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3D Character Rigging Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Roblox

3D Animator (Short Term)

San Mateo, CA

You'll focus on creating high-quality, foundational character animations for the Roblox platform ... quality facial rigging/expression work * Expert-level skills in Autodesk Maya for animation ...

Roblox

3D Animator (Short Term)

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$9.1K - $11K/mo

You'll focus on creating high-quality, foundational character animations for the Roblox platform ... quality facial rigging/expression work * Expert-level skills in Autodesk Maya for animation ...

Cloud Chamber

Senior Gameplay Animator

Novato, CA · On-site

$124K - $142K/yr

Maintain a strong understanding of character performance, form, gestures, and silhouettes for both ... Exemplary skills in keyframe, stylized 3D animation, using Maya and/or Motion Builder. * Experience ...

2K

Senior Gameplay Animator

Novato, CA

$124K - $142K/yr

Maintain a strong understanding of character performance, form, gestures, and silhouettes for both ... Exemplary skills in keyframe, stylized 3D animation, using Maya and/or Motion Builder. * Experience ...

Cloud Chamber

Senior Gameplay Animator

Novato, CA

$124K - $142K/yr

Maintain a strong understanding of character performance, form, gestures, and silhouettes for both ... Exemplary skills in keyframe, stylized 3D animation, using Maya and/or Motion Builder. * Experience ...

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What is the difference between 3D Character Rigging vs 3D Modeler?

Aspect3D Character Rigging3D Modeler
Primary FocusCreating skeletons and controls for animationModeling 3D objects and characters
Skills RequiredRigging techniques, anatomy, software proficiencyModeling, texturing, topology
Work EnvironmentAnimation studios, game development, VFXDesign studios, game studios, VFX
CertificationsOften requires knowledge of rigging tools and softwareFocus on modeling and texturing skills

While both roles are essential in 3D production, 3D Character Rigging specializes in preparing characters for animation by creating movable skeletons, whereas 3D Modelers focus on creating the detailed 3D assets themselves. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job focus within the 3D industry.

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Tutor and Teaching Assistant

COGSWELL COLLEGE LLC

San Jose, CA • On-site

$18.45 - $25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted yesterday

Job description

Position SummaryThe Tutor supports students primarily in Game Art/Design and Digital Arts and Animation courses, contributing to a creative, collaborative, and technically proficient learning environment. The role involves providing one-on-one and group tutoring sessions, offering feedback on assignments, helping students navigate tools used in game production and animation, and performing relevant administrative tasks.
Tutored courses include but are not limited to: Character Rigging, Environmental Art, Modeling, Level Design for Single Player Games, Senior Game Studio I & II, Full Game Pipeline and Production.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide tutoring and technical guidance on 2D design, 3D modeling, rigging, texturing, level design, and production pipelines
  • Assist students with troubleshooting software (Windows required, Mac OS is a plus)
  • Maintain a professional and inclusive learning atmosphere that promotes collaboration and innovation
  • Contribute to the documentation and organizational needs of the tutoring program, perform tutoring-administrative duties as assigned
  • Other relevant tasks, as assigned

Qualifications
Education:
  • Open to all students and non-students at University of Silicon Valley
  • Maintain a 3.00 GPA (if current student)
  • Has taken the classes to be tutored
  • Has recommendation from instructors of relevant courses

Skills:
  • Strong foundation in digital art, game art, game design
  • Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, Substance, or equivalent. Illustrator, After Effects are not required but are pluses.
  • Informative tutoring with expert knowledge of tutored subjects
  • Maintaining a booking schedule, which is based on self-declared availability on at least 4 days/week, between 10hrs-20hrs/week
  • Maintaining regular and efficient communication with Tutoring Program Manager and tutored students

Desired Qualifications: All the above plus ability to tutor Character Rigging, Environmental Art, Level Design for Single Player Games, 2D Design & Animation, Math and English topics.
Working conditions
Tutoring work takes place on campus and virtually online. This tutoring position requires the use of writing materials and computer software.
Physical requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and actively listen. The employee frequently must sit for prolonged periods and use hands and arms for activities such as typing and other computer-related tasks.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time.
Non-benefit Position

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