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Get a job: Treyarch is hiring a technical animator

"The Technical Animator will produce animation assets and also be the Animation Department’s facilitator. The ideal candidate will be fluent with Motion Builder and motion-capture editing."

Kris Ligman, Blogger

November 18, 2013

2 Min Read

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Technical Animator, Treyarch/Activision

Location: Santa Monica, CA We are seeking an experienced Technical Animator to join our team. The Technical Animator will produce animation assets and also be the Animation Department’s facilitator. Treyarch is home to some of the industry's best and brightest talent, and has garnered a reputation for being one of the industry's premier art, design and technology powerhouses. The studio's successful track record of releasing AAA blockbuster hits, extensive infrastructure and strong management provides a solid foundation from which it can successfully pioneer major franchises and build on our successes to date. A successful Technical Animator will be first and foremost a hands-on Animator capable to produce high quality animations. The ideal candidate will be fluent with Motion Builder and motion-capture editing. He/she will also be able to understand and balance departmental quality goals with the game’s performance and memory budgets. This position will push for optimal CG look and animation fidelity within the studio. The Technical Animator will also identify potential issues and deploy correct solutions. This role will support the animation production pipeline and improve workflow. While working with the Animation Department and studio leads, he/she will develop and refine existing tools to ensure that the Animation Department operates smoothly. The Technical Animator will balance technical imperatives with creative needs to deliver the highest quality animations on time. Additionally, the Technical Animator will provide relevant input which will influence character design, technological direction and tool development. Interested? Apply now.

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