Senior Technical Artist / Rigger

Visual Concepts is one of the world’s top game development studios with a flat, entrepreneurial, and non-corporate work environment. We have a proven track record having shipped over 100 multi-SKU titles to great critical acclaim.

Our studios in Agoura Hills, CA and Novato, CA are committed to gaming and technical innovation and offer top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.

We are seeking self-motivated and experienced Technical Artist/Riggers. We’re looking for someone who’s interested in taking initiative and is passionate about making high quality games. We’re constantly challenging ourselves to push the boundaries and looking for someone who is up for that challenge as well! Willingness to take on a variety of Technical Art and Rigging related tasks depending on the current needs is important.

Job Responsibilities Include:

Creating and developing fast, efficient and elegant character (and facial) rigs using Maya, Motionbuilder and proprietary tools.
Skinning and helper joint creation
Great eye for skinning and setting up helper joints for believable deformations
Working closely with modeling and animation departments to create fully articulated, realistic characters.
Integration of characters and rigs into the production pipeline
Creating User Interfaces and tools to assist animators.
Providing support to character rigs throughout production.
Developing long-term strategies to automate character production.

Minimum Requirements:

5+ years work experience in console game/feature film/broadcast VFX production
Solid knowledge of rigging systems
Have shipped 3+ successful products
Comprehensive knowledge of Maya and Motionbuilder
Provide reel demonstrating both control systems and complex deformations
Solid time and project management skills
Accessibility and willingness to collaborate is a must.
Thorough understanding of techniques and technologies relating to character rigging and animation comprehension of core principles relating to rigging
Excellent understanding of anatomy, structure, dynamics and character motion
MEL and Python programming essential

Desired Skills: