What are the responsibilities and job description for the Character Technical Artist - Animation position at Creative Circle?
Our innovative consumer brand client is looking for a Character Technical Artist to join their team!
This is a hybrid role in Sunnyvale, CA for 2 months with the potential to extend to part time (Initially 40hrs per week for 2 months & later 20hrs per week. Working hours might change to 20hrs or more later depending upon the workload) . Candidates need to be onsite 3 days per week.
Overview
As a Character Tech Artist in the AIML Simulation group, you will have an opportunity to be part of an innovation-focused organization that is developing simulations and generating synthetic data. You will be able to work on highly ambitious, high-reward, and impactful simulation projects. This team has a strong focus on enabling AIML-based features and products. Our ideal team member is fearless when it comes to trying new things and is willing to iterate on ideas. We value team members who can quickly prototype, iterating all the way to high-quality implementations. Moreover, we value team members who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across the organization.
Responsibilities
Benefits
Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.
Email Your Resume In Word To
Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also:
april.segedi@jobalert.creativecircle.com
For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.
Creative Circle will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.
This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 03/06/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. United Healthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Creative Circle.
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This is a hybrid role in Sunnyvale, CA for 2 months with the potential to extend to part time (Initially 40hrs per week for 2 months & later 20hrs per week. Working hours might change to 20hrs or more later depending upon the workload) . Candidates need to be onsite 3 days per week.
Overview
As a Character Tech Artist in the AIML Simulation group, you will have an opportunity to be part of an innovation-focused organization that is developing simulations and generating synthetic data. You will be able to work on highly ambitious, high-reward, and impactful simulation projects. This team has a strong focus on enabling AIML-based features and products. Our ideal team member is fearless when it comes to trying new things and is willing to iterate on ideas. We value team members who can quickly prototype, iterating all the way to high-quality implementations. Moreover, we value team members who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Create detailed character models in a realistic style, including meshes, materials, blend shapes.
- Work with pipeline and asset generation tools to generate and vary character models. Collaborate on improving the tools.
- Assist in bringing new rendering techniques and materials generation techniques into our pipeline
- At least 2 years of experience working as a Character Modeler in animation, VFX and/or video games
- Skilled at modern human character modeling: Digital sculpting, modeling, simulating, and command of mesh topology.
- Understanding of shading, lighting, structure, texturing and materials.
- Deep knowledge of anatomy-based character rigging, deformation, motion, and etc.
- Experienced Maya user
- Experience with Maya, Houdini, or other DCCs programming APIs
- Intermediate to high level Python for data creation and usage in formats like JSON
- Expertise in using/extending/designing digital asset pipelines that can handle large-scale character generation and customization such as for feature films and games.
- Experience with hair/fur systems (e.g., XGen, Houdini Groom)
- Familiarity with USD format and tools
- C programming experience
Benefits
Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.
Email Your Resume In Word To
Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also:
april.segedi@jobalert.creativecircle.com
- Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : AS29-1843821 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.***
For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.
Creative Circle will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.
This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 03/06/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. United Healthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Creative Circle.
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