Tech Stack

Description

You will manage a team of riggers, develop and optimize rigging pipelines and tools, and create high-quality rigs for characters, creatures, and props. You will collaborate closely with animation, character design, and engineering teams to ensure smooth production and push character animation fidelity.

Requirements

• 6+ years experience as a Rigger in the video game industry
• At least 2 years in a lead or senior role
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Expert knowledge of a major 3D software package (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender)
• Strong understanding of animation pipelines
• Proficiency in Python and/or MEL scripting
• Experience with Unreal Animation Systems
• Experience with ragdoll setup and cloth generation

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of riggers
• Develop, maintain, and optimize rigging pipelines, tools, and workflows
• Create rigging scripts and tools in Python and/or MEL
• Create high-quality, production-ready rigs for characters, creatures, props, and vehicles
• Act as the primary point of contact for rigging-related technical issues
• Collaborate with animators and character artists
• Establish and document rigging standards and best practices
• Stay up to date with industry trends and technologies
• Communicate and work with gameplay and engine programmers
• Identify and implement pipeline improvements