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character technical director generative ai experiences software

Apple

<div>At Apple, we strive to make great products that empower people and improve their lives. We are looking for a great Character Technical Director to join our diverse team of engineers, artists and designers and help us take our state of the art character animation systems to the next level. In this role you will be working with our team to push the limits of the next generation of interactive computing! 
 
Description 
 
As a member of the team, you will work with a small team of highly skilled engineers to bring new experiences to Apple&rsquo;s diverse range of hardware, software, and original content products. This position requires a self-motivated Character Technical Director with strong interpersonal skills to handle responsibilities including: 
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Collaborate with engineering, animators, and design teams to create new character rigs for animation</li>
Provide rigging support 
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Collaborate to design and develop our character animation pipeline 
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Create tools and plug-ins in Maya and other platforms 
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Establish and improve workflows for digital artists across product development stages 
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Integrate internal tools and workflows with existing systems and applications</li></ul> 

Preferred Qualifications 
 
Experience working with modular or fully scripted rigging systems on large VFX or feature animation projects 
 
Game development platform experience like Unity, Unreal, Godot or equivalent 
 
Blender experience 
 
Swift experience 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
Expert-level knowledge of Autodesk Maya and Python 
 
Experience with facial rigging, joint systems, blend shape setups, and hybrid rigs 
 
Experience making tools for animators, designers, and other digital artists 
 
Understanding of game animation pipelines 
 
Experience working with file version control systems such as git 
 
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills 
 
Ability to balance competing needs and priorities 
 
Link to portfolio that demonstrates your hands-on expertise, technical achievements, and problem solving skills. 
 
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .</div>

Character Technical Director- Generative AI Experiences Software

Play a role in bringing Apple technology to the world. We are looking for a hardworking, 
 
dedicated, and results-oriented 3D Tech Artist. You would join a team building simulation art 
 
assets. Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other&rsquo;s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It&rsquo;s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you&rsquo;ll do more than join something - you&rsquo;ll add something. 
 
Description 
 
As a Character Technical Artist in the AIML Simulation group, you will have an opportunity to 
 
be part of an innovation-focused organization within Apple that is developing simulations and 
 
generating synthetic data. You will be able to work on highly ambitious and impactful simulation 
 
projects. This team has a strong focus on enabling AIML-based features and products. Our ideal 
 
team member brings experience but is also 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.&quot;,&quot;responsibilities&quot;:&quot;Work with pipeline and asset generation tools to generate and vary character models. 
 
Collaborate on improving the tools. 
 
Design, build, and maintain rigs for characters, creatures, and props that meet project 
 
needs 
 
Develop deformation systems (muscle, skin, cloth, hair/fur) to achieve levels of realism 
 
as required. 
 
Collaborate with modelers to ensure geometry and topology are rig-ready and 
 
deformation-friendly. 
 
Work with animators to create intuitive, efficient control systems that support expressive 
 
performances. 
 
Troubleshoot rigging, skinning, and deformation issues during production and provide 
 
timely fixes. 
 
Write tools, scripts, and utilities (e.g., in Python or Maya API) to automate and streamline 
 
rigging workflows. 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
 
Familiarity with USD format and tools 
 
C++ programming experienceC++ programming experience 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
At least 5 years of experience working as a Rigger or Character Technical Director in 
 
animation, VFX and/or video games 
 
Expertise in using/extending/designing digital asset pipelines that can handle large-scale 
 
character generation and customization such as for feature films and games. 
 
Strong knowledge of character rigging principles, anatomy, and deformation. 
 
Experienced Maya user 
 
Experience with Maya, Houdini, or other DCC&rsquo;s programming APIs 
 
Strong Python scripting skills 
 
Familiarity with muscle, cloth, hair/fur systems, and corrective blendshape workflows. 
 
Problem-solving mindset and ability to balance animator needs with technical constraints. 
 
Experience with hair/fur systems (e.g. XGen, Houdini Groom) 
 
Skilled at modern human character modeling: 
 
Digital sculpting, modeling, simulating, and command of mesh topology. 
 
Understanding of shading, lighting, structure, texturing and materials. 
 
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

Character Technical Artist

Imagine what you could make at Apple. Great ideas have a way of becoming innovative products, services, and customer experiences. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. 
 
The Apple Human Interface Design team conceptualizes, designs and ships the user experience for Apple products and services. Your ideas can impact the interaction, graphic, sound, and haptic experiences used by millions of people across the world. 
 
Description 
 
The Apple Design team strives to solve the question of what a great product should be. In this role you would be responsible for crafting the user interface for Apple software platforms and first party app experiences. 
 
Your time in the studio will be a mixture of concepting, prototyping, presenting, and debating ideas and solutions across a group of designers, engineers, and executives.&quot;,&quot;educationAndExperience&quot;:&quot;Degree preferred but not required 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
 
Bachelors Degree preferred but not required 
 
High level of curiosity for technology amplified by your design craft 
 
Commitment to designing inclusive and accessible products 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
Innovative vision for our product experiences leveraging user interface principles, materials, inputs, generative computing, and physics 
 
Track record of project leadership, creative thinking, and cross functional collaboration in support of influencing product features 
 
Open and collaborative communication skills; capable of working in a multi-disciplinary design studio 
 
Portfolio demonstrating your design thinking, hands-on expertise, and problem solving skills 
 
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

HI Designer

<div>Imagine what you could make at Apple. Great ideas have a way of becoming innovative products, services, and customer experiences. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there&rsquo;s no telling what you could accomplish. 
 
The Apple Human Interface Design team conceptualizes, designs, and creates the user experience for all Apple products and services. Your ideas can impact the interaction, graphic, sound, and haptic experiences used by millions of people across the world. 
 
The Human Interface team is seeking an experienced Senior Interaction Designer who is ready to apply their expertise to the exciting challenge of designing how Apple's software platforms uphold Apple's key values of privacy and security. 
 
Description 
 
<ul><li>Gain expertise in legal and regulatory frameworks related to data protections.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Designing for transparency in how personal data is used, developing user-friendly controls for customers to select the level of access they desire for platforms and apps, and safeguarding devices from sophisticated security threats.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Mixture of conceptualizing, presenting, and debating ideas and solutions across groups of designers, engineers, and executives.</li></ul> 

Preferred Qualifications 
 
Experience in developing innovative visions for our product experiences leveraging user interface principles and generative computing 
 
Adaptable in a fast-paced design environment 
 
Ability to work in a complex enterprise at scale 
 
High level of curiosity for technology amplified by your design craft 
 
Sensitivity to the needs of an increasingly diverse and global audience 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
Portfolio demonstrating your design thinking, hands-on expertise, and problem solving skills 
 
Track record of project leadership, creative thinking, and cross functional collaboration in support of influencing a seamless customer experience that feels like it just works 
 
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .</div>

HI Designer - Privacy

Amazon Web Services

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2><div>
What if you could help build something that's never existed before? At Annapurna Labs, an Amazon company, we're not just participating in the AI revolution &ndash; we're accelerating it. We design custom silicon and revolutionary software systems that were considered impossible just yesterday, powering the world's most advanced AI infrastructure at AWS. From training the largest language models on Earth to developing breakthrough ML accelerator chips, we're inventing the future of cloud computing. 
 
We're seeking bold innovators and builders for our 2026 Early Career roles. This isn't your typical early career role - at Annapurna Labs, you'll work on projects that directly impact millions of AWS customers worldwide, tackling real technical challenges that push the boundaries of what's possible in AI acceleration. Our program offers multiple technical tracks, matching your skills and interests with projects across our organization.
 
 
Want to architect next-generation AI chips that process billions of parameters? Build distributed systems that scale across thousands of accelerators? Create compiler optimizations that make ML training blazingly fast? Whether your passion lies in hardware design, distributed systems, compiler development, or ML infrastructure, we'll help you find your perfect fit and make meaningful contributions from day one. 
 
Some of our technical tracks include: 
 
ML Systems &amp; Compilers 
<ul><li>Framework Optimization (PyTorch, JAX)</li><li>Compiler Development &amp; Optimization</li><li>Distributed Training Systems</li><li>Performance Engineering</li><li>ML Infrastructure Development</li></ul> 
Systems Software &amp; Infrastructure 
<ul><li>Firmware &amp; Driver Development</li><li>Runtime Systems</li><li>Fleet Management &amp; Automation</li><li>Hardware/Software Integration</li><li>Performance Analysis Tools</li></ul> 
Silicon Innovation &amp; Design 
<ul><li>RTL Development for ML Accelerators</li><li>Hardware Architecture &amp; Modeling</li><li>Physical Design &amp; Power Optimization</li><li>Custom Circuit Design</li><li>Pre/Post Silicon Validation</li></ul> 
Your placement will be determined through our interview process, taking into account your technical background, interests, and the exciting projects we have in development. One application opens the door to all these opportunities, so we'll work together to find where you can learn the most and have the biggest impact.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Experience programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java or Perl</li><li>Recent or upcoming graduate (within 12 months) with BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field</li><li>Experience in two or more of the following areas: 1. Hardware design (RTL, Verilog, FPGA development) 2. Systems programming or low-level software development 3. Compiler design or optimization 4. Machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow) 5. Distributed systems or parallel computing 6. Performance analysis and optimization</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Previous industry, internship, research, or project experience in hardware/software co-design, ML systems, or computer architecture</li><li>Contributions to open-source projects or research publications</li><li>Completed or currently enrolled in coursework covering machine learning, parallel computing, computer architecture and/or compiler construction</li></ul> 
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 
 
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company&rsquo;s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 
 
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $99,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $200,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.</div>

2026 Annapurna Labs at AWS, Early Career (US) - Silicon & AI Systems Innovation

<div>Play a role in bringing Apple technology to the world. We are looking for a hardworking, 
 
dedicated, and results-oriented 3D Tech Artist. You would join a team building simulation art 
 
assets. Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other&rsquo;s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It&rsquo;s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you&rsquo;ll do more than join something - you&rsquo;ll add something. 
 
Description 
 
As an animator/artist in the AIML Simulation group, you will have an opportunity to be part of 
 
an innovation-focused organization within Apple that is developing simulations and generating 
 
synthetic data. You will be able to work on highly ambitious and impactful simulation projects. 
 
This team has a strong focus on enabling AIML-based products and features. Our ideal team 
 
member has strong experience as an animator and strong secondary skills in environment and 
 
hard surface modeling. They bring experience with video game and film techniques, but are also fearless when it comes to trying new things. We always value team members who can 
 
collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across the organization.&quot;,&quot;responsibilities&quot;:&quot;Create realistic character animations and environmental animations. 
 
Contribute to a dynamic, runtime adaptive animation system 
 
Create animation effects including emotions, reactions, behaviors, movements, 
 
personalities to character models. 
 
3D modeling: 
 
<ul><li>Find and customize assets from online and internal sources</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Create environmental/hard surface models and materials from scratch when</li></ul> 
required 
 
Communicate and coordinate with tech artists, programmers to achieve project goals 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
 
Character modeling experience 
 
Experience capturing and integrating mocap data 
 
Experience with procedural materials systems 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
3+ years minimum experience in animation, at least some in video games 
 
Artistic portfolio and work samples. 
 
Strong, fundamental art skills and experience with 3D art tools 
 
Experience with 3D environment modeling: asset creation, texturing (Substance, 
 
Photoshop), and optimization for real-time use 
 
Familiarity with PBR workflows and environment art pipelines 
 
Basic knowledge of rigging and skinning 
 
Able to estimate their schedule and deliver products on that schedule 
 
Can implement feedback within an iterative development process 
 
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .</div>

Simulation Animator & 3D Artist

<div>Imagine what you could do here. The people here at Apple don&rsquo;t just create products - they create the kind of wonder that&rsquo;s revolutionized entire industries. It&rsquo;s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. 
 
The Sales organization generates the revenue needed to fuel our ongoing development of products and services. This in turn, enriches the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world. Our sales team, is in many ways, the face of Apple to our largest customers. 
 
Apple is seeking a Senior Designer to work with the Executive Briefing Center. The Executive Briefing Center (EBC) hosts Apple&rsquo;s most strategic customers and partners for highly curated engagements with content, conversations, and experiences they can&rsquo;t access anywhere else. In this role, you will develop the compelling visual assets that bring those engagements to life. Your work will be at the center of Apple's most important customer and partner relationships, creating the visual designs and experiences that help drive strategic business decisions. 
 
Description 
 
<ul><li>Collaborate with a communications partner to translate business objectives into powerful visual narratives that resonate with C-suite audiences</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Identify optimal formats and mediums (presentations, interactive demos, video content) to enhance narrative impact based on the audience and goal</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Develop innovative design concepts from initial storyboards through final delivery</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Create executive-level visual assets that meet Apple quality standards</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Transform complex technical concepts and multi-faceted business stories into clear, compelling executive presentations</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Develop customer-facing assets for digital touchpoints that personalize the customer experience</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Partner with other designers and vendors, translating the design needs for teams to build videos, animations, and other specialized assets</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Respond rapidly to high-priority executive requests while maintaining quality standards</li></ul> 

Preferred Qualifications 
 
Background includes designing end-to-end customer experiences, workshops, product demonstrations, or immersive learning environments 
 
Experience working with technical and non-technical subject matter experts and distilling complex information into accessible formats 
 
Familiarity with large business and education organizations, and how to tailor messaging and visuals for their needs 
 
Proven ability to juggle multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously and prioritize when partners have conflicting needs 
 
Experience working in a corporate environment and partnering with senior leaders 
 
A passion for Apple, its products, and its users 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
10+ years of experience in graphic design, executive visual communication, presentation design, and/or experience design, preferably in an agency, consulting, or corporate environment 
 
Proven ability to craft compelling visual narratives that resonate with executive and diverse audiences, grounded in strong storytelling instincts and thinking 
 
Exceptional ability to synthesize complex, multi-layered content into clear, executive-ready visual stories 
 
Advanced proficiency in presentation software (Keynote, PowerPoint, etc.) 
 
Proficiency with professional design software and tools for vector, layout, and visual design. 
 
Comfortable pivoting between different projects, audiences, and content types under tight timelines 
 
Meticulous attention to detail with an unwavering commitment to quality 
 
Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with partners 
 
Flexible and adaptive approach, thriving in a fast-paced, high-expectations environment 
 
Highly collaborative approach 
 
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent experience 
 
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .</div>

WW Executive Briefing Center Senior Designer

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