3D Rigger (Philippines)
We are looking for motivated and passionate 3D rigging experts to join our team! As a kickass 3D rigger, you should be a highly artistic and analytic person with a passion for creative technologies. The 3D rigger will be responsible for creating high quality 3D skeletal rigs designed for video games. You enjoy working as part of a team, but have a proactive approach with a hunger to take responsibility on an individual level.
Responsibilities:
- Produce high-quality skeletal structure and rigged systems for 3D models and characters
- Collaborate with Art Director and Animators to finalize 3D skeletons for each project; provides rigs for review at appropriate stages and applies feedback accordingly, with quick turnaround.
- Work closely with 3D Animators to help fix any bugs, intersections caused by the rig, or unnatural movements.
- Ensure final skeletal armature are technically compliant to the needs of 3D animators and Tech Artists, takes revision as necessary while still meeting quality standards
- Communicate with Producers and the Art team to ensure art quality deadlines are met.
- Project, manage, and maintain well-organized working files to facilitate file sharing and collaborative work
- Manage workload and milestone requirements by following and/or determining task priorities, time estimates, and scope while proactively raising issues to the team as needed.
Requirements:
- 3+ years practical 3D rigging experience working in interactive media/video game setting (or a strong portfolio equivalent)
- Expert knowledge of Maya’s rigging toolset
- Basic understanding of animation and anatomy to be able to test out rigs
- Ability to interpret and follow reference material to create detailed and accurate models, with a strong know-how on clean topology geometry
- Possess good understanding of FK/IK systems (switching and stretchiness), foot roll, pivot, and tilt setups, and their controllers
- Strong problem-solving methodology
- High work ethics and open-minded attitude with excellent communication skills in English, including the ability to give, receive, and solicit constructive written, verbal, and other feedback.
Pluses
- Writing MEL scripts to customize software to specific animation requirements is a huge plus
- Good grasp of basic skinning/ rigging and/or animation
- A good understanding of the pipeline for game development
- Loves video games and making them!
- A shipped title that includes your work would be really awesome
Benefits
- Get to work from home
- Receive WFH Allowance
- Get paid leaves from Day 1!
- 24 Leave Credits
- Birthday Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- HMO Coverage
Required application materials:
- Resume
- Portfolio