ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Animation Character Rigger Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Flying Bark Productions

3D Animation Lead

Denver, NC · On-site +1

... of character animation and storytelling. We are working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The ... An understanding of rigs and typical rigging set-ups, animation pipelines and transferring data ...

Jam City Inc

Technical Animator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

A minimum of 5 years of experience rigging characters and props using Maya. * A minimum of 3 years ... Skilled in 3D character animation for bipedal humanoids, creatures, and organic forms. * Expertly ...

Jam City

Technical Animator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

A minimum of 5 years of experience rigging characters and props using Maya. * A minimum of 3 years ... Skilled in 3D character animation for bipedal humanoids, creatures, and organic forms. * Expertly ...

Jam City

Technical Animator

San Francisco, CA

$90K - $110K/yr

A minimum of 5 years of experience rigging characters and props using Maya. * A minimum of 3 years ... Skilled in 3D character animation for bipedal humanoids, creatures, and organic forms. * Expertly ...

AGBO

Expression of Interest - Animator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

Experience structuring & maintaining animation processes such as rigging, or prototyping. * Character Performance experience. * Effectively tell the story in a meaningful way through vivid and ...

Jam City

Technical Animator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

A minimum of 5 years of experience rigging characters and props using Maya. * A minimum of 3 years ... Skilled in 3D character animation for bipedal humanoids, creatures, and organic forms. * Expertly ...

Corkyy

Senior Motion Designer (Remote)

New York, NY · Remote

$116K - $132K/yr

Expert command of Adobe After Effects and Creative Cloud (character rigging and animation capabilities preferred). Workflow: Proven capacity to self-manage, handle parallel project tracks, and meet ...

previous page

Showing results 41-60

All JobsArts And Entertainment JobsEntertainment JobsChildren's Entertainer JobsAnimation Character Rigger Jobs

Animation Character Rigger information

See salary details

$14

$26

$36

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.

What are popular job titles related to Animation Character Rigger jobs?

For Animation Character Rigger jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Tutor and Teaching Assistant

San Jose, CA • On-site

UNIVERSITY OF SILICON VALLEY
1 - 5K employees
Learn more about UNIVERSITY OF SILICON VALLEYexternal

$18.45 - $25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

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

Apply