Rigging Artist

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Job Title:
Rigging Artist

Requisition ID:
R026903

Job Description:

Rigging Artist / Technical Animator

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Rigging Artist / Technical Animator to support the development of a new IP.

Feed your creativity while collaborating with our team of highly-skilled developers to build something innovative, exhilarating, and expansively entertaining!

As a member of the project, you'll help 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.

You'll help us by...

• Building and maintaining animator-friendly control rigs for 3D characters, creatures, and props using the in-house Maya rigging pipeline
• Applying advanced techniques (e.g., data-driven or scan-based rig generation, machine learning-assisted blend shapes) where appropriate
• Preparing and exporting rigged assets from Maya into the game engine, ensuring compatibility with in-house import pipelines and automated build systems
• Documenting tools, workflows, and processes in clear, accessible language
• Identifying and implementing solutions to technical challenges in animation and character systems

You're awesome 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 and optimizing rigs 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 Rez, PyPI packaging, 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. We're driven 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 Hawk's™ 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.

We're not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we're forging 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.

We're in 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?

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