3D Rigger (Game Development)

Location: Remote, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Company

A 25-year creative development studio specializing in full video game development, co-development, publishing, and interactive digital asset production for major platforms and AAA publishers.

What you will do

• Create production-ready rigs for characters, creatures, and props.
• Integrate rigs into production pipelines and ensure compliance with project specifications and studio quality standards.
• Collaborate with animators and technical artists to deliver assets for immersive gaming experiences.
• Set up auto-rigs and Unreal Engine cloth simulation systems.
• Track tasks, communicate progress or delays, and adapt to changing production requirements.
• Deliver project outcomes on time and within agreed scope and budgeted time.

Requirements

• Production-ready proficiency with Maya or Blender.
• Experience with auto-rigging systems and Unreal Engine cloth simulation setup.
• Python and MEL scripting skills.
• Ability to manage time, communicate proactively, and follow rigging and production best practices.
• At least one additional competency at high proficiency or two at production-ready proficiency, such as pipeline tooling, anatomy, Mgear, MetaHuman, engine implementation, Rigify, Advanced Skeleton, or Unreal Control Rig.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of body anatomy, engine implementation, advanced rigging tools, modeling, animation, or production pipelines.
• Experience with Mgear, Rigify, Advanced Skeleton, MetaHuman, or Unreal Control Rig.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote, project-based engagement.
• Freelance or contract basis rather than full-time employment.
• Scope, deliverables, timelines, and rates defined for each work order.
• Work guided by responsibility, accountability, discipline, teamwork, clear communication, continuous improvement, and learning.