Associate Technical Animator
First Contact is looking for an Associate Technical animator to join our Technical Animation Department. This is a unique opportunity to join a team of game industry experts tackling the challenges of creating innovative games which use software and hardware technologies in new ways. The ideal candidate has experience and passion for rigging, problem solver and a creative thinker.
Job Responsibilities
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Maintain, evolve, and polish existing rigs and skins as Tech evolves
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Process new assets
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Work with Technical Art / Tools departments to help develop Rig Tools for streamlining Rigging processes
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Utilize both proprietary and Maya tools and techniques to deliver highly-functional, dynamic and robust, game ready assets
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Ongoing RnD toward improved rigging and deformation solutions and structured workflows in Maya
Required Experience
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1+ year as a professional Rigger (Games or Film)
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Passionate about Rigging and comfortable with its nuances
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Applicable knowledge of Maya’s tools for Rigging
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Basic Maya animation skills
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Proficient with Python / Mel scripting in Maya
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Excited about the future of VR / Realtime
Stand out with bonus features
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Working knowledge of Unreal systems related to Control Rig, Characters and Animation
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Mocap pipeline experience
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Enjoy keeping up with the latest industry techniques and experimenting with implementing their own ideas
Submission Requirements
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Resume
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Cover Letter (optional)
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A demo reel demonstrating your rigging and technical abilities. (Please provide a breakdown of your contributions to what we see on the demo reel if it’s not 100% your work.)
Only digital artwork submissions such as website, blog or online album will be accepted
How to apply
Must be eligible to work in the US. Option for remote work if living inside of California.
