March 17, 2025

Real-Time Interaction Animator - Apple Vision Pro

Mid • On-site

$157,000 - $278,900/yr

Los Angeles, CA

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200595482
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’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’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’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible — all while staying connected to the people around us. The ideal candidate is a strong keyframe animator with familiarity of working with motion capture. They can demonstrate the principles of animation, and bring to life character performances, to a highest standard of quality in a real-time, interactive production. This role will focus on the facilitation of real-time animation workflows and digital content creation, while balancing considerations for visual fidelity, interactivity and performance optimization. There is a substantial R+D component to our development and production. If you are excited about defining new workflows, and passionate about embracing new forms of content creation and delivery, this is your call.

Description

In this role you will: - Create believable animations for a wide range of characters, creatures, subjects. - Collaborate across disciplines, working closely with designers, technical artists and engineers to create animation from conceptual phase to implementation. - Direct and work with performance capture data to adapt it to project needs. - Script or build workflows for automation, involving animation tasks and requirements setting the bar for Apple content development. - Educate and set delivery specifications and evaluate deliverables for other artists and team members.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum 8+ years professional experience.
  • Excellent knowledge of animation software & expert keyframe animation skills across a wide range of styles.
  • Thorough knowledge of pipelines and processes used in real-time animation.
  • Understanding of real-time rigging, procedural & keyframe animation workflows.
  • Deep understanding of interactive animation systems (eg. state machines, character controllers, animation graphs, NPC AI, locomotion sets).
  • Ability to solve technical problems while thinking creatively and educate partners on solutions.
  • Have worked through an entire real-time production cycle (eg. AAA video games).
  • Ability to anticipate, prioritize, and organize work to meet objectives.
  • Independent and self managed, excellent communicator and team-player.
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Graphics, Animation or related discipline, or industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Must provide link to portfolio that demonstrates animation work.
  • Ability to create rigs is a plus.

Pay & Benefits

  • At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $157,000 and $278,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

    Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

    Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.