Character Technical Artist
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Job Location:
Cupertino, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a Character Technical Artist in the AIML Simulation group you will have an opportunity tobe part of an innovation-focused organization within Apple that is developing simulations andgenerating synthetic data. You will be able to work on highly ambitious and impactful simulationprojects. This team has a strong focus on enabling AIML-based features and products. Our idealteam member brings experience but is also fearless when it comes to trying new things and iswilling to iterate on ideas. We value team members who can quickly prototype iterating all theway to high-quality implementations. Moreover we value team members who can collaborateeffectively with cross-functional teams across the organization.
- At least 5 years of experience working as a Rigger or Character Technical Director in
- animation VFX and/or video games
- Expertise in using/extending/designing digital asset pipelines that can handle large-scale
- character generation and customization such as for feature films and games.
- Strong knowledge of character rigging principles anatomy and deformation.
- Experienced Maya user
- Experience with Maya Houdini or other DCCs programming APIs
- Strong Python scripting skills
- Familiarity with muscle cloth hair/fur systems and corrective blendshape workflows.
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to balance animator needs with technical constraints.
- Experience with hair/fur systems (e.g. XGen Houdini Groom)
- Skilled at modern human character modeling:
- Digital sculpting modeling simulating and command of mesh topology.
- Understanding of shading lighting structure texturing and materials.
- Familiarity with USD format and tools
- C programming experienceC programming experience
Key Skills
- 3ds Max
- Computer Graphics
- Perforce
- Zbrush
- Unreal Engine
- Maya
- Painting
- Teaching
- Adobe Photoshop
- Digital Art
- Music Therapy
- Unity
About Company
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