Senior Character Rigger

The company is pioneering the era of physical intelligence, transforming the lived world through advanced technologies. We are seeking a hands-on, production-proven Senior Character Rigger to join our team. This role is focused on building high-quality, animator-friendly rigs in Autodesk Maya for real-time 3D and AR/VR experiences. As a specialist rigger, you will be responsible for actively building, debugging, and shipping rigs in production. This position is ideal for individuals who are deeply hands-on in their craft.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and deliver production-ready character and creature rigs in Autodesk Maya
• Own skeleton setup, skinning, and deformation systems
• Create stable and animator-friendly control rigs
• Collaborate with animators for efficient workflows
• Ensure rigs meet real-time engine constraints (Unity / Unreal)
• Debug and enhance rigs based on feedback
• Maintain existing rigs with a focus on quality and consistency

Qualifications:

• Expert-level rigging experience specifically in Autodesk Maya (non-negotiable)
• 5+ years of professional experience in character or creature rigging
• Proven experience in shipping real-time 3D projects
• Strong understanding of anatomy, deformation techniques, and animation fundamentals
• Experience with Unity or Unreal pipelines from a rigging perspective
• Excellent communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cloth, hair, or secondary motion setups in real-time environments
• Familiarity with motion capture and mocap cleanup workflows
• Understanding of character modeling and texturing pipelines

Portfolio Requirement:
Applicants must provide a portfolio demonstrating:

• Multiple fully constructed character or creature rigs
• Evidence of personal, hands-on contribution
• Quality of deformation and usability of control design

What Working At the company Offers:

• Culture: Collaborative and globally minded team focused on amplifying human potential through technology.
• Impact: Work on projects of national and global significance across diverse sectors.
• Growth: Opportunities for learning and collaboration with leaders in various technology fields.
• Rewards: Competitive compensation package including healthcare, education support, and generous leave benefits.

Candidates should be comfortable presenting their rigs and articulating the decision-making process behind their creation.

Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions:

• On-site
• Full-time