Senior 3D Character Modeller/Rigger (Game Cinematics)

2 - 5 years

4 - 7 Lacs

Posted:19 hours ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Remote

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

About the Role

Senior 3D Character Modeller & Rigger

Key Responsibilities

  • Modeling

    • Create

      realistic, high-resolution characters, costumes, and props

      for cinematic sequences.
    • Deliver clean topology optimized for

      deformation and rigging

      .
    • Build detailed UVs and prepare assets for texturing/look-dev.
  • Rigging

    • Design and implement

      efficient, animator-friendly character rigs

      , including facial and body systems.
    • Perform

      skinning and weight painting

      for natural deformations.
    • Develop corrective blendshapes and secondary motion setups for realism.
    • Collaborate with animators to ensure rigs meet cinematic storytelling needs.
  • Pipeline & Collaboration

    • Work closely with

      animation, mocap, and VFX teams

      to ensure seamless integration.
    • Support troubleshooting of rigs during production.
    • Contribute to pipeline tools and rigging standards in collaboration with technical directors.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of professional experience in

    film, AAA game cinematics, or animation studios

    .
  • Strong portfolio showing

    realistic character models and working rigs

    .
  • Expert in

    Maya

    (modeling + rigging toolset).
  • Proficient in

    ZBrush

    (sculpting),

    Substance Painter/Designer

    (texturing prep).
  • Deep knowledge of

    rigging fundamentals

    (IK/FK systems, deformation, constraints).
  • Experience with

    weight painting, blendshapes, and corrective sculpting

    .
  • Understanding of

    anatomy, facial topology, and deformation principles

    .

What We Offer

  • Work on

    AAA cinematic projects

    for global game IPs.
  • Collaborative environment where artists have

    ownership across the asset pipeline

    .
  • Competitive salary, mentorship opportunities, and growth within a high-end cinematic team.

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