R026851 Senior Technical Animator

Job description

Senior Rigging Artist / Technical Animator Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for an Senior Rigging Artist / Technical Animator to support the development of an exciting new IP. Youll join a collaborative team dedicated to creating complex, high-quality, and believable content. In this role, youll contribute to a studio culture grounded in inclusivity, mutual respect (for one another and our players), thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration. Responsibilities Build and maintain animator-friendly control rigs for 3D characters, creatures, and props using the in-house Maya rigging pipeline Develop and maintain rigging tools, scripts, and pipeline integrations (Python, MEL) to streamline rig setup and automate repetitive tasks Apply advanced techniques (e.g., data-driven or scan-based rig generation, machine learningassisted blend shapes) where appropriate Prepare and export rigged assets from Maya into the game engine, ensuring compatibility with in-house import pipelines and automated build systems Document tools, workflows, and processes in clear, accessible language Proactively identify and implement solutions to technical challenges in animation and character s...