We’re Hiring – Technical Artist (3D Facial Animation, Lipsync & Lighting)

Technical Artist (3D Facial Animation, Lipsync & Lighting)Remote | Contract / Full-time | High-level project (AI + XR + Avatar tech)We are building Isidore 3D, a next-generation interactive AI platform using Unity/Unreal with a fully animated AI-driven avatar. We are looking for a senior-level Technical Artist / Animation Engineer specialized in:Your MissionYou will be responsible for the artistic & technical animation layer of the Isidore AI avatar, including:✔ Facial RiggingCreate or refine blendshapes (visemes, expressions)Set up advanced facial rigs (FACS or custom systems)✔ Real-Time LipsyncImplement high-quality real-time lipsync (viseme-based)Integrate with Unity/Unreal + AI audio pipelineUse tools like Oculus Lipsync, SALSA, Rhubarb, MetaHuman tools or custom solutions✔ Animation IntegrationPrepare and optimize animations for Unity/UnrealRetarget motion capture or procedural animationsSet up animation state machines / controllers✔ Lighting & LookdevCreate cinematic lighting for real-time renderingControl ambience, contrast, reflections, tone mappingEnsure the avatar looks premium on all devices✔ Collaboration with DevelopersYou will work with our gameplay/XR developer (Vishal Thakur) who handles:integrationsystemsnetworkinggameplayXR pipeline

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