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Senior Rigger M/F
3 years ago
Job Description
As a Senior Rigger M/F, you will work in close collaboration with animators, character modelers, and the artistic director in order to produce high-quality animations for Beyond Good and Evil 2.
Responsabilities :
The main and routine tasks of the Senior Rigger M/F are to:
- Recognize proper mesh topology as well as repair and/or give feedback to the Character Modeling Department;
- Create proxy meshes and retopologize existing models;
- Based on the models provided by the Character Modeling Department, carry out the rigging and skinning of the characters to meet the needs of project animators and of the technical and artistic directors;
- Create and use the tools and run modes to produce the best possible results and incorporate them into the project’s game engine;
- Along with the character modeler and artistic director – animation, develop facial rigs so animators can create high-quality animations in an optimal way;
- Ensure a nomenclature that is in keeping with project norms and the selection sets in the master scenes in order to facilitate the work of animators;
- Implement skeleton control system to foster/simplify the work of animators;
- Ensure that the final result (rigging/skinning) meets the artistic standards of the project;
Qualifications
Background
- 5-10 years’ experience in video game animation or equivalent.
Required Skills
- In-depth knowledge of anatomy;
- Knowledge of controllers and/or Max Script;
- Knowledge of the IK and optimal pivotal points;
- Knowledge of the limitations of the game engine and production needs;
- In-depth knowledge of Character Studio/biped;
- Artistic ability.
Additional Information
Ubisoft strives to develop a work environment that reflects in its teams the diversity of player communities. Ubisoft offers equal opportunity in employment regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability and age.
Company Description
Ubisoft teams are driven by their desire to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. They give life to worlds and real playgrounds where the imagination can express itself freely, leading to moments of surprise, fun and adventure that also allow players to learn and discover themselves.
At Ubisoft, you have the opportunity to collaborate and grow with passionate and pioneering teams from all over the world. You will be a part of an exciting and inspiring environment in which you will push the limits of imagination and technology to create worlds that fascinate our players.
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