Senior Character Rigger - [March of Giants]

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We’re looking for aSenior Character Rigger to build high-quality character rigs inMaya and deliver them production-ready into theUnreal Engine pipeline. You will support AAA animation workflows and scalable, real-time rigs for character-driven and MOBA-style games.

What you'll do:

• Build animator-friendly character rigs inMaya;
• Develop efficient skinning and deformation systems;
• Ensure clean export and integration intoUnreal;
• Support and improve animation pipelines and workflows;
• Troubleshoot rig, deformation, and engine integration issues;
• Optimize rigs for real-time performance;
• Collaborate closely with Animation, Tech Art, and Engineering teams;
• Contribute to pipeline tools and best practices.

• Proven experience as aCharacter Rigger in the games industry;
• Expert knowledge ofMaya rigging workflows;
• Strong understanding ofdeformation, skinning, and control systems;
• Experience withUnreal Engine and Blueprints;
• Python scripting for rigging workflows;
• Experience working inAAA game productions;
• Experience supporting rigging forlarge character roster projects (MOBA / hero-based titles);
• Solid understanding of real-time optimization and engine constraints;
• Strong problem-solving skills and pipeline awareness;
• Facial rigging experience (joint-based, blendshape, or hybrid systems).

What to send our way

• A portfolio of your best work (you can attach images or provide us with a password link) as well as your CV highlighting your education, experience and skills