CHARACTER RIGGER

Client Industry: Gaming

Contract Terms: 18 Months

Start Date: August 27th, 2024

End Date: February 27th, 2026

Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid - 3 Days a week in office | 2 Days Remote)

SUMMARY:

In this position, you will be responsible for carrying through the artistic vision of the project and applying your experience directly to rigging game assets that are vital to the team and for the game animation systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the Rigging Lead to create rigged assets that conform to the technical guidelines of the target platform and engine.
• Follow direction from the Rigging Lead, as well as seek feedback from peers and art leads when needed.
• Trouble shoot rigged assets, fix content issues, and test on target platform
• Participate in meetings as part of effective communication with the team.
• Capably and consistently meet project deadlines and milestones set by project leads.
• Document new rigging tools, techniques and workflows as required
• Be a positive and creative force in the team.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 3+ years as professional rigger or equivalent experience
• AA/BFA preferred, or at least can demonstrate through a portfolio an industry standard level of rigging
• Proficient with Maya, with a high capacity to learn new tools and processes
• Human/animal anatomical knowledge
• Clean and efficient smooth skinning practices
• Passion for the industry and an understanding of industry trends and technologies
• Have a proactive work ethic; capable problem solver who is not afraid of big challenges
• Prepared to learn in-studio workflow and tools

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 is a benefit
• Python scripting knowledge is a benefit
• Experience with MotionBuilder is a benefit
• Knowledge of Cloth or simulation is a plus

*Portfolio Containing multiple Characters , and actual footage from Production required for submission.*