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Incessantrain

Rigging Artist 1

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · On-site

About the Role We're hiring an experienced Rigging Artist to develop advanced character rigs for ... Create facial rigs and blendshapes for expressions, lip sync, and animation * Perform advanced ...

Incessantrain

About the Role We're hiring an experienced Rigging Artist to develop advanced character rigs for ... Create facial rigs and blendshapes for expressions, lip sync, and animation * Perform advanced ...

Insomniac Games

Senior Facial Character TD (CONTRACT)

OR · On-site +1

$98K/yr

Collaborates with animation, character art, and engineering teams to produce high quality face rigs * Authors rigging systems to augment or support blendshape-based facial rigs * Authors high quality ...

Insomniac Games

Senior Facial Character TD (CONTRACT)

$80/hr

Collaborates with animation, character art, and engineering teams to produce high quality face rigs * Authors rigging systems to augment or support blendshape-based facial rigs * Authors high quality ...

Jobless

$80/hr

Collaborates with animation, character art, and engineering teams to produce high quality face rigs * Authors rigging systems to augment or support blendshape-based facial rigs * Authors high quality ...

Cinnamon

Technical Animator / Rigger

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... character and creature rigs for animation across animation, comics-related media, and games. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating and refining deformation setups, integrating motion capture ...

Weekday AI

Character and Facial Animation Consultant

$60 - $90/hr

Relevant backgrounds may include character animation, facial animation, performance capture, motion editing, facial rigging, or related character-performance disciplines. The role is not intended for ...

Epic Games

Character Animation Lead

Cary, NC · On-site

What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for a Character Animation Director to join our Special ... Familiarity with Control Rig and runtime rigging workflows in Unreal Engine EPIC JOB + EPIC ...

PlayStation Global

Lead Character Tools Engineer

OR · On-site +1

$102K - $134K/yr

We are seeking a Lead Character Tools Engineer to join the PlayStation Central Technology team focusing on Character technology from creation, rigging, and animation. Developing and distributing ...

PlayStation Global

Lead Character Tools Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Character Tools Engineer to join the PlayStation Central Technology team focusing on Character technology from creation, rigging, and animation. Developing and distributing ...

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How much do animation character rigger jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for animation character rigger in the United States is $26.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an animation character rigger?

An Animation Character Rigger is a professional in the animation and visual effects industry who creates the digital skeletons and control systems for character models. Their work allows animators to move and pose characters realistically and efficiently in 3D animation software. Riggers build and refine the underlying structure that dictates how a character bends, stretches, and interacts with its environment. They work closely with modelers and animators to ensure seamless character movement and expressiveness.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an animation character rigger, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Animation Character Rigger, you need a solid understanding of anatomy, movement, and 3D modeling, typically supported by a degree in animation, computer graphics, or a related field. Expertise in industry-standard software like Autodesk Maya, Blender, and scripting languages such as Python or MEL is commonly required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure that characters move realistically and efficiently, enabling seamless collaboration with animators and delivering high-quality animation projects.

What are some common challenges faced by animation character riggers, and how can they be addressed?

Animation Character Riggers often encounter challenges such as creating rigs that are both flexible for animators and optimized for performance. Balancing realistic movement with technical constraints, like polygon count and deformation, requires strong problem-solving skills and close collaboration with modelers and animators. Effective communication within the team and ongoing learning of new rigging techniques are vital to overcoming these challenges and ensuring smooth animation workflows.

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Adjunct Instructor, Animation

Lake Worth, FL

Palm Beach State College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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Part-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Job description

Join our team!What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this roleInstruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques in 2D and various 3D animation specialisms, experience with one or more of the following: character animation, character rigging, modeling, compositing, games, and VFX. Experience with 3D industrial software such as Autodesk Maya, and/or compositing software such as Adobe After Effects required. Develops discipline related curricula, assess student learning, participates in program evaluation, and college activities. Maintains college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan.
Work schedule varies according to teaching assignment.Varies

PLEASE NOTE: This is an open continuous applicant pool. Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview or employment. Positions will be filled by the department on an as needed basis.

Applications without attached copies of official transcripts or non-web-based unofficial transcripts will not be considered. Transcripts for Adjunct positions must either be an official copy a college-stamped student copy, or a non-web-based unofficial transcript, scanned into an electronic format and attached to their application. Transcripts produced through web-based student systems will not be accepted.

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in Animation or Bachelor's degree in Animation and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline, which can be documented and Demonstrated technology skills in Autodesk and Adobe Cloud and documented work experience (through a portfolio).


Knowledge and skills using Macintosh and PC computer software programs such as:


*Autodesk Maya
*Storyboard Pro
*Adobe After Effects
*Nuke
*Da Vinci Resolve
*Houdini
*Blender
*Substance
*Zbrush
*Unreal

READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation!

Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

  • Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.

  • Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.

  • An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

  • The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

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This position is open until filled

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