Role Description We are looking for a Lead Modeler to join our team! This person in this position produces structural drawings, executes sprint plans, manages client relationships, and participates in execution of continuous improvement activities. Responsibilities - Produce Structural Drawings and Revit Models that Meet Quality Standards - Perform quality control (QC) on own work and on project/design modelers’ work - Execute advanced modeling, including complex geometry - Develop detailed and accurate model components - Perform takeoffs and develop target value models - Ensure construction documents are accurately represented in the model - Create special condition elements and complex Revit families - Incorporate presentation considerations, including effective use of 3D views - Follow BIM content standards and development procedures - Work closely with the project team to obtain project information and ensure drawings are accurate and complete - Execute Sprint Plan - Create and communicate the plan of approach to the Project Manager (PM) - Understand and document tasks required to complete deliverables and estimate hours - Commit to and execute the plan; reconcile with the project team as needed - Communicate early and often when roadblocks are identified - Balance multiple deadlines and shifting priorities - Independently Manage Client Coordination - Communicate proactively and effectively with clients and coordinate with external teams - Collaborate with other disciplines regarding design changes and model challenges - Identify underdeveloped areas in the design and provide high-level options for the technical lead when direction is needed - Understand the client value map and deliver projects that meet client expectations - Participate in and Execute Continuous Improvement Activities - Seek out and participate in continuing education opportunities - Participate in material groups to update and improve standards and best practices - Continue developing proficiency in materials, markets, and project types Qualifications - Proficiency in Autodesk Revit with strong structural modeling capabilities - Working knowledge of BIM standards, modeling procedures, and coordination workflows - Ability to develop detailed structural drawings and construction documentation - Strong understanding of structural systems and construction methods - Experience with complex modeling, parametric families, and advanced Revit tools - Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and shifting project priorities - Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal teams and external clients - Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with project goals and standards - Commitment to continuous learning and professional development Benefits - Gain invaluable industry experience and practical engineering skills. - Work with a diverse team of professionals, fostering network opportunities. - Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers. - Competitive compensation package.

Title: Animator, Cinematics - Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA or Albany, NY Location: Irvine - Blizzard - Blizzard Way Job Description: Full time job requisition id R0014949 What this Job Entails: Team Name: Requisition ID: R026893 Your Mission At Blizzard, we craft genre‑defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations – only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people. We are looking for an Animator, Cinematics to help craft a new, unannounced game for Blizzard. As a professional‑level individual contributor, you will create high‑quality in‑game cinematics and narrative gameplay moments using motion capture, performance capture, and hand‑keyed animation. You will collaborate closely with artists, designers, engineers, and narrative partners to bring compelling characters, performances, and story moments to life through animation. This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on‑site and some work from home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. Responsibilities Priorities can often change in a fast‑paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: - Create visually compelling in‑game cinematics and scripted narrative events using motion‑capture, performance‑capture, and hand‑keyed animation techniques. - Implement and validate animations within the game engine to ensure functionality, performance, and visual quality. - Collaborate with Directors, Writers, Designers, and Engineers to ensure cinematic content aligns with narrative, gameplay, and overall creative vision. - Participate in reviews, iterate on feedback, and continuously refine animation quality. - Assist with planning and preparation for motion‑capture and performance‑capture shoots, ensuring characters, sets, and props are properly prepared and validated. Experience - 5+ years of experience - Professional experience creating character or creature animation for games, film, or interactive media. - Experience working with motion‑capture, performance‑capture, and hand‑keyed animation workflows. - Experience collaborating within cross‑disciplinary development teams. Knowledge and Skills - Strong animation skills using Maya or equivalent 3D animation software. - Strong facial animation skills and performance‑driven animation sensibilities. - Solid understanding of cinematic systems and scripted narrative gameplay. - Understanding of narrative structure and cinematography, including staging, camera, layout, and editing principles. - Technical understanding of animation implementation in a game engine, including the ability to troubleshoot issues. - Strong communication skills, with the ability to work independently, take direction, and provide constructive feedback. Key Attributes - A collaborative, team‑oriented mindset with a passion for storytelling and performance. - Attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality animation craft. - Comfort working in a dynamic, iterative development environment. - A player‑first mindset with enthusiasm for creating memorable narrative moments. Extra Points - Experience working on AAA games for major platforms. - Experience in prototype‑driven or rapid‑iteration environments. - On‑set experience with motion‑capture or performance‑capture shoots. - Basic experience with modeling or rigging workflows. Required Application Materials - Resume. - Demo reel or portfolio showcasing cinematic or character animation work. Your Platform At Blizzard Entertainment, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we create. Best known for iconic video‑game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, we’ve been creating genre‑defining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years. We’re on a quest: bring our dreams to life and craft the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Our World Best known for iconic video‑game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. The video‑game industry is fast‑paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to support business needs. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: - Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; - 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; - Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; - Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; - If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. - In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $29.81 - $55.14 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

Design and produce high-quality sound assets to enhance user experiences, collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sound throughout the user journey, and document audio guidelines to support implementation and scalability.

Title: Senior 3D Visualization and Animation Technical Artist Location: Culver City United States Job Description: time type Full time job requisition id JR-118922 Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en. This is a fixed-term role for one year. Position Summary Sony Corporation of America is looking for a skilled and experienced Senior 3D Visualization Animation Technical Artist to join our team in Culver City, CA. The will lead 3D photography and 4D video capturing of talents by ensuring efficient communication with talents as well as technical crew members in all aspects of 3D content production. Responsibilities: - Self-motivated to efficiently and effectively collaborate with R&D and artist teams, to identify detailed requirements of challenging 3D animation projects, and to achieve the best visualization prototypes of state-of-the-art 3D/4D content creation. - Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, meticulously recording each step of the R&D process. - Share best practices and technical insights with both art and research teams, promoting efficiency and innovation. - Facilitate and lead creative discussions, addressing production challenges and identifying opportunities for quality improvement. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in art, Film, Communications, or a related field. - Solid experience with photo-real CG content creation workflow in games, film or other entertainment industries. - 5+ years of hands-on experience in 3D computer graphics (3D animation). - Familiarity with character animation workflow such as blendshapes, rigging and simulation (hair, garment). - Familiarity with 3DCG platforms like Maya, Unreal Engine, and/or Blender. - Familiarity with shader development, material creation and rendering. - Excellent analytic and communication skills. - Authorization to work in the USA. Preferred Qualifications: - M.S. degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields. - Research and development skills, including the ability to stay updated on emerging technologies and techniques in computer graphics. - Hands-on experience in 3D human modeling of geometry & texture. - Familiarity with Unity and/or Marmoset - Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or MEL scripting. Benefits SCA offers benefits-eligible fixed-term employees (who are scheduled to work 30 or more hours a week) certain benefits under the Sony Corporation of America Health and Welfare Benefits Plan. The following options are available to you and your eligible dependents. What we offer you: - Medical, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents - Long Term Care: A voluntary Long-Term Care (LTC) benefit with a life insurance component is offered during a separate new hire LTC enrollment window. This window occurs once a year for all new employees. Other Programs: - Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules - Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs) - A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs) The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $140,000 to $155,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. 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