Senior Technical Artist
1 week ago
Senior Technical Artist (Animation Tools) – Sledgehammer Games Join us as a Senior Technical Artist (Animation tools) at Sledgehammer Games, a leading developer within the Activision family. This studio‑based role is based in Toronto, Canada, with flexible working support. Our studio is part of the Activision family and wholly owned by Microsoft. We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to partner closely with our teams at other studio locations in the United States and Australia, creating epic content for the biggest games in the world. Your Mission As a Senior Technical Artist, you will build, deliver, and support art tools, workflows, and assets that enable artists and designers to quickly integrate quality content and features into our games. You will act as a bridge between art and engineering, demonstrating superior communication skills to facilitate problem‑solving between departments. Key Responsibilities Proactively identify problems, propose solutions, and work fluidly with other team members to improve animation workflow and quality of life. Collaborate across disciplines and multiple studios to improve upon, add value and push the boundaries for rigging tools, rigging workflow and emerging AI technology for rigging. Collaborate closely with engineering to develop creative product requirements for animation in both DCC tools and in‑engine. Qualifications Extensive knowledge and experience writing tools for artists in Maya using the Python and/or C++ APIs Extensive knowledge and experience building and maintaining rigs, rigging tools and rigging pipelines for AAA games Deep understanding of motion capture pipelines for AAA games, including facial actor performance capture, rig and skeletal retargeting and animation scene management Deep understanding of at least one (or more) real‑time engines Experience diagnosing issues with animation, improving workflows for animators and other content creators across multiple disciplines Experience with game export frameworks, asset pipeline and workflow design Excellent communication skills, specifically with regards to documenting technical processes and clearly explaining technically complex issues across multiple disciplines and organizational hierarchies. Self‑directed and able to identify and tackle problems independently across multiple disciplines Experience with P4, GIT, mercurial or other versioning tools Bonus Experience Knowledge of how content impacts performance AAA Mobile or Switch experience Experience with live service games C++, C# experience Experience with node‑based shader creation in Unreal or another engine Experience with continuous‑delivery game pipelines Examples of professional work (e.g., art, scripts, tools, simulations, etc.) Understanding of coding best practices and efficiency Understanding of HLSL, GLSL, or other shading languages Has trained or mentored others At Activision, we strive to create iconic brands and are committed to an inclusive environment. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Advanced Technical Artist
2 weeks ago
Toronto, Canada Certain Affinity, Inc. Full timeSenior Advanced Technical Artist Would you like to work on some of the greatest franchises in gaming history? What about working on our new original IP? Certain Affinity is the largest independent developer in Texas, based out of Austin, and a growing presence in Toronto, Canada. Our culture reflects the values and the vibrant nature of the cities we call...
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Senior Advanced Technical Artist
2 weeks ago
Toronto, Canada Certain Affinity, Inc. Full timeSenior Advanced Technical Artist Would you like to work on some of the greatest franchises in gaming history? What about working on our new original IP? Certain Affinity is the largest independent developer in Texas, based out of Austin, and a growing presence in Toronto, Canada. Our culture reflects the values and the vibrant nature of the cities we call...
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Senior Advanced Technical Artist
2 weeks ago
Toronto, Canada Certain Affinity, Inc. Full timeSenior Advanced Technical Artist Would you like to work on some of the greatest franchises in gaming history? What about working on our new original IP? Certain Affinity is the largest independent developer in Texas, based out of Austin, and a growing presence in Toronto, Canada. Our culture reflects the values and the vibrant nature of the cities we call...
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Senior Advanced Technical Artist
1 week ago
Toronto, Canada Certain Affinity, Inc. Full timeSenior Advanced Technical Artist Would you like to work on some of the greatest franchises in gaming history? What about working on our new original IP? Certain Affinity is the largest independent developer in Texas, based out of Austin, and a growing presence in Toronto, Canada. Our culture reflects the values and the vibrant nature of the cities we call...
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Senior Advanced Technical Artist
2 days ago
Toronto, Canada Certain Affinity, Inc. Full timeSenior Advanced Technical Artist Would you like to work on some of the greatest franchises in gaming history? What about working on our new original IP? Certain Affinity has physical locations in Austin, Texas, and Toronto, Canada. Our culture reflects the values and the vibrant nature of the cities we call home. This includes a commitment to evolution,...
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Senior Advanced Technical Artist
7 days ago
Toronto, Canada Certain Affinity Full timeWould you like to work on some of the greatest franchises in gaming history? What about working on our new original IP? Certain Affinity is the largest independent developer in Texas, based out of Austin, and a growing presence in Toronto, Canada. Our culture reflects the values and the vibrant nature of the cities we call home. This includes a commitment to...
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Senior Advanced Technical Artist
1 week ago
Toronto, Canada Certain Affinity Full timeWould you like to work on some of the greatest franchises in gaming history? What about working on our new original IP? Certain Affinity is the largest independent developer in Texas, based out of Austin, and a growing presence in Toronto, Canada. Our culture reflects the values and the vibrant nature of the cities we call home. This includes a commitment to...
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Senior Advanced Technical Artist
1 week ago
Toronto, Canada Certain Affinity Full timeWould you like to work on some of the greatest franchises in gaming history? What about working on our new original IP? Certain Affinity is the largest independent developer in Texas, based out of Austin, and a growing presence in Toronto, Canada. Our culture reflects the values and the vibrant nature of the cities we call home. This includes a commitment to...
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Senior Technical Artist
1 week ago
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Activision Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per yearJob Title:Senior Technical Artist (Animation tools) - Sledgehammer GamesRequisition ID:R026417Job Description:Your PlatformSledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since its founding in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic titles like "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare," "Call...
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Technical Artist
1 week ago
Toronto, Canada Ubisoft Full time**JOB DESCRIPTION**: By working with others members inside a multi disciplinary team, the Technical Artist sits between the artists and programmers, ensuring that visual elements and effects are both aesthetically pleasing and technically feasible in the game engine. **Responsibilities** The main and usual functions of this position are to: - Participate...
