The company is pioneering the era of physical intelligence, transforming cities, industries, services, and experiences. At the core of our approach are living world models enhanced by real-time data. We seek a hands-on, production-proven Senior Character Rigger to join our team as an individual contributor, focusing on building high-quality, animator-friendly rigs in Autodesk Maya for real-time 3D and AR/VR experiences.
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Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and deliver production-ready character and creature rigs in Autodesk Maya.
- Own skeleton setup, skinning, deformation systems, constraints, and corrective solutions.
- Create clean, stable, and animator-friendly control rigs focused on performance and usability.
- Collaborate closely with animators to support efficient animation workflows.
- Ensure rigs meet real-time engine constraints (Unity / Unreal) in collaboration with technical teams.
- Debug, iterate, and enhance rigs based on animation and runtime feedback.
- Maintain and improve existing rigs without compromising quality or consistency.
Qualifications:
- Expert-level rigging experience in Autodesk Maya (non-negotiable).
- 5+ years of professional experience as a character or creature rigger.
- Proven track record of shipping real-time 3D projects (AAA games, AR/VR, or high-end interactive experiences).
- Strong understanding of anatomy, deformation, skinning, and corrective techniques.
- Solid grasp of animation fundamentals (timing, weight, staging) to support animator needs.
- Experience working with Unity or Unreal pipelines from a rigging perspective.
- Ability to work independently and deliver production-ready work.
- Strong communication skills to clearly explain rigging decisions.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with cloth, hair, or secondary motion setups in Maya or real-time environments.
- Familiarity with motion capture and basic mocap cleanup workflows.
- Understanding of character modeling and texturing pipelines.
Application Requirements:
- A portfolio demonstrating multiple fully built character or creature rigs, showcasing personal contributions and quality of deformation, control design, and animator usability.
- Candidates should be prepared to discuss their rigs, including construction rationale.
Working Conditions:
- Collaborative, globally minded work environment.
- Opportunities for learning and career development across various cutting-edge technologies.
- Competitive compensation package including healthcare, education support, and generous leave benefits.
