Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · On-site
$60 - $95/hr
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 ...
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · On-site
$60 - $95/hr
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 ...
Novato, CA · On-site
$54 - $75/hr
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy ... Diagnose, debug, and resolve character rigging related errors across tools and the game
Novato, CA · On-site
$54 - $75/hr
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy ... Diagnose, debug, and resolve character rigging related errors across tools and the game
Novato, CA · On-site
$54 - $75/hr
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy ... Diagnose, debug, and resolve character rigging related errors across tools and the game
Novato, CA · On-site
$54 - $75/hr
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy ... Diagnose, debug, and resolve character rigging related errors across tools and the game
Irvine, CA · On-site
$54 - $75/hr
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy ... Diagnose, debug, and resolve character rigging related errors across tools and the game
Irvine, CA · On-site
$54 - $75/hr
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy ... Diagnose, debug, and resolve character rigging related errors across tools and the game
Novato, CA · On-site
$54 - $75/hr
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy Create math node networks to make new connections for our body and face rigs Implement blendshapes and ...
Novato, CA · On-site
$54 - $75/hr
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy Create math node networks to make new connections for our body and face rigs Implement blendshapes and ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$130K - $136K/yr
The Character Artist will be responsible for creating highly realistic and expressive character ... Work closely with the animation and rigging teams to ensure models are optimized for motion.
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Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$130K - $136K/yr
The Character Artist will be responsible for creating highly realistic and expressive character ... Work closely with the animation and rigging teams to ensure models are optimized for motion.
Irvine, CA · On-site
$54 - $75/hr
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy ... Diagnose, debug, and resolve character rigging related errors across tools and the game
Irvine, CA · On-site
$54 - $75/hr
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy ... Diagnose, debug, and resolve character rigging related errors across tools and the game
Novato, CA · On-site
$54 - $75/hr
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy ... Diagnose, debug, and resolve character rigging related errors across tools and the game
Novato, CA · On-site
$54 - $75/hr
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy ... Diagnose, debug, and resolve character rigging related errors across tools and the game
Novato, CA · On-site
$54 - $75/hr
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy ... Diagnose, debug, and resolve character rigging related errors across tools and the game
Novato, CA · On-site
$54 - $75/hr
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy ... Diagnose, debug, and resolve character rigging related errors across tools and the game
Novato, CA · On-site
$54 - $75/hr
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy Create math node networks to make new connections for our body and face rigs Implement blendshapes and ...
Novato, CA · On-site
$54 - $75/hr
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy Create math node networks to make new connections for our body and face rigs Implement blendshapes and ...
Culver City, CA · On-site
$144.50 - $250/hr
The Character Tools Developer role is a critical contributor and stakeholder in the design ... Extensive tools and pipeline development experience for rigging and animation workflow extended ...
Culver City, CA · On-site
$144.50 - $250/hr
The Character Tools Developer role is a critical contributor and stakeholder in the design ... Extensive tools and pipeline development experience for rigging and animation workflow extended ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$135K - $142K/yr
The Character Art team is looking for a highly technical and artistic Senior Character Artist to ... Monitor the needs of rigging, animation, and design to ensure clear characters in game Maintain a ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$135K - $142K/yr
The Character Art team is looking for a highly technical and artistic Senior Character Artist to ... Monitor the needs of rigging, animation, and design to ensure clear characters in game Maintain a ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$69.09 - $86.35/hr
The Character Art team is looking for a highly technical and artistic Senior Character Artist to ... Monitor the needs of rigging, animation, and design to ensure clear characters in game Maintain a ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$69.09 - $86.35/hr
The Character Art team is looking for a highly technical and artistic Senior Character Artist to ... Monitor the needs of rigging, animation, and design to ensure clear characters in game Maintain a ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$18.45 - $25/hr
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 ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$18.45 - $25/hr
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 ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
Classes include: * Character Rigging - emphasis on character rigging techniques: joints, surface binding, articulation, forward and inverse kinematics, and hierarchical node structures
San Jose, CA · On-site
Classes include: * Character Rigging - emphasis on character rigging techniques: joints, surface binding, articulation, forward and inverse kinematics, and hierarchical node structures
San Jose, CA · On-site
$3.0K - $4.5K/mo
Classes include: * Character Rigging - emphasis on character rigging techniques: joints, surface binding, articulation, forward and inverse kinematics, and hierarchical node structures
San Jose, CA · On-site
$3.0K - $4.5K/mo
Classes include: * Character Rigging - emphasis on character rigging techniques: joints, surface binding, articulation, forward and inverse kinematics, and hierarchical node structures
San Jose, CA · On-site
$18.45 - $25/hr
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 ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$18.45 - $25/hr
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 ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80 - $120/hr
You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger background or personal specialization in one of these areas, you will be expected to actively ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80 - $120/hr
You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger background or personal specialization in one of these areas, you will be expected to actively ...
The Character Artist will be responsible for creating highly realistic and expressive character ... Work closely with the animation and rigging teams to ensure models are optimized for motion.
The Character Artist will be responsible for creating highly realistic and expressive character ... Work closely with the animation and rigging teams to ensure models are optimized for motion.
The Character Artist will be responsible for creating highly realistic and expressive character ... Work closely with the animation and rigging teams to ensure models are optimized for motion.
The Character Artist will be responsible for creating highly realistic and expressive character ... Work closely with the animation and rigging teams to ensure models are optimized for motion.
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A Character Rigger is responsible for creating digital skeletons and control systems that allow 3D characters to move realistically in animations, films, and games. They build rigs that deform correctly and provide animators with intuitive controls for posing and motion. This role requires strong knowledge of anatomy, technical skills in software like Maya or Blender, and scripting abilities for automation. Riggers work closely with animators and modelers to ensure smooth character motion and realistic deformation.
To thrive as a Character Rigger, you need strong knowledge of anatomy, animation principles, and technical proficiency in 3D rigging, often supported by a degree in animation, computer graphics, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, and scripting languages like Python or MEL is highly valued. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication are key soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities enable character riggers to build functional, efficient rigs that meet animators' needs and support seamless production workflows.
A typical day for a Character Rigger involves creating or refining the skeletal structures and controls that allow 3D characters to move realistically in animation. You’ll often collaborate closely with animators, modelers, and technical directors to troubleshoot issues, implement feedback, and ensure rigs fit the artistic and technical requirements of the project. Daily tasks may include building new rigs, adjusting skin weights, writing scripts to automate repetitive processes, and participating in team meetings. This collaborative and iterative process helps ensure characters animate smoothly and efficiently throughout the production pipeline.
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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.
