Senior Character Rigger (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Character Rigger (Gamedev): Build high-quality character rigs in Maya and deliver them production-ready into Unreal Engine pipeline with an accent on animator-friendly controls, deformation systems, and real-time optimization. Focus on supporting AAA animation workflows, troubleshooting rig integrations, and scalable rigs for character-driven MOBA-style games.

Location: Office-based in Montreal, Canada or Bucharest, Romania

Company

Global leader in gaming creating original experiences from Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance.

What you will do

• Build animator-friendly character rigs in Maya;
• Develop efficient skinning and deformation systems;
• Ensure clean export and integration into Unreal Engine;
• Support and improve animation pipelines and workflows;
• Troubleshoot rig, deformation, and engine integration issues;
• Optimize rigs for real-time performance;
• Collaborate with Animation, Tech Art, and Engineering teams;
• Contribute to pipeline tools and best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as Character Rigger in games industry;
• Expert knowledge of Maya rigging workflows;
• Strong understanding of deformation, skinning, and control systems;
• Experience with Unreal Engine and Blueprints;
• Python scripting for rigging workflows;
• Experience in AAA game productions and large character roster projects (MOBA/hero-based);
• Solid understanding of real-time optimization and engine constraints;
• Strong problem-solving skills and pipeline awareness;
• Facial rigging experience (joint-based, blendshape, or hybrid).

Culture & Benefits

• Diverse perspectives to help players and teams thrive;
• Passion for innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries.