Character Rigger (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Character Rigger (Gamedev): Building and maintaining production-ready character rigs for bipedal and quadrupedal game assets with an accent on anatomy-driven deformation systems and performance optimization. Focus on integrating rigs into Unreal Engine, automating rigging workflows with Python/MEL, and ensuring high-quality animation control for game production pipelines.

Location: Remote or hybrid (Kyiv/Lviv/Dnipro). Excluded: Not hiring from the Russian Federation.

Company

An established game development outsourcing studio working on a wide range of industry projects.

What you will do

• Create and maintain production-ready rigs for biped, quadruped, stylized, and realistic character models.
• Develop and manage skin weighting and advanced deformation setups using Driven Keys and PoseWrangler.
• Implement rigging solutions directly within Unreal Engine pipelines.
• Write Python or MEL scripts to automate and support rigging workflows.
• Optimize rigs to meet real-time engine performance requirements and animation needs.
• Collaborate with animation teams to troubleshoot rig issues and ensure technical quality.

Requirements

• Proven experience in character rigging for games using Autodesk Maya.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, movement principles, and deformation systems.
• Proficiency in Python or MEL scripting for automation.
• Experience with facial rigging and rig integration into Unreal Engine.
• Knowledge of exporting and preparing assets for game engines.
• English language skills required for documentation and collaboration.

Nice to have

• Experience with Advanced Skeleton, HumanIK, mGear, and MotionBuilder.
• Familiarity with motion capture workflows and retargeting processes.
• Ability to validate and maintain complex rigs inside Unreal Engine.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast and transparent hiring process.
• Flexible work arrangements with options for office or remote work.
• 20 days of paid vacation and 10 days of paid sick leave.
• Regular salary reviews and defined career growth paths.
• Corporate English lessons and 50% compensation for professional training courses.
• Internal mentorship and referral bonus programs.