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Lead Character Technical Artist, Rigging & Skinning - World of Warcraft

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Lead Character Technical Artist, Rigging & Skinning

A Lead Character Technical Artist on the World of Warcraft team will be responsible for helping the rigging team bring the creatures and characters of Azeroth to life.

The position will help support the character production process by building cross-functional partnerships helping forge the best path forward with various assets coming through the production pipeline.

You will work with related art departments to set standards of making sure character models are created for proper deformation, game ready optimizations, and ready to be rigged. Along with helping improve various workflows throughout the art pipeline involving character and animation and your own workflows of rigging/skinning with a high-level goal of raising the bar for Tech Art support of those teams.

COVID-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.

LEADERSHIP DUTIES

• R&D rigging solutions within proprietary rigging systems
• Be the voice of the rigging team
• Provide guidance during creative discussions with Art leadership
• Make decisions that keep the production moving forward
• Provide continued career growth to the rigging team
• Partner with production to ensure schedules and plans meet business needs
• Partner with art management to ensure team is healthy and strong

DAY TO DAY TASKS

• Provide direction and support to the rigging team
• Create rigs and rigging systems for characters, mounts, and creatures
• Communicate across departments
• Collaborate with Character Artists and Animators to support their needs

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Some experience leading a team in game/film development creating rigs

• High skill level of rigging knowledge and responsibilities
• Strong understanding of skinning, anatomy, cloth / hair, in-game physics.
• Must be comfortable in a scripting environment
• Understanding of animation fundamentals and how they apply to creating rigs
• Understand real-time game development needs and game performance
• Self-driven, passionate, creative problem solver, and a great team first attitude
• Ability to identify, mentor and grow talent

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• Resume
• A demo reel/website link

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