3D CG Rigger for Games

1 Month ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

This role involves creating and maintaining rigging systems for 3D characters, props, and environments in games. Responsibilities include building skeletons and controllers for efficient animation, performing skinning for natural deformation, developing rigging systems for facial and body animation, collaborating with other artists to solve technical challenges, and optimizing the rigging process for improved efficiency. Proficiency in 3D software like Maya or Blender, skinning techniques, and scripting (Python or MEL) are essential. Understanding of human and animal anatomy is crucial for creating realistic rigs. Experience in AAA games or animation projects is a plus.
Must have:
  • 3D character rigging experience
  • Proficiency in Maya or Blender
  • Skinning and weight painting expertise
  • Python or MEL scripting knowledge
  • Understanding of human/animal anatomy
  • Excellent teamwork and communication
Good to have:
  • AAA game or animation project experience

Job Details

チーム紹介/About the Hiring Team

仕事内容/What the Role Entails

仕事内容

1.  3Dキャラクター、プロップ、環境オブジェクトのスケルトンおよびコントローラーの作成、アニメーターが効率的に操作できるようにする。

2.  スキニング処理を行い、モデルが動作時に自然に変形するようにする。

3.  キャラクターの表情や身体アニメーション用のリグシステムの開発と保守。

4.  モデラー、アニメーター、テクニカルアーティストと密接に連携し、アニメーションプロセスにおける技術的課題を解決する。

5.  リギングプロセスの最適化と改善を行い、アニメーション制作の効率を向上

Job Responsibilities

1.  Create skeletons and controllers for 3D characters, props, and environmental objects, ensuring they are efficient for animators to operate.

2.  Perform skinning and ensure models deform naturally during motion.

3.  Develop and maintain rigging systems for character expressions and body animations.

4.  Collaborate closely with modelers, animators, and technical artists to solve technical challenges in the animation process.

5.  Optimize and improve the rigging process to enhance the efficiency of animation production.

応募資格/Who We Look For

応募条件

1.  3Dキャラクターのリギング経験があり、MayaやBlenderなどの3Dソフトウェアの使用に熟練していること。

2.  スキニング技術とウェイト調整に精通し、複雑なキャラクターリグの要件に対応できること。

3.  基本的なPythonまたはMELスクリプトの作成能力があり、ツール開発やプロセスの自動化ができること。

4.  人体および動物の解剖学的構造を理解し、様々なタイプのキャラクターに適したスケルトンシステムを作成できること。

5.  優れたチームワーク能力があり、部門を超えたチームで効果的にコミュニケーションが取れること。

6.  AAAゲームまたはアニメーションプロジェクトの経験がある方は優遇。

Job Requirements

1.  Experience in 3D character rigging and proficiency in 3D software such as Maya or Blender.

2.  Expertise in skinning techniques and weight painting, with the ability to handle the requirements of complex character rigs.

3.  Basic knowledge of Python or MEL scripting, with the ability to develop tools and automate processes.

4.  Understanding of human and animal anatomy, with the ability to create skeleton systems suitable for various types of characters.

5.  Excellent teamwork skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in cross-department teams.

6.  Experience with AAA games or animation projects is a plus.

一緒に働く魅力/Why Join Us?

平等な雇用機会を重視するテンセント/Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

テンセントは、雇用機会の均等を最重要視しています。私たちは、多様性がイノベーションを促進し、ユーザーやコミュニティに対してより良いサービスを提供する原動力になると確信しています。
社員一人ひとりが十分なサポートを受け、自身の目標と会社の目標を共に達成できるよう、モチベーションを高められる環境づくりを大切にしています。

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

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Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world.


Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained.


Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe.


Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth.


Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.

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