Overview

As the character rigger, you will design the skeletal framework and weighting of a person, creature, cloth and hair simulation or moving object to be integrated in our pipeline. The position requires collaborating with discipline leads and other team members to meet deadlines while observing the existing style and technical restraints. Artistic/Technical talent, experience, effective communication and teamwork are essential components of a successful applicant. This junior position will be a perfect opportunity for an animation graduate who is interested to become a rigger.

IGG’s CG/VFX Team is looking for a 3D Rigger to support our game trailers/videos.

Two of our works for you to watch:

1. Lords Mobile x Saint Seiya: Burn Your Cosmo!: https://youtu.be/k01xtOgAwrw

2. Time Princess Dress Up: https://youtu.be/iyKGl0zQPxo

Responsibilities

Assist in streamlining character set-up/rigging process.
Weight characters in an efficient manner while maintaining a high degree of visual and deformation fidelity.
Apply and simulate clothing, hair, or other areas requiring technical animation.

Work closely with modeling and animation teams to create optimized rigs that fully address the needs of the character’s or machine’s functionality.

Work with the senior rigger to provide technical support to the Animation team.
Create tools with the Maya API and MEL scripts to enable animators to create realistic or stylish animation.
Find creative solutions to streamline the character creation workflow throughout the pipeline.
Ability to troubleshoot pre-existing character rig setups/scripts.
Other duties assigned by the team

 

Requirements

Experienced in Maya, UNREAL (Unity is a bonus)
Knowledge of FK/IK systems.

Experienced with facial rigs and deformation.
Good knowledge of hair, fur, and cloth simulation software such as nCloth, nHair, Yeti.
Can work well both independently and closely with other Artists.
Good verbal communication and teamwork skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

 

If you have the following skillsets will be a Plus:

Proven track record of art assets on projects that have made it to market
Interest in pop culture, movies, and games
Familiarity with casual games on iOS and Android platforms

 

 

Position type: permanent or others to be discussed

Level: Junior – Senior level

 

Compensation Package for permanent employees:

Comprehensive benefits after 3 months include extended health, dental, vision & prescription coverage.
Paid Vacation + paid Sick days: 18 days(accumulated and based on percentage earning)
Active Living Benefits (such as Fitness Memberships, Registration fees for team sports reimbursement) after 3 months
Training and development fee reimbursement after 3 months
Dependent Child Benefit
Paid Holiday Closure between Christmas & New Year week

Statutory paid holidays
RRSP matching after 1 year
Monthly Commute Allowance after 3 months
Monthly Team lunch

 

Perks for permanent employees:

On-site car and Bike Parking
Work hours: 10 am to 6 pm with 1 hour paid lunch.
Foosball & Pool Tables on site
Gym on site

Dress code: Casual
Child Gift
Lots of snacks, drinks  available
Random extra Bonus/Gifts
Referral Bonus

 

Needs to work on-site.

 

Apply through: https://igg.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=127