Senior Rigger

4 Months ago • All levels

About the job

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Senior Rigger needed for AAA game development. Must have experience in building body and facial rigs, proficiency in industry-standard software, strong understanding of anatomy, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Description

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work along side the future greats of the gaming industry.

As a Senior Rigger you will play a crucial role in bringing our characters and environments to life. Working closely with our animation and art teams, you will be responsible for creating high-quality rigs that meet the technical and artistic requirements of our projects. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting new titles and contribute your expertise to the development of groundbreaking games.

Key Duties Include

Develop AAA quality, body and facial rigs for use with in-game and cutscene animation performances. Apply character model skin weights to animation rigs
Collaborate with Animators and Character Artists to ensure rigs meet the needs of the project
Implement efficient rigging workflows and pipelines to streamline production processes
Mentor and provide guidance to junior/graduate riggers, helping to develop their skills
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in rigging and animation techniques

Requirements

Experience building body and facial rigs to support realistic, mo-cap derived animations
Proficiency in rigging and skinning techniques using industry-standard software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender)
Strong understanding of anatomy, deformation, and character movement principles
Experience with scripting and automation tools for rigging tasks
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Portfolio showcasing previous rigging work, with an emphasis on character rigs

Benefits

25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Private Pension Scheme
Private Healthcare
Health and Well-Being Benefits
Dental Care
Optical treatments
Mental Health Support

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About The Company

Lighthouse Games

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Lighthouse is a game development company, and our ambition is to create a studio that embodies what it means to be at the bleeding edge of video game development – a studio that enables developers to create the best work of their career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative.

We are a home for ambitious developers who value collaboration and possess a determination to deliver quality. We want talent to flourish in our state-of-the-art studio and welcome experienced developers with a passion for mentoring. Our studio is a great environment for new talent to grow and develop their careers because they will be part of an outstanding studio with a long, bright future, where they can learn from the best.

As a growing AAA development studio, we are actively searching for talent and by joining Lighthouse you will work with some of the leading lights in AAA game development, who will support you in creating the best work of your career in an environment which fosters openness and respect.