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Associate Technical Rigger
1 year ago
As an Associate Technical Rigger you will be working under the guidance of the Lead Technical Artist and alongside the Rigging team to produce high-end content while participating in the creation of technical rigs for triple A development. You will be working closely with the Cinematics, Gameplay Animation and Character teams to ensure that the rigs for the animation teams meet functional requirements and needs.
We’re looking for an Associate Technical Rigger who understands animation production and has a genuine interest in learning and growing by creating rigs of all kinds. Someone who is keen at working with animators and provide solutions to help them produce animation work in less time.
Responsibilities
- Skin, build, test and maintain rigs for characters, facial, creatures, vehicles, soft props and mechanical props.
- Work closely with the Gameplay Animation, Cinematics and Character team to ensure assets are completed at the desired quality bar and technical requirements.
- Participate in the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
Requirements
- Examples of rigging and skinning characters, props and vehicles very desirable, this can be University or personal projects showing what you can do.
- Understanding of character deformations and topology.
- knowledge of Maya and Motion Builder.
- General understanding of animation principles and of animation workflows.
- Some experience in game development is desirable, including personal or indie projects.
- Experience using Unreal Engine is desirable.
- Some experience with Python is desirable.
- Detail, logic and functionality orientated.
- Willingness to recognize inefficiencies and provide solutions.
- Strong communications skills.
- Have a passion for games and game dev.
- Proactive and interested in taking on new challenges.
Our Global Benefits & Perks
- Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health
- £500 annual Learning Budget — to spend on Learnerbly
- Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success
- Compassionate Leave — regardless of who it is, whether you’ve miscarried, or a lost a pet, you don’t need to tell us why
- Birthday Present — £150 voucher or a charity donation
- Birthday Day off — to celebrate your birthday away from work each year
- Caregiver Leave — up to 5 days each year to support your loved ones
- New baby gift — £250 toward a meal delivery or cleaning service
- Remote Working Budget – for remote workers to get out of the house
- Pension scheme — to finance those golden years
- Socials —office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties
- And even more benefits based on your location!
If you’re based in the UK
- 29 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays - we’re flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what’s important to you
- Long Service Days - 2 extra days added on your 2nd & 4th anniversaries with us.
- Private Medical Insurance - full cover with AXA
- Healthcare Cash Plan - Level 3 cover with Medicash
- Enhanced Family Leave - Primary caregivers; 13 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay, Secondary caregivers; 2 weeks full pay
- Cycle2Work Scheme - lease a bike through us and save on tax too!
- Electric Car Charging - electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.
About us
Build A Rocket Boy is developing EVERYWHERE; an experience with a breadth of unimaginable gameplay adventure.
We are a mix of industry leading veterans whose credits include some of the best selling and most loved games of all time. We’re a creative digital entertainment studio with an open and progressive methodology, dedicated to delivering games of the highest calibre possible.If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh and Budapest and are happy to sponsor your relocation to one of these cities.
If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh, Budapest and consider WFH candidates.