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Senior Game Designer - Legends

Respawn

You have experience on a live service game in character design, and have strong enough technical and scripting abilities to work independently....What You'll Do… • Work with other disciplines to create the concept for a character • Create a playtestable prototype by kitbashing existing assets • See the character through production, including tuning, polishing, and writing robust, shippable script • Hold and communicate the vision for the character to your collaborators in other departments • Ensure a high quality release by bug fixing, balancing, and creating a thematically cohesive character • Work with other designers on to improve multiple parts of Apex • Playtest frequently and provide high quality feedback.

Intern - Development - Casting

Blumhouse

• Organized, technology savvy, and willing to take initiative • Must be good with time management and able to multitask Responsibilities: • Script breakdowns and story synopses – high volume of reading incoming screenplays across TV & features, generating character breakdowns & story synopses, as well as character grids • Extensive actor research – compiling information on upcoming theatre, Broadway, TV, and feature film actors, those that are emerging, with a particular eye towards identifying diverse talent • Updating and maintaining actor lists – this requires high attention to detail in regard to inputting accurate information and maintain existing formatting with uniformity • Editing and uploading auditions to casting databases, if needed • Perform basic administrative duties and day-to-day tasks • Watch Blumhouse movies and TV shows • Opportunities to attend creative company events, gatherings, and screenings in LA, however not mandatory • Commitment

Real-Time Visualization Shotmaker

Sony Pictures

Real-time Visualization Shotmaker (Project Hire) The Real-Time Visualization Shotmaker designs character performances and films them with virtual cameras to create cinematic sequences that reflect the filmmaker's vision....Responsibilities: • Manage and generate sequences of shots from storyboards and/or script pages to construct story • Work closely with prospective filmmakers, directors, Leads, and/or our Visualization Creative Director to interpret and drive implementing their creative notes • Shot creation including orchestrating character blocking, camera positioning, and performance capture • Perform motion capture for animation, including quality control and accentuating mocap animation. • Ideate and create realistic and compelling character animation following traditional animation principles. • Animation of creatures, props, and vehicles within their shot allotment. • Reports to the Creative Director Essential Skills: • 5+ years of experience in Unreal animation and camera work in engine • Shot and sequence generation with and without the use of storyboards and script • A film vocabulary of genre, shot design, sequence progression, camera moves, lighting styles, and acting

Expert Technical Animator

Activision

. • Create and maintain character rigs, ensuring they meet the functional and aesthetic needs of the project • Implement and optimize real-time animation solutions, including character dynamics and procedural animation. • Proactively seek innovative solutions to technical challenges in animation and character systems. • Provide feedback during code reviews to maintain high-quality standards • Document tools, workflows, and processes in a clear and user-friendly manner. • Support the animation team by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to animation production.

For Consideration At Lightbox Expo

Industrial Light & Magic

At LightBox Expo, we will be looking for talented artists with a passion for crafting compelling visuals across multiple disciplines and levels: Industrial Light & Magic: Modeling Artists (Character, Environment, Prop) Surfacing / Texture Artists Look Development Artists Rigging Artists Character FX Artists (Cloth, Hair, Fur Simulation) Character Animators Crowd Animators FX Artists Generalists Lighting Artists Compositing Artists Lucasfilm Animation: Asset Technical Directors Concept Designers (Mid-Level) Please note in your cover letter which position your experience most aligns with.

2d 3D Illustrator

Ubisoft

What you'll do • Design and deliver visuals for the in-game shop, including decorations, character customization cards, backgrounds, and seasonal assets. • Create high-quality, high-resolution images using existing game models while adhering to established artistic and technical standards. • Perform posing, lighting, and rendering in 3D software with tools like 3DS Max and Motion Builder. • Collaborate with team members to manage a high-volume workload of seasonal content while maintaining quality. • Adapt to different types of tasks and visuals, contributing as a generalist to a variety of creative outputs (e.g., ambient designs, accessories, character cards). • Retouch and refine your creations in Photoshop to produce polished and immersive deliverables. • Align your work with the color palettes and guidelines provided by the artistic direction.

Battlefield

Motive

We are looking for a Character Artist, External Development to oversee the quality and artistic consistency of externally developed character assets....Experience with Marvelous Designer is a plus. • Strong understanding of character anatomy, proportions, and dynamic posing. • A history of supporting others, prioritizing nurturing talent in others instead of solving the issue for them. • Experience in managing a backlog, working with estimates and delegating tasks to others. • Experience with managing outsource and/or co-dev relationships • Proven experience managing 3D assets in various stages of completion.

Technical Artist - EA Sports Technology

Electronic Arts

EA SPORTS Tech provides specialized technology teams working on modern character articulation and motion, content pipelines and workflows, machine learning, game security, dev ops, as well as long lead feature and technology development for all EA SPORTS titles....Your responsibilities and tasks will include: skeleton creation, character and object skinning, control rigging, cloth/hair simulation, asset maintenance, and script development....Your Qualifications: • At least 4 years of cinematic or games production experience. • Background in rigging and skinning complex assets • Effective at communicating with different audiences: artists, engineers, managers. • Experience scripting/programming in Python (knowledge of C++ a bonus). • Expertise with Autodesk Maya • Knowledge of human anatomy and animation principles Great to Have: • Understanding of / experience with game engines (commercial or proprietary) • Character simulation experience • Experience with / understanding of 3D mathematics • Experience with Houdini / procedural node graph systems • Familiarity with motion capture (data + acquisition) About Electronic Arts We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA.

Director

KRIS

. • Must be familiar with all aspects of television production including audio, switching, digital effects, camera operation and shot composition, lighting, and character generators. • Solid leadership skills. • Must be familiar with all aspects of television production lighting, character generators, and news automation. • Constant viewing of multiple video and computer monitors. • Flexible work hours required, including holidays, weekends, evenings and possible overtime hours....WHAT YOU'LL BRING: • Working knowledge of television station production equipment • Must be familiar with all aspects of television production including audio, switching, digital effects, camera operation and shot composition, lighting, and character generators • Good working knowledge of computers • Ability to handle multiple priorities under extreme time constraints with poise and skill • Solid leadership skills • Excellent knowledge of proper composition, grammar and spelling • Must have excellent communication skills; ability to give directions in a clear, efficient manner • Excellent organizational skills • Ability to work in a fast paced environment • Capable of working well with commercial clients while adding a creative look to commercial spots • Must be familiar with all aspects of television production, lighting, character generators, and news automation • Must be a team player • Ability to perform constant viewing of multiple video and computer monitors • F

Experienced Rigger

Sony Pictures Imageworks

Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc. 1285 W Pender St Vancouver, BC V6E 4B1 Project based, Full Time Language in work environment - English Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable Creates 3D character rigs and animation interface controls for skeletal motion systems and body/facial deformations....Successful candidates must be knowledgeable in writing utility scripts and core software tools in order to streamline the character set up process.

Creature Supervisor

Lucasfilm

This role is responsible for establishing the techniques and processes that bridge the gap between experienced artists/animators and programmers through ownership of the character/prop animation pipeline and implementation of tools to efficiently facilitate the creation of animated assets.... What You'll Do Lead a team of real-time Creature Technical Directors (''Creature TDs'') in creating and supporting a complete character pipeline to accomplish ILM's mission.... Minimum of 10 years experience in game development as a Character Technical Artist (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 shipped/released AAA titles as a Lead artist.... Expertise in Maya rigging techniques and experience with being responsible for supporting animation workflows and developing character pipelines and tools on a AAA product.... Portfolio that demonstrates professional tech art experience in the following areas: programming, tools and pipeline building, content management and optimization, character modeling, rigging, and animation.

Wbdj - Senior Manager Or Manager, Category Management Of Licensing

Warner Bros. Discovery

. • Good understanding of numbers and ability to make accurate sales projections • Extensive knowledge of Japanese market and the practices in dealing in the consumer products industry • Good understanding of Japanese character business and trends, and/or strong interest in character business and consumer trends • Good English communication skills is a strong plus Work Experience Minimum 10 years background required in a related industry or similar industries....Minimum 5 years of sales experience in dealing with both mass market and specialty retailers and buyers Minimum 5years of sales experience in at least one of the following industries is strongly preferred. • (Character) Licensing business • Consumer Product industry • Retail of character-related merchandise Minimum 5 years of experience working with a multi-national company is strongly preferred Additional Information On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros.

Animator

Netflix

We are seeking skilled Character Animators who have a strong command of acting, appeal, entertainment, weight, movement, anatomy, and dialogue....What You'll Do: • Bring stories to life by creating vivid, compelling, and believable character performances that effectively conveys the narrative

News Production Assistant

Nexstar

Experience on cameras, editing, floor managing, Wheatstone audio consoles and Ross Xpression character generator systems a plus.

Pipeline TD

Sony Pictures Imageworks

This entails developing and supporting procedures and tools to allow for a streamlined and efficient animation pipeline consisting of character rigging, character animation, simulation, props, layout, cameras, plates, geometry conversions, and general shot asset management.

Layout Artist

Skydance

. • Utilizes storyboard animatics to create 3d scenes through character blocking and acting. • Applies the visuals provided by character design and modelling to create the rough layout of the scenes. • Is responsible for the Cinematography of the film from Scouting through Final Camera Polish. • Keeps up on current artistic methodologies and on technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company in the development of a stronger creative and technical environment. • Breaks down the scenes properly and manages own work. • Collaborates with other team members, when necessary. • Follows the Supervisor's and Lead´s guidance.

Designer, Narrative Systems

Warner Bros. Discovery

. • Collaborate with writers, designers and the game director to champion story in design and provide narrative support for design elements, such as: story beat creation, game mechanics delivery, character profiles, character motivations, narrative feature design, player choices and player emotional journey as delivered through narrative during game development.

Experienced Pipeline TD

Sony Pictures Imageworks

This entails developing and supporting procedures and tools to allow for a streamlined and efficient animation pipeline consisting of character rigging, character animation, simulation, props, layout, cameras, plates, geometry conversions, and general shot asset management.

Winter Intern - CG Generalist , Animation -

Disney

Within your internship program, you will be offered individualized mentorship as you explore the following disciplines: • Animation - Character performance and acting • Character TD - Rigging, hair and cloth simulation, technical animation • Crowds - Background characters to populate scenes • Effects - Elements like fire, smoke, rain, magic, and debris • Layout - CG camera blocking for storytelling purposes • Lighting - Illuminate scenes, characters, and objects • Modeling - Greyscales and wireframes of natural terrain, architecture, vehicle or prop models, humans, and creatures • Set Extension - Stylistically extend a digital environment, creating backgrounds and landscapes • Texturing/Surfacing - Natural elements, foliage, sand, trees Key Qualifications • Working knowledge/understanding of software such as Maya, Houdini, Blender, ZBrush, Nuke, Photoshop or any other state-of-the-art tools • Strong eye for visual appeal • Background in art, animation, or filmmaking

Rigger

Sony Pictures Imageworks

Creates 3D character rigs and animation interface controls for skeletal motion systems and body/facial deformations....Successful candidates must be knowledgeable in writing utility scripts and core software tools in order to streamline the character set up process.

Research and Development Scientist

Ubisoft

Ubisoft La forge is looking to explore the application of Implicit representation latest progress into Character & Animation....This position is at the intersection of rendering techniques, new representations for the goal of exploring new way to create never seen before character in games.

Director

KSTU

form other duties as assigned WHAT YOU'LL NEED: • Associates degree in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred • Specialized training/certification may be required • Generally, 2+ years of experience in related field preferred WHAT YOU'LL BRING: • Working knowledge of television station production equipment • Must be familiar with all aspects of television production including audio, switching, digital effects, camera operation and shot composition, lighting, and character generators • Good working knowledge of computers • Ability to handle multiple priorities under extreme time constraints with poise and skill • Solid leadership skills • Excellent knowledge of proper composition, grammar and spelling • Must have excellent communication skills; ability to give directions in a clear, efficient manner • Excellent organizational skills • Ability to work in a fast paced environment • Capable of working well with commercial clients while adding a creative loo...The downtown area features excellent dining, craft breweries, and entertainment venues, while neighborhoods like Sugar House and The Avenues offer unique local character and community feel.

Winter Intern - CG Generalist, Animation

Disney

Within your internship program, you will be offered individualized mentorship as you explore the following disciplines: • Animation - Character performance and acting • Character TD - Rigging, hair and cloth simulation, technical animation • Crowds - Background characters to populate scenes • Effects - Elements like fire, smoke, rain, magic, and debris • Layout - CG camera blocking for storytelling purposes • Lighting - Illuminate scenes, characters, and objects • Modeling - Greyscales and wireframes of natural terrain, architecture, vehicle or prop models, humans, and creatures • Set Extension - Stylistically extend a digital environment, creating backgrounds and landscapes • Texturing/Surfacing - Natural elements, foliage, sand, trees Key Qualifications • Working knowledge/understanding of software such as Maya, Houdini, Blender, ZBrush, Nuke, Photoshop or any other state-of-the-art tools • Strong eye for visual appeal • Background in art, animation, or filmmaking

Montreal -Rigging: Lead

Barnstorm VFX

You've worked across stylized and photoreal pipelines, from character deformation to cloth and hair simulation - with an understanding of how it all connects downstream.... • Collaborate with Pipeline and CG Supervision on next-gen creature workflows across Houdini, Maya, mGear • Build procedural systems to scale with show demands, including auto-rigging tools, sim libraries, and caching solutions • Create documentation, tools, and workflows that support groom, layout, and lighting handoff People (30%) • Mentor junior and mid-level rigging/CFX artists and support their growth within the department • Work closely with animators, FX, and lighters to ensure character fidelity and shot continuity • Lead technical reviews, QC passes, and best practices documentation • Collaborate and communicate with Production on show/task updates. • Collaborate with Artist Management on crewing, team feedback, and any show hindrances that department leadership should be aware of. • Provide technical support and guidance to Production for bidding and scheduling rigging/CFX tasks • Report to the Head of CG What You Bring • 8+ years experience in high-end VFX for epis

Animator

Netflix

We are seeking skilled Character Animators who have a strong command of acting, appeal, entertainment, weight, movement, anatomy, and dialogue....What You'll Do: • Bring stories to life by creating vivid, compelling, and believable character performances that effectively conveys the narrative. • Collaborate closely with Directors and Animation Leadership to produce high quality feature animation in line with the creative vision. • Participate in team reviews and actively contribute to creative discussions. • Manage your time effectively working with production to meet project deadlines.