Character Rigger

Description

Hi-Rez Studios is immediately hiring a qualified CHARACTER RIGGER to work at our studio in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Come join the creator of the critically acclaimed SMITE, Tribes: Ascend, and Global Agenda as we embark on exciting new  game projects!

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with modeling and animation teams to create optimized rigs that fully address the needs of the character’s functionality.
• Weight characters in an efficient manner while maintaining a high degree of visual and deformation fidelity.
• Create tools that streamline the character creation workflow throughout the entire pipeline.
• Maintain character hierarchical standards and protocols.
• Ability to troubleshoot pre-existing character rig setups / scripts.

Required:

• Advanced knowledge of 3ds Max.
• Past experience with various rig setups, including bipedal, quadruped, and complex robotic / mechanical characters.
• Strong understanding of MAXScript, scripted controllers and expressions.
• In-depth knowledge of FK/IK systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate with multiple teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• 2-3 years experience with character rigging / skinning in a production environment.
• Relocation to Atlanta, GA

Preferred:

• Unreal 3 Engine Experience