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How much do remote animation rigging jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote animation rigging in Monroe, WA is $41.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.12 and $67.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Animation Rigging job?

A Remote Animation Rigging job involves creating digital skeletons and control systems for animated characters or objects while working from a remote location. Rigging artists ensure that models can move naturally by setting up joints, constraints, and deformers, often using software like Maya or Blender. They collaborate with animators and modelers to refine rigs for smooth animation. This role requires strong technical skills in scripting and problem-solving to optimize performance and realism.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Animation Rigging position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Animation Rigging specialist, you need a solid understanding of human and creature anatomy, advanced knowledge of rigging principles, and experience with 3D animation software such as Maya or Blender. Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or MEL and proficiency with industry-standard rigging tools are highly valued, and formal training in animation or computer graphics is often preferred. Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a virtual team environment help set candidates apart. These skills are vital for creating functional, expressive rigs that drive animation quality while ensuring smooth collaboration and project delivery in a remote work setting.

What are the main challenges of working remotely as an animation rigger, and how can I overcome them?

Working remotely as an animation rigger can present challenges such as coordinating with animation and modeling teams across different time zones and ensuring clear communication about rig functionality and technical constraints. To overcome these challenges, it's important to establish regular check-ins, utilize collaborative tools like Slack or project management platforms, and provide thorough documentation for your rigs. You may also need to adapt your workflow to accommodate feedback and file sharing in a distributed team environment. By staying organized, proactive, and communicative, you can maintain productivity and build strong working relationships, even when collaborating from afar.
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Technical Animator - Remote or On Site

Technical Animator - Remote or On Site

Studio Wildcard

Redmond, WA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

About Studio Wildcard

We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years. Despite our massive success, we've been able to stay independent, so that we can steer our own future in games and beyond. There's never been a better time for you to join this adventure and help us buildARK Survival Ascended, the next chapter of our original hit franchise! We're expanding and updating many of the ARK community's most beloved features while taking full advantage of the latest tools and technologies.

And now we're searching for an exceptionally talented and passionate Technical Artist who can create high-impact work for the expanding ARK franchise.


Responsibilities

  • Create sophisticated IK solutions (foot placement, terrain adaptation) in Unreal Engine Control Rig and Anim Blueprints
  • Rig human characters, dinosaurs, and fantasy creatures with precise attention to anatomy, understanding joint placement and muscle deformation
  • Design and implement advanced procedural and gameplay-driven animation systems using Animation Blueprints (AnimBPs) in Unreal Engine 5
  • Build responsive state machines, blend spaces, pose drivers, animation modifiers, notifies, and layered logic tightly coupled to gameplay and physics
  • Develop physics-based animation systems including active ragdoll blending
  • Leverage Houdini to procedurally modify, generate, or optimize meshes and skeletons (e.g., procedural bone/joint chain creation based on anatomical references, topology adjustments for deformation, procedural merging of skeletons)
  • Solve complex technical animation challenges while collaborating with modeling, animation, design, and engineering teams
  • Perform quality checks, optimization (including LOD behavior), and seamless engine integration
  • Create clear technical documentation and help evolve the animation & rigging pipeline


Requirements

  • 3+ years of professional experience as a Technical Animator / Technical Artist in game development, with at least 1 shipped title
  • Strong expertise in Unreal Engine Animation Blueprints, procedural animation techniques, IK/FK systems, and real-time character/creature workflows
  • Practical experience with physics simulation in real-time engines (ragdoll, active physics blending, joint constraints, momentum-based animation)
  • Ability to quickly adapt to new pipelines, tools, and evolving engine features
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and strong communication
  • Maya rigging experience


Pluses

  • Previous work on creature animation
  • Programming experience
  • Rigging pipelines from Maya UE5
  • Motion capture experience
  • Familiarity with performance optimization
  • Houdini experience


If you're passionate about breathing life into characters and solving technical challenges then this is your opportunity to help define the future of ARK.


Required Application Materials:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter which should include
    • Why you are interested in working for Studio Wildcard
    • What games you are currently playing


About Studio Wildcard

Studio Wildcard was founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions designed for core gamers. With countless years of combined industry experience across multiple independent and studio-backed titles, Wildcard's core team continues to grow, with offices in Redmond, WA, and Gainesville, FL including distributed team members across multiple continents.


Equal Opportunity Employer
Wildcard is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws, regulations or ordinances. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to disability during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know.


Pay Transparency Information
The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position vary based on a variety of factors, which include: (but aren't limited to) skills, competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. Each pay range is only relevant to those residing in WA state and can vary based on geographical location.


Wildcard Benefits
We pay 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums. Our coverage includes Medical (5 different plans to choose from), Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) option, 100% covered Parental Leave, PTO, Paid Holidays, Unlimited Sick Time, and FSA/ HSA options

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