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Technical Rigger (3 month FTC) - Remote

Posted 17 weeks ago
Design
Full Time
United Kingdom

Overview

As a Technical Rigger, you will be working alongside the animation team to produce high-end content while providing technical rigs and helping define animation workflow and pipelines.

In Short

  • Work closely with the animation team to create and maintain rigs.
  • Skin, build, test, and maintain rigs for various assets.
  • Write support tools and scripts for the animation pipeline.
  • Ensure assets meet quality and technical requirements.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation.
  • 3+ years of experience in rigging and skinning.
  • Strong knowledge of character deformations and topology.
  • Excellent knowledge of Maya and Motion Builder.
  • Proficient in Python and MEL development.
  • Experience in game development with animation teams.

Requirements

  • At least 3+ years’ experience in rigging and skinning characters, complex props, and vehicles.
  • Strong knowledge of character deformations and topology.
  • Excellent knowledge of Maya and Motion Builder.
  • Proficient Python and MEL development skills very desirable.
  • Strong understanding of animation principles and an animation workflow.
  • Experience in game development working with animation teams.

Benefits

  • Unlimited coaching & therapy for mental health support.
  • Stock options for all employees.
  • Pension scheme with up to 5% employer matched contribution.
  • Office & remote events, play sessions, and company-wide parties.
  • 25 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays for UK-based employees.
  • Private medical insurance with full cover.
  • Healthcare cash plan with level 3 cover.
  • Cycle2Work scheme for tax savings on bike leasing.
  • Electric car charging available at the office.
  • Additional benefits based on location.
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Buildarocketboy

Build A Rocket Boy is an innovative game development studio focused on creating large-scale, high-quality AAA games. With a specialized team of artists and developers, the company emphasizes collaboration and creativity, particularly in the realm of visual design and lighting. They utilize cutting-edge technology, such as Unreal Engine 5, to bring immersive virtual worlds to life. Build A Rocket Boy values employee well-being, offering a range of benefits including mental health support, stock options, and flexible leave policies, fostering a supportive and engaging work environment.

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