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Nintendo · 16 hours ago

Technical Animator [Contract] (Retro Studios)

positionAustin, TX
timeContract
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

Nintendo is a leading company in game development, and they are seeking a Technical Animator to join their Retro Studios team. The role involves developing rigging solutions, collaborating with other departments, and enhancing productivity within the animation pipeline.

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Responsibilities

Develop rigging solutions that support achieving the visual targets for character, props, and creature performances
Deliver high quality asset deformation that supports a wide range of motion across a variety of characters
Collaborate with Animators, Engineers, and Designers to ensure exported assets work as expected at runtime
Develop workflow tools to help automate repetitive tasks and expand the functionality of our code base
Debug code and troubleshoot a wide range of technical challenges across the animation pipeline
Proactively identify and eliminate pipeline inefficiencies to increase productivity of the team
Educate the team on proper naming conventions and adherence to directory structures

Qualification

Character riggingPythonAnimation tools developmentMayaMotionBuilderObject Oriented programmingCoding standards adherenceProduction process understandingConfluenceJiraFlowProblem solvingOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam player

Required

Proven technical skills in character rigging for 3D production
Proficient in Python
Employs Object Oriented programming techniques
Ability to solve complex technical problems predictability and reliably
Adheres to coding standards and writes easy to understand, well commented code
Demonstrates experience developing animation tools
Experience with Maya, MotionBuilder, and other relevant packages
Strong understanding and adherence to production process and methodology
Ability to find creative solutions to strict hardware limitations
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
High comfort level using Confluence, Jira, and Flow
Friendly demeanor and respect for colleagues and leadership
Team player that works well in a collaborative environment

Benefits

Health care benefits available
Paid time-off provided
Paid holidays observed
Access to Nintendo discounts

Company

Nintendo

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Nintendo is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics company that develops game consoles. It is a sub-organization of Nintendo Japan.
dateFounded in 1980
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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http://nintendo.com

H1B Sponsorship

Nintendo has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (7)
2024 (7)
2023 (9)
2022 (10)
2021 (12)
2020 (11)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Satoru Shibata
Chief Executive Officer
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Steve Singer
Vice President
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