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Rigger

Headquartered in Montreal, Reflector, a company of the Bandai Namco group, is a new breed of studio working with top talents to create high-quality, compelling content for global audiences. By employing a true transmedia approach, where content is built outwards from fully fleshed “Storyworlds”, the company is able to tell richer, deeper stories that connect with fans everywhere.

Our in-house video game team is presently looking to hire a rigger to work on Unknown 9: Awakening.

Responsibilities

• Create custom character rigs in Maya;
• Collaborate with the animation technical team to automate and streamline rigging processes;
• Rig and skin characters and objects to create clean and high-quality animations and improve movements as well as ensure they respect naming conventions;
• Collaborate with the artists, character modelers, technical animators and animation team to understand the game vision and rigging needs;
• Find a balance between artistic aspects and technical limitations with the help of technical animators and Directors;
• Create proxy meshes of existing models to improve framerates;
• Ensure a nomenclature in accordance with the projects standards and the selection sets in the main scenes in order to facilitate animators’ work.

Qualifications

• Minimum three to four (3-4) years experience in game development or equivalent rigging in Maya;
• Experienced working on a published AAA game from conception to release is a strong asset;
• College diploma in 3D Animation or equivalent;
• In-depth knowledge of Maya is a must;
• Knowledge of MotionBuilder and 3DS Max is a plus;
• Experience with Unreal4 is a plus;
• Knowledge of at least one programming or scripting language is preferred;
• An excellent understanding of clothes and anatomy is important;
• A fundamental understanding of animation;
• Rigged at least one character or a complex object (with a video link);
• Good communication skills and the ability to clearly document any work;
• Have a general knowledge of videogames and the methods the developers used to create them;
• Have some experience with facial animation is a must;
• Have a curious nature and a thirst for knowledge;
• Positive team-building skills;
• Proven problem-solving skills adapted to rapid iteration development environment;
• Excellent communication skills in English and French (both oral and written).

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