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Character Rigger

Rockstar India is seeking a Character Rigger to join our development team. In this role you will provide support throughout the character production process working closely with artists in the character team; using our tools to build rigs and maintain a high level of visual and technical quality for all characters.

A reel/portfolio demonstrating exceptional understanding of anatomy, muscles, cloth & hair behavior will be needed as part of the submission process. Additional skills in secondary areas such as character art/modelling, as well as experience in working within cross discipline teams will be prized.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build, test and maintain character rigs/setups.
• Work within existing constraints to create rigs that meet our technical needs.
• Work with the team to create balanced solutions to all related technical and aesthetic issues.
• Work with other technical artists and tools developers in the continual improvement of processes.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong understanding of rigging, skinning and related character technologies.
• Positive, solution-oriented individual with a passion for game development.
• A passion for creating believable CG characters and the requisite attention to detail.
• Understanding of human body and facial anatomy as it relates to game assets and topology.
• Excellent understanding of development workflows as they relate to getting character assets into game engines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a self-directed manner and to make timely, well-thought out decisions.
• Advanced knowledge in 3D Studio Max is preferred; Maya users or equivalent 3D program will also be considered.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work closely in a team setting with other departments.

PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Art or from a competitive program is preferred.
• Production experience with games released for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Xbox One, Playstation 4, and PC platforms.
• Experience doing character rigging on television and feature film productions.
• Experience with Motionbuilder is a plus.