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Naughty Dog

Senior Character Artist

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$69.09 - $86.35/hr

The Character Art team is looking for a highly technical and artistic Senior Character Artist to ... Monitor the needs of rigging, animation, and design to ensure clear characters in game • Maintain ...

Tait

Technical Director - Event Production

Burbank, CA · On-site

... senior technical director as needed. Essential Responsibilities: * Domain knowledge of all the ... rigging, mechanical, and scenic elements * Technical overview and responsibility for the ...

Salt Productions

Drafting Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

The Drafting Manager works closely with Technical Directors, Senior Technical Directors ... Ensure drawings accurately reflect staging, rigging, AV, power, automation, and fabrication ...

M&S Consulting

3D Animator

Pasadena, CA · Remote

This role is ideal for a senior-leaning animator/generalist who enjoys working across the full 3D ... Experience working across the full 3D pipeline: modeling, texturing/shading, lighting, rigging ...

Apple

Creative Expert - 3D/VFX

Culver City, CA · On-site

Set creative and technical direction and mentor others as a senior voice within and beyond the team ... rigging, animation, simulation, real-time, or CAD Primary artistic capability in pen-and-tablet or ...

World Oil

Pump Mechanic

Compton, CA · On-site

$30 - $32/hr

The Pump Mechanic, under the direction of senior mechanics, is responsible for the maintenance ... Familiarity with presses, torches, pullers, lifting equipment, rigging, etc. * Strong diagnostic ...

World Oil

Pump Mechanic

Compton, CA

The Pump Mechanic, under the direction of senior mechanics, is responsible for the maintenance ... Familiarity with presses, torches, pullers, lifting equipment, rigging, etc. * Strong diagnostic ...

Virtuos Corporation

Management Trainee

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

... rigging, look development, to keyframe and motion-capture animation. As a member studio of Virtuos ... Mature personality, able to manage relationships at a senior level and appreciate multicultural ...

Virtuos

Management Trainee

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Mature personality, able to manage relationships at a senior level and appreciate multicultural ... rigging, look development, to keyframe and motion-capture animation. As a member studio of Virtuos ...

Apple

Creative Expert - 3D/VFX

Culver City, CA

$142K - $263K/yr

Set creative and technical direction and mentor others as a senior voice within and beyond the team ... rigging, animation, simulation, real-time, or CAD Primary artistic capability in pen-and-tablet or ...

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How much do senior rigger jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior rigger in Calabasas, CA is $85,049.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $109,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a senior rigger do?

A Senior Rigger is responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining rigging systems used in lifting and moving heavy objects, often in industries like construction, entertainment, and offshore operations. They ensure safety by inspecting rigging equipment, calculating load weights, and following industry regulations. Senior Riggers also supervise junior riggers, collaborate with engineers and other teams, and troubleshoot rigging issues. Their expertise helps prevent accidents and ensures efficient lifting operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior rigger?

To thrive as a Senior Rigger, you need advanced knowledge of rigging principles, mechanical systems, and safety protocols, often backed by several years of hands-on experience in construction, entertainment, or offshore environments. Proficiency with rigging equipment, load calculation software, and certifications such as NCCCO or IRATA is commonly required. Leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are essential soft skills for managing teams and collaborating with engineers or project managers. These competencies ensure safe, efficient, and successful completion of complex lifting or installation projects.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a senior rigger?

As a Senior Rigger, your daily tasks include planning and overseeing rigging operations, inspecting equipment for safety and compliance, and supervising a team of riggers on site. You'll work closely with engineers and project managers to execute lifting or installation plans, often contributing to risk assessments and method statements. Coordination and clear communication are critical, as you may lead toolbox talks, provide on-the-job training, and adapt to shifting project requirements. This hands-on role is both physically demanding and highly collaborative, offering opportunities to develop leadership skills and advance to supervisory roles.

What is a senior rigger?

A senior rigger is a skilled professional responsible for planning, installing, and maintaining rigging systems used to lift and move heavy equipment or structures. They typically have extensive experience, knowledge of safety protocols, and may hold certifications such as NCCER or OSHA. Their role often involves supervising junior riggers and ensuring safe, efficient operations in construction, entertainment, or industrial settings.

What cities near Calabasas, CA are hiring for Senior Rigger jobs?

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Infographic showing various Senior Rigger job openings in Calabasas, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,049 per year, or $40.9 per hour.

Senior Character Artist

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE)

Santa Monica, CA

$69.09 - $86.35/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

This is a hybrid / onsite position.

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Part I and Part II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we're busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we'd love to find talented individuals to join us!

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.

The Character Art team is looking for a highly technical and artistic Senior Character Artist to join our team in creating the next generation of award-winning story telling! We are looking for an artist who can help create characters, creatures AND develop pipelines that help streamline and push boundaries to create compelling characters that fit seamlessly within the narrative-driven worlds we build. By working alongside other departments and disciplines to inform, inspire, collaborate and develop artistic solutions to technical obstacles, you'll help ensure our character pipeline is at the forefront of AAA development.

What you will do:

  • Work with artists, technical artists, and engineers to design, implement and maintain new workflows that will help streamline and enhance our tools, shaders, and processes
  • Use provided concept art and references to create highly detailed character and creature models
  • Create high poly models, UVs, in game topology and textures to ensure high quality in game characters that work within our technical constraints, while also looking for areas to develop and push past our current boundaries
  • Monitor the needs of rigging, animation, and design to ensure clear characters in game Maintain a clear and consistent workflow under an established schedule Work closely to FX and Lighting artists to create characters that meet artistic and technical requirements
  • Provide direction to character artists for aesthetic and technical considerations
  • Work closely with the Tool and Engine Team to develop new or improve upon old techniques to improve character model quality
  • Work closely with Leads, Principals and Directors to keep quality and style consistent across all characters
  • Help document new and existing pipelines to streamline processes for internal and external artists
  • Act as a power user to evaluate and demo new software and tools from 3rd party developers for the character pipeline

What skills will you use:

  • Highly skilled at working with and defining standards for PBR materials, topology, and in game character pipelines
  • Experience developing shaders with technical artists and programmers
  • Intermediate knowledge of python scripting, not required, but a plus
  • Highly skilled at sculpting, modeling, texturing, shading characters and assets for games
  • High level knowledge of hair curve and card creation for next gen games
  • Keen eye to form, lighting, colors and composition
  • Very strong portfolio showing high quality characters
  • At least 5 years of experience as a character artist, working on at least one AAA title

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$69.09-$86.35 USD

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