Character Rigger

Job#: 3038694

Job Description:

CHARACTER RIGGER (18-month Contract)

Vancouver, BC (HYBRID)

Pay Range: $54 - $59 (DOE)

CHARACTER RIGGER

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Character Rigger. 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.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a growing team of talented, creative, fun-loving professionals from around the world who are united in their passion for Gears of War. Located in Vancouver, Canada, the studio is dedicated to pushing the Gears franchise to new heights with its belief that if you want to go far, go together.

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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 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
• 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

Skills/qualifications that are top priority?

• Proficient with Maya
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 is a benefit
• Prepared to learn in-studio workflow and tools
• Python scripting knowledge is a benefit
• Experience with MotionBuilder is a benefit
• Knowledge of Cloth or simulation is a plus

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.