\nLuma is seeking a skilled Mid Level Animation TD.\n\n\nAn Animation Technical Director (Animation TD) in the VFX industry plays a vital and multifaceted role that bridges the gap between the artistic and technical sides of animation production. They focus on streamlining workflows, resolving technical challenges, and ensuring smooth integration of tools and assets, all while enabling the animation team to focus on their creative work.\n\n\nNOTE: All positions are Work remotely from Home role in BC. Candidates must be located within British Columbia, and have the legal right to work in Canada to be considered only.\n\n\n\nYou Can\n* Provide real-time support for animators to address workflow or software-related challenges.\n* Provide support for rigging, character dynamics, and deformation systems.\n* Work with rigging, simulation, and lighting teams to ensure consistent asset delivery and functionality.\n* Communicate effectively with the Animation Director, animators, and other departments to address technical needs and deliver solutions.\n* Troubleshoot and fix issues related to animation, rigs, or asset integration before they impact deadlines.\n* Ensure seamless integration of animation assets into the broader production workflow.\n* Develop rigging and deformation solutions to support character and creature animation.\n* Identify and resolve technical issues in the animation process.\n\n\n\nYou Have\n* 5+ years in a technical role within the VFX, animation, or gaming industry.\n* Hands-on experience with animation workflows and production pipelines.\n* Solid knowledge of Maya\n* Familiarity with rigging, character dynamics, procedural animation, and deformation techniques.\n* Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.\n* Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate across departments.\n* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.\n\n\n\nPluses\n* \n\n\n\n\n\n\n$104,000 - $124,800 a year\n\n\n\nCome as you are. Luma is a committed equal opportunity employer.
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๐ฐ 401(k)\n\n๐ Distributed team\n\nโฐ Async\n\n๐ค Vision insurance\n\n๐ฆท Dental insurance\n\n๐ Medical insurance\n\n๐ Unlimited vacation\n\n๐ Paid time off\n\n๐ 4 day workweek\n\n๐ฐ 401k matching\n\n๐ Company retreats\n\n๐ฌ Coworking budget\n\n๐ Learning budget\n\n๐ช Free gym membership\n\n๐ง Mental wellness budget\n\n๐ฅ Home office budget\n\n๐ฅง Pay in crypto\n\n๐ฅธ Pseudonymous\n\n๐ฐ Profit sharing\n\n๐ฐ Equity compensation\n\nโฌ๏ธ No whiteboard interview\n\n๐ No monitoring system\n\n๐ซ No politics at work\n\n๐ We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nVancouver, Canada
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\nJoin us as a Senior Technical Animator, where you'll collaborate with animators and engineers to craft cutting-edge animation and rigging systems. If you're passionate about blending artistic talent with technical expertise to shape immersive gaming experiences, we want you on our team.\nResponsibilities\n\n\n* Work alongside animators and engineers to develop and enhance rigging and animation tools within Unreal Engine, ensuring seamless integration.\n\n* Spearhead the creation of innovative rigging solutions to enhance visual fidelity.\n\n* Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues to optimize animation workflows.\n\n* Establish and maintain best practices to uphold quality standards.\n\n* Create user-friendly documentation for animation rigging tools.\n\n\n\nQualifications\n\n\n* Extensive experience in rigging for varied characters, including quadrupeds and humanoids.\n\n* Proficiency in Unreal Engine's animation systems.\n\n* Strong skills in Maya, MotionBuilder, and other animation software.\n\n* Thorough understanding of animation principles and anatomy.\n\n* Expertise in animation blending, state machines, and retargetting.\n\n\n\n\n#LI-Remote \n\n#Salary and compensation\n
No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Senior and Senior jobs that are similar:\n\n
$60,000 — $110,000/year\n
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๐ฐ 401(k)\n\n๐ Distributed team\n\nโฐ Async\n\n๐ค Vision insurance\n\n๐ฆท Dental insurance\n\n๐ Medical insurance\n\n๐ Unlimited vacation\n\n๐ Paid time off\n\n๐ 4 day workweek\n\n๐ฐ 401k matching\n\n๐ Company retreats\n\n๐ฌ Coworking budget\n\n๐ Learning budget\n\n๐ช Free gym membership\n\n๐ง Mental wellness budget\n\n๐ฅ Home office budget\n\n๐ฅง Pay in crypto\n\n๐ฅธ Pseudonymous\n\n๐ฐ Profit sharing\n\n๐ฐ Equity compensation\n\nโฌ๏ธ No whiteboard interview\n\n๐ No monitoring system\n\n๐ซ No politics at work\n\n๐ We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
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