Character Rigger

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Character Rigger (Realistic) on a freelance basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop complex, realistic rigs for both biped and quadruped characters, including facial rigs and muscle systems
• Create clean, animator-friendly control systems with robust deformation capabilities
• Collaborate with modelers to ensure clean topology and proper joint placements for deformation

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a character rigger with a portfolio showcasing high-fidelity rigs
• Expertise in Maya; experience with rigging tools such as AdvancedSkeleton or mGear is a plus
• Deep understanding of anatomy, joint mechanics, skin weighting, and deformation
• Experience with facial rigging systems, including blendshapes and joint-based solutions
• Proficiency in Python/MEL scripting for automating rigging tasks