3D Rigger - Maya

at  Supaglu

11 APR 2024

• Fully remote opportunity for Maya based Rigger
• AAA Studio - great new IP
• Dynamic, creative team
  Our client is a dynamic growing, AAA studio based in Australia. They’re working on new, exciting IP which is yet to be released.
  This full-time position requires a deep understanding of rigging techniques, proficiency in industry-standard tools and software, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A portfolio demonstrating previous rigging work and technical proficiency in character rigging techniques.
• Proven experience as a Rigger or similar role in the gaming industry.
• Proficiency in industry-standard rigging tools and software, such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine for integration of rigs and understanding of real-time animation constraints.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, kinematics, and biomechanics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Mel scripting is a plus.

• Collaborate with animators, artists, and designers to understand the requirements for movement and animation across the game.
• Create and implement rigs that facilitate realistic and expressive animation.
• Build and maintain skeletons, controls, and deformation systems.
• Ensure proper articulation, skinning and weighting of models to achieve realistic deformations during animation.
• Work closely with the animation team to troubleshoot and resolve rigging issues.
• Develop tools and scripts to streamline the rigging process and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with technical artists and programmers to integrate rigs into the game engine.
• Test and iterate on rigs to achieve optimal performance and visual quality.
• Provide support and guidance to animators on rig functionality and usage.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in character rigging techniques.
• Document rigging processes and create guidelines for the animation team.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Develop and maintain the rigging pipeline for efficient character rigging processes.
• Contribute to the improvement of the overall animation pipeline.