Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · On-site
$60 - $95/hr
Create facial rigs and blendshapes for expressions, lip sync, and animation * Perform advanced ... Troubleshoot and resolve complex rigging and animation issues * Collaborate with animators ...
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · On-site
$60 - $95/hr
Create facial rigs and blendshapes for expressions, lip sync, and animation * Perform advanced ... Troubleshoot and resolve complex rigging and animation issues * Collaborate with animators ...
The Rigging Artist is responsible for designing and creating complex character and creature rigs ... They collaborate closely with animators, modelers, and other team members to ensure that characters ...
The Rigging Artist is responsible for designing and creating complex character and creature rigs ... They collaborate closely with animators, modelers, and other team members to ensure that characters ...
The Rigging Artist is responsible for designing and creating complex character and creature rigs ... They collaborate closely with animators, modelers, and other team members to ensure that characters ...
The Rigging Artist is responsible for designing and creating complex character and creature rigs ... They collaborate closely with animators, modelers, and other team members to ensure that characters ...
The Rigging Artist is responsible for designing and creating complex character and creature rigs ... They collaborate closely with animators, modelers, and other team members to ensure that characters ...
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The Rigging Artist is responsible for designing and creating complex character and creature rigs ... They collaborate closely with animators, modelers, and other team members to ensure that characters ...
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 ...
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 ...
Experience structuring & maintaining animation processes such as rigging, or prototyping. * Character Performance experience. * Effectively tell the story in a meaningful way through vivid and ...
Experience structuring & maintaining animation processes such as rigging, or prototyping. * Character Performance experience. * Effectively tell the story in a meaningful way through vivid and ...
The ideal candidate is an exceptional people leader, communicator, and technical expert who understands the end-to-end animation pipeline from asset creation and rigging through animation, FX ...
The ideal candidate is an exceptional people leader, communicator, and technical expert who understands the end-to-end animation pipeline from asset creation and rigging through animation, FX ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$39.54 - $73.16/hr
Proficient with animation blocking for previz and familiar with modeling, rigging, shading, etc. Knowledge & Skills * Strong cinematic knowledge. Instinctively understand cameras, lenses, composition ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$39.54 - $73.16/hr
Proficient with animation blocking for previz and familiar with modeling, rigging, shading, etc. Knowledge & Skills * Strong cinematic knowledge. Instinctively understand cameras, lenses, composition ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
... rigging. * Ability to develop, execute, light, render and test comp FX. * Strong understanding of lighting/shading/texturing principles and techniques. * A good understanding of animation and an eye ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
... rigging. * Ability to develop, execute, light, render and test comp FX. * Strong understanding of lighting/shading/texturing principles and techniques. * A good understanding of animation and an eye ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
Formed by a team of animation advocates and industry veterans, our studio in Los Angeles offers a variety of content production services, from facial and body modelling, rigging, look development, to ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
Formed by a team of animation advocates and industry veterans, our studio in Los Angeles offers a variety of content production services, from facial and body modelling, rigging, look development, to ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
Formed by a team of animation advocates and industry veterans, our studio in Los Angeles offers a variety of content production services, from facial and body modelling, rigging, look development, to ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
Formed by a team of animation advocates and industry veterans, our studio in Los Angeles offers a variety of content production services, from facial and body modelling, rigging, look development, to ...
Work closely with the animation and rigging teams to ensure models are optimized for motion. * Participate in the creative process, offering insights and solutions to achieve the desired artistic ...
Work closely with the animation and rigging teams to ensure models are optimized for motion. * Participate in the creative process, offering insights and solutions to achieve the desired artistic ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$130K - $136K/yr
Work closely with the animation and rigging teams to ensure models are optimized for motion. * Participate in the creative process, offering insights and solutions to achieve the desired artistic ...
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Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$130K - $136K/yr
Work closely with the animation and rigging teams to ensure models are optimized for motion. * Participate in the creative process, offering insights and solutions to achieve the desired artistic ...
Work closely with the animation and rigging teams to ensure models are optimized for motion. * Participate in the creative process, offering insights and solutions to achieve the desired artistic ...
Work closely with the animation and rigging teams to ensure models are optimized for motion. * Participate in the creative process, offering insights and solutions to achieve the desired artistic ...
Experience with lighting, sequencer, camera, layout, fx, and animation in Unreal Engine. * Experience with advanced rigging and control rigs within DCC and Unreal Engine. * Strong aesthetic sense and ...
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Experience with lighting, sequencer, camera, layout, fx, and animation in Unreal Engine. * Experience with advanced rigging and control rigs within DCC and Unreal Engine. * Strong aesthetic sense and ...
Experience with lighting, sequencer, camera, layout, fx, and animation in Unreal Engine. * Experience with advanced rigging and control rigs within DCC and Unreal Engine. * Strong aesthetic sense and ...
Experience with lighting, sequencer, camera, layout, fx, and animation in Unreal Engine. * Experience with advanced rigging and control rigs within DCC and Unreal Engine. * Strong aesthetic sense and ...
Experience with lighting, sequencer, camera, layout, fx, and animation in Unreal Engine. * Experience with advanced rigging and control rigs within DCC and Unreal Engine. * Strong aesthetic sense and ...
Experience with lighting, sequencer, camera, layout, fx, and animation in Unreal Engine. * Experience with advanced rigging and control rigs within DCC and Unreal Engine. * Strong aesthetic sense and ...
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$23.36 - $25.49
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An Animation Rigging job involves creating the digital skeletons that allow characters and objects to move in animation and video games. Rigging artists design and implement the control systems, including joints, bones, and deformers, that animators use to bring models to life. They work closely with modelers and animators to ensure smooth movement and realistic deformations. Strong technical skills in 3D software and scripting are often required for this role.
Animation Rigging artists spend their days designing and building digital skeletons and control systems that allow animators to create lifelike movement for characters and objects. You may work closely with modelers and animators to ensure rigs are user-friendly and optimized for the production pipeline, regularly troubleshooting or refining rigs based on animation feedback. Collaboration is a big part of the job, as you often interact with technical artists, animators, and supervisors to maintain the quality and efficiency of the rigging process. The role can involve balancing technical tasks with creative problem-solving, making it both challenging and rewarding for those passionate about animation.
To thrive in Animation Rigging, you need a solid understanding of anatomy, movement, and 3D animation principles, usually supported by experience in computer graphics or related fields. Proficiency with industry-standard software like Autodesk Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max, as well as scripting languages such as Python or MEL, is commonly required. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration, and clear communication help riggers effectively integrate with animators and technical artists. These competencies are crucial for building flexible, efficient rigs that enable high-quality animation and seamless production workflows.
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$60 - $95/hr
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About the Role
We're hiring an experienced Rigging Artist to develop advanced character rigs for human and quadruped characters. You'll work on facial systems, dynamic secondary motion rigs, skinning, and deformation — collaborating with animators and modelers to ensure rigs are production-ready.
