Herndon, VA · On-site
$130K - $156K/yr
The ideal candidate should have experience in rigging, sculpting, python/mel, shading, texture ... Surpassing Uncanny Valley - Create believable and detailed 3D characters applying your strong ...
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Herndon, VA · On-site
$130K - $156K/yr
The ideal candidate should have experience in rigging, sculpting, python/mel, shading, texture ... Surpassing Uncanny Valley - Create believable and detailed 3D characters applying your strong ...
Herndon, VA · On-site
$130K - $156K/yr
The ideal candidate should have experience in rigging, sculpting, python/mel, shading, texture ... Surpassing Uncanny Valley - Create believable and detailed 3D characters applying your strong ...
Herndon, VA · On-site
$130K - $156K/yr
The ideal candidate should have experience in rigging, sculpting, python/mel, shading, texture ... Surpassing Uncanny Valley - Create believable and detailed 3D characters applying your strong ...
Bowie, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of Blender 3D modeling, sculpting, UV unwrapping, texturing, materials with shader nodes, lighting, rigging, animation, physics simulation, and rendering with Cycles and Eevee engines.
Bowie, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of Blender 3D modeling, sculpting, UV unwrapping, texturing, materials with shader nodes, lighting, rigging, animation, physics simulation, and rendering with Cycles and Eevee engines.
Fairfax, VA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of Blender 3D modeling, sculpting, UV unwrapping, texturing, materials with shader nodes, lighting, rigging, animation, physics simulation, and rendering with Cycles and Eevee engines.
Fairfax, VA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of Blender 3D modeling, sculpting, UV unwrapping, texturing, materials with shader nodes, lighting, rigging, animation, physics simulation, and rendering with Cycles and Eevee engines.
College Park, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of Blender 3D modeling, sculpting, UV unwrapping, texturing, materials with shader nodes, lighting, rigging, animation, physics simulation, and rendering with Cycles and Eevee engines.
College Park, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of Blender 3D modeling, sculpting, UV unwrapping, texturing, materials with shader nodes, lighting, rigging, animation, physics simulation, and rendering with Cycles and Eevee engines.
Laurel, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of Blender 3D modeling, sculpting, UV unwrapping, texturing, materials with shader nodes, lighting, rigging, animation, physics simulation, and rendering with Cycles and Eevee engines.
Laurel, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of Blender 3D modeling, sculpting, UV unwrapping, texturing, materials with shader nodes, lighting, rigging, animation, physics simulation, and rendering with Cycles and Eevee engines.
Washington, DC · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of Blender 3D modeling, sculpting, UV unwrapping, texturing, materials with shader nodes, lighting, rigging, animation, physics simulation, and rendering with Cycles and Eevee engines.
Washington, DC · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of Blender 3D modeling, sculpting, UV unwrapping, texturing, materials with shader nodes, lighting, rigging, animation, physics simulation, and rendering with Cycles and Eevee engines.
Rockville, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of Blender 3D modeling, sculpting, UV unwrapping, texturing, materials with shader nodes, lighting, rigging, animation, physics simulation, and rendering with Cycles and Eevee engines.
Rockville, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of Blender 3D modeling, sculpting, UV unwrapping, texturing, materials with shader nodes, lighting, rigging, animation, physics simulation, and rendering with Cycles and Eevee engines.
Alexandria, VA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of Blender 3D modeling, sculpting, UV unwrapping, texturing, materials with shader nodes, lighting, rigging, animation, physics simulation, and rendering with Cycles and Eevee engines.
Alexandria, VA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of Blender 3D modeling, sculpting, UV unwrapping, texturing, materials with shader nodes, lighting, rigging, animation, physics simulation, and rendering with Cycles and Eevee engines.
Leesburg, VA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of Blender 3D modeling, sculpting, UV unwrapping, texturing, materials with shader nodes, lighting, rigging, animation, physics simulation, and rendering with Cycles and Eevee engines.
Leesburg, VA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of Blender 3D modeling, sculpting, UV unwrapping, texturing, materials with shader nodes, lighting, rigging, animation, physics simulation, and rendering with Cycles and Eevee engines.
Washington, DC · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
... rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management. Ability to ... Skilled at teaching 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering workflows in 3DS Max. Guides students ...
Washington, DC · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
... rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management. Ability to ... Skilled at teaching 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering workflows in 3DS Max. Guides students ...
College Park, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
... rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management. Ability to ... Skilled at teaching 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering workflows in 3DS Max. Guides students ...
College Park, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
... rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management. Ability to ... Skilled at teaching 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering workflows in 3DS Max. Guides students ...
Leesburg, VA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
... rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management. Ability to ... Skilled at teaching 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering workflows in 3DS Max. Guides students ...
Leesburg, VA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
... rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management. Ability to ... Skilled at teaching 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering workflows in 3DS Max. Guides students ...
Laurel, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
... rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management. Ability to ... Skilled at teaching 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering workflows in 3DS Max. Guides students ...
Laurel, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
... rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management. Ability to ... Skilled at teaching 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering workflows in 3DS Max. Guides students ...
Alexandria, VA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
... rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management. Ability to ... Skilled at teaching 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering workflows in 3DS Max. Guides students ...
Alexandria, VA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
... rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management. Ability to ... Skilled at teaching 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering workflows in 3DS Max. Guides students ...
Bowie, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
... rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management. Ability to ... Skilled at teaching 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering workflows in 3DS Max. Guides students ...
Bowie, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
... rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management. Ability to ... Skilled at teaching 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering workflows in 3DS Max. Guides students ...
Rockville, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
... rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management. Ability to ... Skilled at teaching 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering workflows in 3DS Max. Guides students ...
Rockville, MD · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
... rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management. Ability to ... Skilled at teaching 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering workflows in 3DS Max. Guides students ...
Fairfax, VA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
... rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management. Ability to ... Skilled at teaching 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering workflows in 3DS Max. Guides students ...
Fairfax, VA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
... rigging, rendering with Arnold and V-Ray, particle systems, and scene management. Ability to ... Skilled at teaching 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering workflows in 3DS Max. Guides students ...
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$85K - $95K/yr
... marine rigging, vessel operations, underwater ship repair operations and related disciplines is ... Developing and reviewing engineering documents, 3D models and simulations, calculations, technical ...
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Alexandria, VA · On-site
$85K - $95K/yr
... marine rigging, vessel operations, underwater ship repair operations and related disciplines is ... Developing and reviewing engineering documents, 3D models and simulations, calculations, technical ...
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$85K - $95K/yr
... marine rigging, vessel operations, underwater ship repair operations and related disciplines is ... Developing and reviewing engineering documents, 3D models and simulations, calculations, technical ...
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Alexandria, VA · On-site
$85K - $95K/yr
... marine rigging, vessel operations, underwater ship repair operations and related disciplines is ... Developing and reviewing engineering documents, 3D models and simulations, calculations, technical ...
$16.06 - $18.37
1% of jobs
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$22.97 - $25.27
6% of jobs
$26.15 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$25.27 - $27.57
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$27.57 - $29.87
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$29.87 - $32.18
14% of jobs
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$32.18 - $34.48
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A 3D Rigging artist typically spends their day creating and refining digital skeletons and control systems that animators use to bring characters and objects to life. This involves working closely with modelers and animators to ensure rigs meet project requirements and adjusting rigs based on feedback or animation needs. The role often includes troubleshooting technical issues, developing custom scripts or tools to improve workflow efficiency, and conducting regular rig maintenance. Collaboration and communication are central, as rigs must integrate smoothly with the broader pipeline to support high-quality animation production.
A 3D Rigging job involves creating the skeletal structure and controls that allow 3D characters or objects to move realistically in animation and gaming. Riggers build rigs with joints, bones, and deformers that animators use to manipulate movements. They ensure flexibility, smooth deformations, and proper weight distribution for lifelike animations. Rigging requires knowledge of anatomy, movement mechanics, and software like Maya or Blender. It's a crucial step in the animation pipeline, bridging modeling and animation.
To excel in 3D Rigging, candidates need a thorough understanding of anatomy, animation principles, and strong proficiency in 3D modeling software such as Maya or Blender, often supported by a relevant degree or certification in animation or computer graphics. Expertise in technical tools like Autodesk Maya, Python scripting for automation, and familiarity with deformation systems are crucial for creating efficient and versatile rigs. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help riggers collaborate with animators, modelers, and technical artists. These skills are essential for building rigs that deliver smooth and realistic character movement while enabling a streamlined workflow within production teams.
$130K - $156K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 18 days ago
Scattermesh is a fast-paced small company looking to disrupt, transform, and innovate on behalf of our clients. We are inventors, technologists, artisans, problem solvers, and collaborators seeking to redefine the content experience by changing how content is managed and delivered to clients. We have an amazing team and we want to add a few talented revolutionaries who want to make a difference solving hard problems. Create your story and start making an indelible impact today.
Job Summary
Scattermesh is expanding its team and we are looking to hire experienced Senior 3D Technical Facial Character Artists to work across client projects on a full time basis on-site in Herndon, VA. This role requires an artist with strong technical understanding of facial kinematics and human anatomy with the skills to apply that knowledge. The ideal candidate should have experience in rigging, sculpting, python/mel, shading, texture painting as it applies to human characters with a focus on facial performances.
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Scattermesh is as obsessed about our employees as our customers. We want to provide great benefits and perks so you can focus on making an impact. We recognize that industry is moving away from better benefits so we have decided to do our part to start reversing the trend. Join us in our quest to disrupt, transform and innovate.
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