Rigger

Job Details

Employment Type: Hybrid
Pay Range: C$50/hr – C$56/hr

Position Overview
The Coalition is seeking a highly motivated Rigger to carry through the artistic vision of the project. This role involves applying experience directly to rigging game assets that are vital to the team and for the game animation systems.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Rigging Lead to create rigged assets that conform to the technical guidelines of the target platform and engine.
• Follow direction from the Rigging Lead, as well as seek feedback from peers and art leads when needed.
• Trouble shoot rigged assets, fix content issues, and test on target platform.
• Participate in meetings as part of effective communication with the team.
• Capably and consistently meet project deadlines and milestones set by project leads.
• Document new rigging tools, techniques and workflows as required.
• Be a positive and creative force in the team.

Requirements

• 3+ years as professional rigger or equivalent experience.
• AA/BFA preferred, or at least can demonstrate through a portfolio an industry standard level of rigging.
• Proficient with Maya, with a high capacity to learn new tools and processes.
• Human/animal anatomical knowledge.
• Clean and efficient smooth skinning practices.
• Passion for the industry and an understanding of industry trends and technologies.
• Have a proactive work ethic; capable problem solver who is not afraid of big challenges.
• Prepared to learn in-studio workflow and tools.

Preferred Skills/Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with Unreal Engine 5.
• Python scripting knowledge.
• Experience with MotionBuilder.
• Knowledge of Cloth or simulation.

Benefits and Perks

• A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurance.
• Paid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada.
• 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting.
• Exclusive employee discounts through Promo Code: Aquent.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility after working four consecutive weeks maintaining an average of 20 hours per week.

Compensation Policy

The target hiring compensation range is C$50/hr – C$56/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives.