Senior Rigger Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

• Realize the overall artistic vision of characters based on designs, concepts and descriptions
• Design, model, and texture high quality 3D characters, paying close attention to anatomical
  proportions, physiology and overall geometry to work well with rigging and skin deformation
• Work with Art Director and project Character Art Lead to combine ideas and methodologies of
  character production to create an efficient, streamlined pipeline
• Collaborate with Art and Design leads to create technically sound, engaging and memorable
  characters
• Multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details
• Support and Mentor other Artists who are less experienced and require more direction 
• Other responsibilities as assigned 

REQUIREMENTS 

• 5+ years of experience creating characters for game development
• Professional experience with today's standards of software relating to character creation for triple A games (i.e., Maya or Max, Zbrush, Substance painter and Designer etc.)
• Good design sense! Expressive and gestural sculpting
• Character creation based on own ideas and designs. This is the most quality that is required in order to be a good fit for the position.
• Knowledge of skinning\rigging constraints and optimization
• Ability to change art direction and iterate across projects with a variety of art styles
• An exceptional understanding of human and creature anatomy with a keen eye towards form, structure, and silhouette and overall appeal
• Ability to commit to and deliver finished assets with tight deadlines
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills
• Willingness and aptitude to learn new techniques and best practices
• Have a genuine enthusiasm and interest in video games
• Familiar with Warframe and Digital Extreme's development history
• Previous experience working with a popular game engine i.e., Unreal or Unity

• Familiar with Digital Extremes development history
• Previous experience working with a popular game engine i.e., Unreal or Unity
  

  "Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application." 

  Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate's experience, skills, budget and location. Digital Extremes is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value a candidate brings.

  Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 CAD

  Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position
  We believe in the power of human connection. At Digital Extremes, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. All applications are reviewed by human, qualified recruiters.