Senior Character Rigger (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Character Rigger (3DS Max/Python): Creating high-quality character rigs and integrating them into the game engine for a character-driven AAA title with an accent on skinning, deformation, and control systems. Focus on optimizing rigs for real-time performance and developing efficient animation pipelines.

Location: Office-based in Montreal (Canada), Paris (France), Chengdu (China), or Da Nang (Vietnam)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in gaming creating original and memorable experiences like Assassin's Creed and Rainbow Six.

What you will do

• Build user-friendly character rigs using 3DS Max.
• Develop efficient skinning, deformation, and control systems.
• Ensure clean export and integration into the game engine.
• Support and optimize animation pipelines and workflows for real-time performance.
• Collaborate with animation, technical art, and programming teams.
• Contribute to the development of pipeline tools and best practices.

Requirements

• Professional experience as a Character Rigger in the video game industry.
• Strong proficiency with 3DS Max rigging pipelines.
• Solid understanding of skinning, deformation, and control systems.
• Experience with Python scripting for rigging pipelines.
• Proven track record working on AAA game productions.
• Experience with facial rigging (joint-based, blendshape, or hybrid systems).

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile AAA franchise.
• Collaborative environment with diverse global teams.
• Focus on innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries.