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Technical Animator

Apple, Inc.
United States, Culver City
June 12, 2023
Summary Posted: Mar 17, 2023 Role Number: 200415200 The ideal candidate has deep experience bringing life to high-quality, believable character performances in a real-time, interactive production as well as the flexibility to cover generalized animation tasks. The candidate will collaborate across disciplines, working closely with designers, technical artists and engineers with a focus on the facilitation of animation production workflows in engine and DCC - balancing considerations for visual fidelity, interactivity and performance optimization. There is a substantial R+D component to our development and production. If you are excited about defining new workflows, and passionate about embracing new forms of content creation and delivery, this is your call. Key Qualifications Have worked through an entire AAA video game production cycle. Thorough knowledge of pipelines and processes used in real-time animation. Strong experience working with performance capture data. Extensive experience animating across a wide range of styles. Understanding of real-time rigging, proceduralism, and keyframe workflows. Deep understanding of interactive animation systems. Independent and self managed, excellent communicator and team-player. Ability to communicate precisely with different departments and vendors. Ability to anticipate, prioritize, and organize work to meet objectives. Description - Creates amazing performances across a range of styles and use cases. - Works with performance capture data to adapt it to project needs. - Is able to take ideas from concept to final delivery. - Script or build workflows for automation of workflow tasks. - Able to set delivery specifications and evaluate deliverables for other artists. Education & Experience Bachelors degree or equivalent industry experience required. Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $136,000 and $207,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.