Studio: Great Ape Games
Job Opening: Character TD | Rigger
Location: Brighton, England, UK
Type: Full-Time
Qualifications & Skills:
- Capable of writing pipeline and rigging tools to streamline the setup process
- Design, create, test, and maintain character rigs/setups (humanoid and dinosaurs)
- Work with artists and animators to create a model that meets technical needs
- Collaborate with animators to design motion controls
- Develop and maintain character motion and deformation systems
- Develop new techniques and processes to solve character production challenges
- Proactive experimental R&D to push the tech and rigs further for added realism and authenticity
- Be involved in the creation of the game generally, and help shape it.
Plusses:
- Good knowledge of Unreal Engine
- Strong working knowledge of Maya
- 2-3+ years experience in creating animation control rigs and skinning characters in games/TV/Film/VFX.
- Strong understanding of anatomy.
- Tools development experience skills using Mel/Python/Maya API.
- Experience in using cloth and muscle simulation systems.
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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