Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · On-site
Mentor junior rigging artists and contribute to team knowledge sharing Qualifications Requirements * 4-5 years of professional experience in character rigging * Proficiency in Maya; Blender is a plus
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · On-site
Mentor junior rigging artists and contribute to team knowledge sharing Qualifications Requirements * 4-5 years of professional experience in character rigging * Proficiency in Maya; Blender is a plus
Burlingame, CA · On-site
Strong knowledge of Maya character rigging. 3+ years' experience working as a technical animator on shipped titles Solid understanding of object oriented code design in languages such as python and ...
Burlingame, CA · On-site
Strong knowledge of Maya character rigging. 3+ years' experience working as a technical animator on shipped titles Solid understanding of object oriented code design in languages such as python and ...
Burlingame, CA · On-site
Strong knowledge of Maya character rigging. 3+ years' experience working as a technical animator on shipped titles Solid understanding of object oriented code design in languages such as python and ...
Burlingame, CA · On-site
Strong knowledge of Maya character rigging. 3+ years' experience working as a technical animator on shipped titles Solid understanding of object oriented code design in languages such as python and ...
Novato, CA · On-site
$54 - $75/hr
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy ... Strong expertise in Autodesk Maya * Strong understanding of human anatomy and deformation * Working ...
Novato, CA · On-site
$54 - $75/hr
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy ... Strong expertise in Autodesk Maya * Strong understanding of human anatomy and deformation * Working ...
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy ... Strong expertise in Autodesk Maya * Strong understanding of human anatomy and deformation * Working ...
Update our character rigs to improve deformation and more accurately simulate human anatomy ... Strong expertise in Autodesk Maya * Strong understanding of human anatomy and deformation * Working ...
... Maya, and the ability to work within real-time constraints while maintaining high creative ... Skilled in modeling and rigging is a plus
... Maya, and the ability to work within real-time constraints while maintaining high creative ... Skilled in modeling and rigging is a plus
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$150K - $185K/yr
Significant experience with Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine. * Strong ... Experience with character rigging, skinning, or other downstream character production disciplines.
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$150K - $185K/yr
Significant experience with Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine. * Strong ... Experience with character rigging, skinning, or other downstream character production disciplines.
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$150K - $185K/yr
Significant experience with Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine. * Strong ... Experience with character rigging, skinning, or other downstream character production disciplines.
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Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$150K - $185K/yr
Significant experience with Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine. * Strong ... Experience with character rigging, skinning, or other downstream character production disciplines.
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San Jose, CA · On-site
$18.45 - $25/hr
Character Rigging, Environmental Art, Modeling, Level Design for Single Player Games, Senior Game ... Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, Substance, or ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$18.45 - $25/hr
Character Rigging, Environmental Art, Modeling, Level Design for Single Player Games, Senior Game ... Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, Substance, or ...
$18.45 - $25/hr
Character Rigging, Environmental Art, Modeling, Level Design for Single Player Games, Senior Game ... Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, Substance, or ...
$18.45 - $25/hr
Character Rigging, Environmental Art, Modeling, Level Design for Single Player Games, Senior Game ... Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, Substance, or ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$3.0K - $4.5K/mo
Character Rigging - emphasis on character rigging techniques: joints, surface binding, articulation ... Experience working with Maya software for animation, modeling, rigging, or lighting of content in ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$3.0K - $4.5K/mo
Character Rigging - emphasis on character rigging techniques: joints, surface binding, articulation ... Experience working with Maya software for animation, modeling, rigging, or lighting of content in ...
Character Rigging - emphasis on character rigging techniques: joints, surface binding, articulation ... Experience working with Maya software for animation, modeling, rigging, or lighting of content in ...
Character Rigging - emphasis on character rigging techniques: joints, surface binding, articulation ... Experience working with Maya software for animation, modeling, rigging, or lighting of content in ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ... as Maya, Blender, or Substance Painter for modeling, texturing, and lighting environments.
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ... as Maya, Blender, or Substance Painter for modeling, texturing, and lighting environments.
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$150K - $277K/yr
... Maya, and the ability to work within real-time constraints while maintaining high creative ... Skilled in modeling and rigging is a plus Minimum Qualifications Solid grasp on the traditional ...
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$150K - $277K/yr
... Maya, and the ability to work within real-time constraints while maintaining high creative ... Skilled in modeling and rigging is a plus Minimum Qualifications Solid grasp on the traditional ...
Irvine, CA · On-site +1
$30.47 - $56.35/hr
... character modeling using Maya, Photoshop, Substance Painter, Zbrush or Mudbox. * Strong ... Understanding of rigging and deformation. * Familiarity with Blizzard games and Cinematics ...
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Irvine, CA · On-site +1
$30.47 - $56.35/hr
... character modeling using Maya, Photoshop, Substance Painter, Zbrush or Mudbox. * Strong ... Understanding of rigging and deformation. * Familiarity with Blizzard games and Cinematics ...
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The Rigging Artist is responsible for designing and creating complex character and creature rigs ... character and creature rigs using industry-standard software like Autodesk Maya, Houdini, Blender ...
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The Rigging Artist is responsible for designing and creating complex character and creature rigs ... character and creature rigs using industry-standard software like Autodesk Maya, Houdini, Blender ...
The Rigging Artist is responsible for designing and creating complex character and creature rigs ... character and creature rigs using industry-standard software like Autodesk Maya, Houdini, Blender ...
The Rigging Artist is responsible for designing and creating complex character and creature rigs ... character and creature rigs using industry-standard software like Autodesk Maya, Houdini, Blender ...
The Rigging Artist is responsible for designing and creating complex character and creature rigs ... character and creature rigs using industry-standard software like Autodesk Maya, Houdini, Blender ...
The Rigging Artist is responsible for designing and creating complex character and creature rigs ... character and creature rigs using industry-standard software like Autodesk Maya, Houdini, Blender ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$20 - $70/hr
Experience with character rigging and retargeting for Unreal Engine * Experience with Autodesk Maya 2019 or later * Experience with tracking solutions, such as PFTrack or 3DEqualizer * Experience ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$20 - $70/hr
Experience with character rigging and retargeting for Unreal Engine * Experience with Autodesk Maya 2019 or later * Experience with tracking solutions, such as PFTrack or 3DEqualizer * Experience ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ... Candidates should have a strong 3D generalist foundation in industry-standard software such as Maya ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ... Candidates should have a strong 3D generalist foundation in industry-standard software such as Maya ...
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A Maya Character Rigger is responsible for creating the skeletal structures, control rigs, and deformations that allow 3D characters to move naturally in animations, films, and games. They work closely with modelers and animators to ensure characters are both functional and expressive. This involves setting up joints, skinning, and developing custom rigging tools using MEL or Python. A rigger must have a strong understanding of anatomy, mechanics, and technical problem-solving. Their work ensures that characters can perform complex movements while maintaining believable deformations.
To thrive as a Maya Character Rigger, you need a strong background in 3D rigging, anatomy, and deformation techniques, typically supported by experience with Autodesk Maya and a related degree or training in animation or computer graphics. Expertise in Maya’s rigging tools, scripting languages like MEL or Python, and familiarity with pipeline integration are highly valued. Problem-solving, creativity, and strong communication skills help you collaborate effectively with animators and modelers. These abilities enable the creation of reliable, flexible rigs that ensure high-quality character animation in fast-paced production environments.
Maya Character Riggers often encounter challenges such as creating complex rigs that allow for natural movement while maintaining ease of use for animators and meeting tight production deadlines. Working with diverse character models and troubleshooting deformation issues can also require both technical expertise and creative problem-solving. To prepare, it's helpful to build a strong foundation in anatomy and rigging techniques, stay current with the latest Maya tools and scripting, and develop good communication skills for collaborating with animators, modelers, and technical directors. Actively seeking feedback and practicing on personal or open-source projects can also help you adapt to the varied needs of professional production pipelines.
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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA • On-site
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Posted 13 days ago
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.
