Rigging Artist

1 Month ago • 3-4 Years • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Design and create rigs for characters, creatures, and props in a fast-paced animation/VFX production environment. Collaborate with animators and technical artists to ensure rigs meet production needs and animation goals. Troubleshoot rigging issues, provide efficient solutions, and optimize rigs for performance. Responsibilities include facial rigging, skinning, weight painting for smooth deformations, and assisting in developing tools and scripts to streamline rigging processes. Maintain efficiency and quality while meeting deadlines. Requires a minimum of 3 years' professional experience in rigging for animation, VFX, or game production.
Must have:
  • 3+ years rigging experience
  • Proficient in 3D software
  • Skinning, weight painting expertise
  • Facial rigging experience
  • Scripting skills (Python, MEL)
  • Problem-solving abilities
Perks:
  • Healthy work-life balance
  • Weekends & holidays off
  • Positive work environment
  • Workplace training & development
  • Entertainment events & activities
  • Relocation assistance
  • Sophisticated workstations

Job Details

  • Design and create rigs for characters, creatures, and props.
  • Collaborate with animators and technical artists to ensure rigs meet production needs and animation goals.
  • Troubleshoot rigging issues, provide efficient solutions, and optimize rigs for performance.
  • Work on facial rigging, skinning, and weight painting to ensure smooth deformations.
  • Assist in developing tools and scripts to streamline rigging processes.
  • Maintain the efficiency and quality of rigs while meeting production deadlines.



Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of professional rigging experience in animation, VFX, or game production.
  • Proficient in 3D software’s with strong knowledge of skinning, weight painting, and deformation techniques.
  • Experience in creating facial rigs and handling complex character rigs.
  • Ability to script (Python, MEL, etc.) for automation and improving workflows.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve rigging issues quickly.
  • A proactive, team-oriented attitude, with the ability to take feedback and collaborate effectively.
  • Strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines while delivering high-quality work.


Benefits

  • Employees Can always have a healthy work life balance. 
  • We're off on even Saturdays, Festive holidays and Sundays
  • The staff and the management work together to create a positively-aligned, friendly, and energetic Work Environment.
  • We provide Training in the workplace to enhance the employees' soft skills development, leadership abilities, and develop professional competencies as important as technical skills to help in the personal & professional growth
  • The company carries out various entertainment events, stress buster activities, and ice-breaking sessions for newcomers to lighten up the work atmosphere and make working a fun-filled moment. 
  • Relocation assistance is provided for employees. 
  • Sophisticated work stations at employees' work areas to enhance productivity.


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