Senior Rigging Artist

As a Senior Rigging Artist at our company, you will play a crucial role in creating high-quality rigs tailored for gaming environments. Your expertise in character rigging and advanced animation techniques will be essential in optimizing rigs for real-time performance and seamless integration into game pipelines. Key Responsibilities: - Design and develop robust rigs for 3D characters with detailed anatomy and mechanics. - Create rigs compatible with Unreal Engine, Blender, and Character Creator/iClone. - Ensure the rigs support complex animation requirements, including facial rigging, dynamic bones, and advanced deformations. - Collaborate closely with animators and 3D modelers to ensure the smooth integration of rigs into game pipelines. - Optimize rigs for real-time applications, focusing on gaming environments. - Troubleshoot and resolve rigging-related issues in character animation workflows. Requirements: - Proven experience in character rigging for gaming projects. - Proficiency in tools like Blender, Unreal Engine, and Character Creator/iClone. - Strong understanding of anatomy, mechanics, and skin weighting. - Experience with advanced rigging techniques, including IK/FK systems, dynamic bones, and facial rigging. - Familiarity with game optimization techniques for rigs. - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and handle feedback constructively. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in scripting and automation (e.g., Python for Blender or MEL for Maya). - Knowledge of physics-based rigging and dynamic simulations. - Portfolio showcasing previous rigging work for gaming projects. - Experience in integrating rigs into Unreal Engine workflows for gameplay or cinematics.,