Rigging Artist
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R026903Job Description:
Rigging Artist / Technical Animator
Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Rigging Artist / Technical Animator to support the development of anew IP.
Feed your creativity while collaborating with our team ofhighly-skilleddevelopers to build something innovative exhilarating and expansively entertaining!
As a member of the projectyoullhelp take the studio and our game from great to even better with a focus on inclusivity mutual respect (for ourselves and our players) thoughtfulness empathy professionalism and collaboration.
Youllhelp us by
Buildingandmaintaininganimator-friendly control rigs for 3D characters creatures and props using the in-house Maya rigging pipeline
ingadvanced techniques (e.g. data-driven or scan-based rig generation machine learningassisted blend shapes) where appropriate
Preparingand exportingrigged assets from Maya into the game engine ensuring compatibility with in-house import pipelines and automated build systems
Documentingtools workflows and processes in clear accessible language
Identifyingand implementingsolutions to technical challenges in animation and character systems
Youreawesome because you have
Experience in a Technical Animator Technical Artist Character TD or similar role with a strong focus on rigging systems for games or high-end CG production
Deep understanding of weight painting workflows and skinning algorithms to support high-quality deformations
Ability to balance visual fidelity with real-time performance requirements including profiling andoptimizingrigs in engine
Strong understanding of animation principles and their application in keyframe and procedural animation
Working knowledge of Python and MEL for tool development and pipeline scripting
In-depth understanding of character anatomy and the ability to apply that knowledge across a range of asset types
Bonus points for
Experience with C C# or other programming languages
Familiarity with RezPyPIpackaging or studio tool deployment workflows
Not sure you meet all the qualifications Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do! At Activision we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
Our World
At Activision we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment.Weredriven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty Crash Bandicoot Tony Hawks Pro Skater and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products our press start is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative fun thrilling and engaging entertainment experiences.
Werenot just looking back at our decades-long legacy;wereforging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate creative and diverse teams within our organization.
Werein the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future
#elsewhere
Key Skills
- Acting
- Drawing
- Mainframe
- Innovations
- Coding
- Creativity
- proprietary tools
- Visual Effects
- Modeling
- Rigging
- Animation
- VFX
- Topology
- 3D production
- Problem Solving Skills
About Company
Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, we’re the team behind Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and Call of Duty: WWII. As one of the top video game developers in the industry, we dive head first into every new project, ready to ideate and create. The strength of our teams makes us not ... View more
