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 Rainbow Six Siege with an accent on efficient skinning, deformation, and control systems. Focus on optimizing rigs for real-time performance and developing scalable animation pipelines for AAA production.

Location: Montreal, Canada (Hybrid) or Annecy, France (Office-based)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in gaming, creating original and memorable experiences such as 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 seamless integration into the game engine.
• Support and improve animation pipelines and technical workflows.
• Optimize rigs to ensure high real-time performance.
• Collaborate with animation, technical art, and programming teams to refine best practices.

Requirements

• Professional experience as a Character Rigger within the video game industry.
• Strong mastery of 3DS Max rigging pipelines.
• Solid understanding of deformation, skinning, and control systems.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automating rigging pipelines.
• Proven track record of working on AAA game productions.
• Deep understanding of real-time optimization and engine constraints.

Nice to have

• Experience with facial rigging using joint-based, blendshape, or hybrid systems.