TL;DR
Rigging Technical Artist (Game Development): Develop and improve character rigs focusing on body and face rigging for NBA hirify.global with an accent on human anatomy simulation and deformation accuracy. Focus on creating procedural setups, automating workflows with Python, and collaborating closely with art and engineering teams to optimize game-ready rigs.
Location: Fully remote within the United States
Salary: $41–$57 per hour depending on location
Company
hirify.global is a leading game development company known for its NBA hirify.global franchise and multiple successful titles, with studios worldwide committed to technical innovation and artistry.
What you will do
- Update and improve character rigs to enhance deformation and simulate human anatomy accurately
- Create math node networks and implement blendshapes and corrective shapes for body and face rigs
- Write Python scripts to automate tasks and improve workflow efficiency
- Diagnose and resolve rigging-related errors across tools and the game
- Collaborate with technical artists, engineers, and art departments to address feedback and asset requests
- Contribute to documentation and pipeline improvements for scalability
Requirements
- Must be located in the United States (remote within US only)
- Strong expertise in Autodesk Maya and Python/PyMel scripting
- Deep understanding of human anatomy, deformation, and facial rigging (FACS)
- Experience creating optimized character rigs for games
- Excellent problem-solving skills and collaboration abilities
Nice to have
- Experience with NgSkinTools for weight painting
- Familiarity with Qt UI creation
- Version control experience (Perforce)
- Knowledge of dynamic simulation setups like jiggle joints
- Programming with Maya Python API
Culture & Benefits
- Fully remote work within the United States
- Competitive hourly pay based on location and experience
- Potential bonus and equity awards
- Comprehensive medical and financial benefits
- At-will employment with performance-based salary adjustments
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