Senior Technical Artist - Rigging Lead & Tools

Games Jobs Direct; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned game development studio in Edinburgh is looking for a Senior Technical Artist: Rigging. This full-time position involves developing complex character rigs, supporting animations, and collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in rigging and a strong demo reel showcasing their skills. The studio promotes an inclusive and creative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production experience creating complex rigs for Games, Feature Films or VFX.
• A demo reel and online portfolio demonstrating exceptional skills in creating motion controls for animation.

Responsibilities

• Build, test and maintain rigs for a variety of dynamic art assets.
• Develop constraints, custom deformers, secondary motion and shader connections.

Skills

Understanding of human body and facial anatomy

Strong Python, Mel or Maxscript skills

Strong C# programming skills

3D Math background

Experience using game engines Unreal / Unity

Strong communication, self-management, and organizational skills

Effective time management skills

Education

Relevant degree or professional experience in the game industry

Tools

3dsMax

Maya

Houdini

Source control software (Perforce, Git)

Job description

A renowned game development studio in Edinburgh is looking for a Senior Technical Artist: Rigging. This full-time position involves developing complex character rigs, supporting animations, and collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in rigging and a strong demo reel showcasing their skills. The studio promotes an inclusive and creative environment.