3D Rigger

Responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality skeletal structure and rigged systems for 3D models and characters
• Collaborate with Art Director and Animators to finalize 3D skeletons for each project; provides rigs for review at appropriate stages and applies feedback accordingly, with quick turnaround.
• Work closely with 3D Animators to help fix any bugs, intersections caused by the rig, or unnatural movements.

• Ensure final skeletal armature are technically compliant to the needs of 3D animators and Tech Artists, takes revision as necessary while still meeting quality standards
• Communicate with Producers and the Art team to ensure art quality deadlines are met.
• Project, manage, and maintain well-organized working files to facilitate file sharing and collaborative work
• Manage workload and milestone requirements by following and/or determining task priorities, time estimates, and scope while proactively raising issues to the team as needed.

Requirements:

• 3+ years practical 3D rigging experience working in interactive media/video game setting (or a strong portfolio equivalent)
• Expert knowledge of Maya’s rigging toolset    
• Basic understanding of animation and anatomy to be able to test out rigs    

• Ability to interpret and follow reference material to create detailed and accurate models, with a strong know-how on clean topology geometry
• Possess good understanding of FK/IK systems (switching and stretchiness), foot roll, pivot, and tilt setups, and their controllers
• Strong problem-solving methodology
• High work ethics and open-minded attitude with excellent communication skills in English, including the ability to give, receive, and solicit constructive written, verbal, and other feedback.

Pluses

• Writing MEL scripts to customize software to specific animation requirements is a huge plus
• Good grasp of basic skinning/ rigging and/or animation
• A good understanding of the pipeline for game development
• Loves video games and making them!
• A shipped title that includes your work would be really awesome

Benefits

• Get to work from home
• Receive WFH Allowance
• Get paid leaves from Day 1!
• 24 Leave Credits
• Birthday Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• HMO Coverage

Required application materials:

• Resume
• Portfolio