Expert Technical Animator

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Job Title: Expert Technical Animator Requisition ID: R026851 Job Description: Expert Rigging Artist / Technical Animator Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for an Expert Rigging Artist / Technical Animator to support the development of an exciting new IP. You’ll join a collaborative team dedicated to creating complex, high-quality, and believable content. In this role, you’ll 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 learning–assisted 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 - Pro...