Senior 3D Character Modeller/Rigger (Game Cinematics)

Ravant Technologies Fzco; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United States is seeking a Senior 3D Character Modeller & Rigger to create realistic characters and props for cinematic projects. You will collaborate with animation and VFX teams to develop high-quality models and rigs, bringing storytelling to life in AAA game cinematics. This position offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities within a creative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Mentorship opportunities

Growth within a high-end cinematic team

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in film, AAA game cinematics, or animation studios.
• Strong portfolio showing realistic character models and working rigs.
• Experience with blendshapes and corrective sculpting.

Responsibilities

• Create realistic, high-resolution characters, costumes, and props for cinematic sequences.
• Design and implement efficient, animator-friendly character rigs.
• Collaborate with animation, mocap, and VFX teams to ensure seamless integration.

Skills

Expert in Maya

Proficient in ZBrush

Deep knowledge of rigging fundamentals

Experience with weight painting

Understanding of anatomy

Tools

Substance Painter/Designer

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior 3D Character Modeller & Rigger to join our cinematics team. This unique role combines the artistry of high-end modeling with the technical expertise of rigging and skinning. You will be responsible for creating realistic, film-quality characters and props, then preparing them for animation through custom rigs, deformations, and performance-ready setups. Your work will directly support our animation and motion-capture pipelines for game cinematics.

Key Responsibilities

• Modeling
  • Create realistic, high-resolution characters, costumes, and props for cinematic sequences.
  • Deliver clean topology optimized for deformation and rigging.
  • Build detailed UVs and prepare assets for texturing/look-dev.
• Rigging
  • Design and implement efficient, animator-friendly character rigs, including facial and body systems.
  • Perform skinning and weight painting for natural deformations.
  • Develop corrective blendshapes and secondary motion setups for realism.
  • Collaborate with animators to ensure rigs meet cinematic storytelling needs.
• Pipeline & Collaboration
  • Work closely with animation, mocap, and VFX teams to ensure seamless integration.
  • Support troubleshooting of rigs during production.
  • Contribute to pipeline tools and rigging standards in collaboration with technical directors.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience in film, AAA game cinematics, or animation studios.
• Strong portfolio showing realistic character models and working rigs.
• Expert in Maya (modeling + rigging toolset).
• Proficient in ZBrush (sculpting), Substance Painter/Designer (texturing prep).
• Deep knowledge of rigging fundamentals (IK/FK systems, deformation, constraints).
• Experience with weight painting, blendshapes, and corrective sculpting.
• Understanding of anatomy, facial topology, and deformation principles.

What We Offer

• Work on AAA cinematic projects for global game IPs.
• Collaborative environment where artists have ownership across the asset pipeline.
• Competitive salary, mentorship opportunities, and growth within a high-end cinematic team.