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How much do remote character rigger jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote character rigger in Seattle, WA is $29.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.25 and $33.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Character Rigger, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Character Rigger, you need a solid understanding of 3D animation principles, rigging techniques, and proficiency in software like Autodesk Maya or Blender, often supported by a relevant degree or portfolio. Experience with rigging toolsets, scripting languages such as Python or MEL, and familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine are typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for collaborating remotely with artists and animators. These competencies ensure the creation of robust, animation-ready character rigs that meet production needs and facilitate seamless teamwork across distributed environments.

What are some common challenges faced by remote character riggers, and how can they be overcome?

Remote character riggers often face challenges with communication and file management, as collaborating on complex rigs requires clear feedback and version control. To overcome these challenges, it's important to use structured communication platforms, maintain detailed documentation, and leverage cloud-based file sharing or version control systems. Regular check-ins with animators and modelers help ensure rigs meet production needs and technical requirements. Building a disciplined workflow and being proactive in asking questions or clarifying specifications can greatly enhance productivity and team cohesion.

What are Remote Character Riggers?

Remote Character Riggers are specialists in the animation and gaming industries who create digital skeletons and control systems for 3D character models. Working remotely, they ensure characters can move realistically by designing and implementing rigs that animators use to bring characters to life. Their work involves close collaboration with modelers and animators to make sure the rigs are functional and meet the project's needs. Remote Character Riggers typically use software like Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max and communicate with teams via digital collaboration tools.

What is the difference between Remote Character Rigger vs Remote 3D Modeler?

AspectRemote Character RiggerRemote 3D Modeler
Required SkillsRigging, anatomy, animation basicsModeling, texturing, sculpting
Work EnvironmentAnimation studios, game development, VFXGame studios, animation, VFX
Common CertificationsNone mandatory, but relevant courses preferredNone mandatory, but relevant courses preferred

Remote Character Riggers focus on creating the skeletons and controls that animate 3D characters, requiring rigging and animation knowledge. Remote 3D Modelers primarily build the visual models, emphasizing modeling and texturing skills. Both roles often work in similar industries and environments but serve different stages of the 3D production pipeline.

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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 19 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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