Senior Rigging And Simulation Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Rigging & Simulation Artist (Gamedev): Developing and maintaining complex character rigs and directable shot simulations for high-end cinematics with an accent on anatomy, deformation, and technical pipeline integration. Focus on building scalable cloth and hair rigs, collaborating with cross-functional art departments, and solving complex technical challenges within an art-driven production environment.

Location: Hybrid role based in Irvine, CA; remote work options may be explored

Compensation: $38.85 – $71.83 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a premier developer and publisher of iconic gaming universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain complex character rigs with a focus on high visual quality and deformation.
• Create and manage directable shot simulations for cloth and hair.
• Collaborate closely with modeling, animation, FX, and lighting departments to ensure pipeline needs are met.
• Develop tools to streamline and facilitate the rigging and simulation pipeline.
• Solve technical challenges to maintain high performance in a fast-paced production environment.
• Share knowledge and experience to mentor team members.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience rigging characters in Maya or similar software.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Proficiency in Python, MEL, C++, or other relevant programming languages.
• Professional experience in feature film or TV animation pipelines.
• Strong background in Houdini for simulation workflows.
• Deep understanding of anatomy, character kinematics, and topology.

Nice to have

• Experience with rigging in Unreal Engine.
• Thorough knowledge of current industry-standard layout, modeling, and animation workflows.
• Passion for Blizzard games and cinematic storytelling.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Support for mental health, well-being, and fitness programs.
• Unique perks such as free and discounted games.
• Commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equal opportunity workplace.