San Francisco, CA · On-site
$90K - $118K/yr
What You'll Do * Provide rigging and enveloping in Maya for various vehicles, characters, and ... Character Simulations - Studios, Rigging - Studios Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$90K - $118K/yr
What You'll Do * Provide rigging and enveloping in Maya for various vehicles, characters, and ... Character Simulations - Studios, Rigging - Studios Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$67K - $85K/yr
Experience with Maya or Houdini is required * A reel demonstrating character or creature effects ... Rigging - Studios Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: San ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$67K - $85K/yr
Experience with Maya or Houdini is required * A reel demonstrating character or creature effects ... Rigging - Studios Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: San ...
Herndon, VA · On-site
$130K - $156K/yr
... full time basis on-site in Herndon, VA. This role requires an artist with strong technical ... Maya, including Python scripting. C++, etc a plus. * Experience collaborating with Riggers ...
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Herndon, VA · On-site
$130K - $156K/yr
... full time basis on-site in Herndon, VA. This role requires an artist with strong technical ... Maya, including Python scripting. C++, etc a plus. * Experience collaborating with Riggers ...
Herndon, VA · On-site
$130K - $156K/yr
... full time basis on-site in Herndon, VA. This role requires an artist with strong technical ... Maya, including Python scripting. C++, etc a plus. * Experience collaborating with Riggers ...
Herndon, VA · On-site
$130K - $156K/yr
... full time basis on-site in Herndon, VA. This role requires an artist with strong technical ... Maya, including Python scripting. C++, etc a plus. * Experience collaborating with Riggers ...
New York, NY · On-site
Strong knowledge of Maya character rigging. * 3+ years' experience working as a technical animator ... Employment Type: Full-Time
New York, NY · On-site
Strong knowledge of Maya character rigging. * 3+ years' experience working as a technical animator ... Employment Type: Full-Time
Burlingame, CA · On-site
Strong knowledge of Maya character rigging. 3+ years' experience working as a technical animator on ... Employment Type: Full-Time
Burlingame, CA · On-site
Strong knowledge of Maya character rigging. 3+ years' experience working as a technical animator on ... Employment Type: Full-Time
Burlingame, CA · On-site
Strong knowledge of Maya character rigging. 3+ years' experience working as a technical animator on ... Employment Type: Full-Time
Burlingame, CA · On-site
Strong knowledge of Maya character rigging. 3+ years' experience working as a technical animator on ... Employment Type: Full-Time
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
Work closely with rigging, animation, and technical art teams to ensure characters are ready for ... Strong proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter. * Significant experience in Unreal ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$170K - $200K/yr
Work closely with rigging, animation, and technical art teams to ensure characters are ready for ... Strong proficiency in Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter. * Significant experience in Unreal ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$130K - $165K/yr
Collaborate closely with rigging and animation to ensure characters are animation-ready and behave ... Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Maya and familiarity with Motion Builder, ZBrush ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$130K - $165K/yr
Collaborate closely with rigging and animation to ensure characters are animation-ready and behave ... Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Maya and familiarity with Motion Builder, ZBrush ...
Tempe, AZ · On-site +1
$90K/yr
Creative Services Time Type: Full time Max Pay - Depends on experience: $90,000.00 USD Annual Apply ... Experience rigging 3D models for animation. * Demonstrated proficiency in Maya and Unity, including ...
Tempe, AZ · On-site +1
$90K/yr
Creative Services Time Type: Full time Max Pay - Depends on experience: $90,000.00 USD Annual Apply ... Experience rigging 3D models for animation. * Demonstrated proficiency in Maya and Unity, including ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$50K - $65K/yr
Rigging * Animation * Editing Requirements: * 3-5 years in 3D design and animation * Proficiencies ... Maya * Redshift * Adobe Photoshop * Adobe After Effects * Adobe Premiere Pro Extra points if you ...
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Dallas, TX · On-site
$50K - $65K/yr
Rigging * Animation * Editing Requirements: * 3-5 years in 3D design and animation * Proficiencies ... Maya * Redshift * Adobe Photoshop * Adobe After Effects * Adobe Premiere Pro Extra points if you ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$50K - $65K/yr
Rigging * Animation * Editing Requirements: * 3-5 years in 3D design and animation * Proficiencies ... Maya * Redshift * Adobe Photoshop * Adobe After Effects * Adobe Premiere Pro Extra points if you ...
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Dallas, TX · On-site
$50K - $65K/yr
Rigging * Animation * Editing Requirements: * 3-5 years in 3D design and animation * Proficiencies ... Maya * Redshift * Adobe Photoshop * Adobe After Effects * Adobe Premiere Pro Extra points if you ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$133K - $198K/yr
You will use your mastery of DCC applications, Unreal Engine 5, rigging, and complex character and ... Expert proficiency in standard DCCs (Maya, Blender, Houdini) and strong scripting skills (Python, C ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$133K - $198K/yr
You will use your mastery of DCC applications, Unreal Engine 5, rigging, and complex character and ... Expert proficiency in standard DCCs (Maya, Blender, Houdini) and strong scripting skills (Python, C ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$133K - $198K/yr
You will use your mastery of DCC applications, Unreal Engine 5, rigging, and complex character and ... Expert proficiency in standard DCCs (Maya, Blender, Houdini) and strong scripting skills (Python, C ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$133K - $198K/yr
You will use your mastery of DCC applications, Unreal Engine 5, rigging, and complex character and ... Expert proficiency in standard DCCs (Maya, Blender, Houdini) and strong scripting skills (Python, C ...
Working knowledge of Maya and rigging. * Keen eye for how crowds flock and move. JoinILM The hiring ... Crowds - Studios Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: San Francisco ...
Working knowledge of Maya and rigging. * Keen eye for how crowds flock and move. JoinILM The hiring ... Crowds - Studios Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: San Francisco ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$180K - $270K/yr
Develop pipelines that connect DCC tools (Maya, Blender) with ML systems and runtime engines ... These are for our full time, benefits eligible positions
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$180K - $270K/yr
Develop pipelines that connect DCC tools (Maya, Blender) with ML systems and runtime engines ... These are for our full time, benefits eligible positions
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$85K - $110K/yr
... Maya experience desirable. * Knowledge of 3D fundamentals: modeling, texturing/shading, rigging ... Work Environment: * Full-time / 40+ hours per week. Must be flexible to work overtime, including ...
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$85K - $110K/yr
... Maya experience desirable. * Knowledge of 3D fundamentals: modeling, texturing/shading, rigging ... Work Environment: * Full-time / 40+ hours per week. Must be flexible to work overtime, including ...
$116K - $139K/yr
... Maya experience desirable. * Knowledge of 3D fundamentals: modeling, texturing/shading, rigging ... Work Environment: * Full-time / 40+ hours per week. Must be flexible to work overtime, including ...
$116K - $139K/yr
... Maya experience desirable. * Knowledge of 3D fundamentals: modeling, texturing/shading, rigging ... Work Environment: * Full-time / 40+ hours per week. Must be flexible to work overtime, including ...
While hybrid is the standard arrangement, candidates may also choose to work on-site fulltime if ... Familiarity with related disciplines such as rigging, modelling, VFX, 2D animation, technical art ...
While hybrid is the standard arrangement, candidates may also choose to work on-site fulltime if ... Familiarity with related disciplines such as rigging, modelling, VFX, 2D animation, technical art ...
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| Aspect | Full Time Maya Rigger | Part Time Maya Rigger |
|---|---|---|
| Work Hours | Typically 40+ hours per week | Fewer hours, often less than 20 hours per week |
| Employment Status | Full-time employee with benefits | Part-time, often contract or freelance |
| Credentials | Similar certifications and experience | Similar credentials, may have less experience |
| Work Environment | Studio or office setting, collaborative teams | Flexible locations, remote options possible |
Full Time Maya Riggers work regular hours with benefits, focusing on long-term projects within studios. Part Time Maya Riggers have flexible schedules, often working on specific projects or freelance basis. Both roles require similar skills and certifications, but differ mainly in hours and employment structure.
San Francisco, CA • On-site
$90K - $118K/yr
Full-time
Posted 15 days ago
7.6
Based on 124 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
6th of 47 rated entertainment
Job Posting Title:
Creature Technical Director (Project Hire) - ILM San FranciscoReq ID:
10135051Job Description:
The Creature Technical Director rigs and envelops characters from heroes to background creatures, vehicles and props in Maya. The Creature Technical Director is able to wrangle rigging and creature pipeline issues proficiently under the direction and guidance of their supervisors; and has the ability to run flesh-surface, hair, rigid sim, crowd, and/or cloth simulations.
What You'll DoProvide rigging and enveloping in Maya for various vehicles, characters, and creatures
Run cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, or muscle simulations
Troubleshoot creature pipeline issues for artists in other disciplines
Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya
Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as required
Mentor entry level artists
Special projects as necessary
3 years relevant professional experience and a diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of education
Experience as Maya rigger for assets in digital animation, visual effects, games, commercials
Experience running simulation shotwork
Experience in corrective sculpting
Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping
Positive attitude and team player
Good communication skills
Nice to have:
Experience with Massive or Houdini crowd software
C++
Basic proficiency in another discipline - modeling, texture, TD, animation
Proficiency with Linux
Expertise with Maya
Experience with python scripting
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The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $90,400 to $118,700 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.Job Posting Segment:
ILM San FranciscoJob Posting Primary Business:
ILM San FranciscoPrimary Job Posting Category:
Character Simulations - Studios, Rigging - StudiosEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
San Francisco, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2025-10-21Get the full story on Breakroom
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