Animation Rigger (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Animation Rigger (Gamedev): Creating versatile character rigging systems and animation interfaces with an accent on rigging complex characters and props using Maya. Focus on troubleshooting and resolving character-rigging issues for artists within various disciplines and developing tools to optimize animation and rigging workflow.

Company

hirify.global is an animation company creating highly versatile character rigging systems and animation interfaces.

What you will do

• Implement animation control rigging systems for complex characters and props using Maya.
• Work with the Lead Rigger to ensure that all rigs meet the show’s requirements.
• Oversee the characters, vehicles and props rigging through the animation pipeline.
• Develop tools and plug-ins to optimize animation and rigging workflow.
• Troubleshoot and wrangle character-rigging issues for artists within various disciplines.
• Maintain a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work.

Requirements

• 3+ years work experience is required in 3D CG for Digital Animation, Visuals Effects or Video games.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Candidates must work well under pressure.
• Implement animation control rigging systems for complex characters and props using Maya.
• Ensure the CG characters will employ all current character setup procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer Visualization, or Computer Animation required or equivalent work experience.

Nice to have

• Expertise with Maya animation software.
• Expertise in setting up cloth simulation rigs.
• Experience with MEL, CSH, Python, TCL, Perl or other scripting languages.
• Skilled knowledge of anatomy for both human/biped and animal/quadruped.
• An additional reel demonstrating abilities in rigging, scripting, along with proficiency in tools or plug-in design. Character, prop, and vehicle rigs are best for demonstration purposes.