorable experiences. As a Senior Gameplay Animator, you will conceptualize, design, develop and execute 3D animations. You will collaborate across teams to bring these animations and Ember Lab work to life!
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The standard annual base salary range for this role in the U.S. is $88,000 - $120,000 USD. Actual pay will vary depending on experience, qualifications, performance and location. The base salary range for locations outside of the U.S. will be adjusted according to location.
At Ember Lab, we like to keep things professional and straightforward when it comes to hiring. All of our recruitment happens through official channels like an Ember Lab email, our recruitment platform BambooHR, or LinkedIn.
If you ever get a message from someone claiming to be us through an unexpected or suspicious platform, it’s probably not legit—feel free to ignore it or give us a heads-up at contact@emberlab.com.
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Motion picture and video production
1 - 10 Employees
Orange, CA, US
2009
