Studio: Lighthouse Games
Job Opening: Senior Rigger
Location: Royal Leamington Spa, UK
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Develop AAA quality, body, and facial rigs for use with in-game and cutscene animation performances. Apply character model skin weights to animation rigs
- Collaborate with Animators and Character Artists to ensure rigs meet the needs of the project
- Implement efficient rigging workflows and pipelines to streamline production processes
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior/graduate riggers, helping to develop their skills
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in rigging and animation techniques
Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience building body and facial rigs to support realistic, mo-cap-derived animations
- Proficiency in rigging and skinning techniques using industry-standard software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender)
- Strong understanding of anatomy, deformation, and character movement principles
- Experience with scripting and automation tools for rigging tasks
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Portfolio showcasing previous rigging work, with an emphasis on character rigs
