Rigging Artist

Job Title

Rigging Artist (Character & Creature Setup)

Job Type

Full-Time / Contract
On-site / Hybrid / Remote

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled rigging artist to develop robust, animator-friendly rigs for characters, creatures, and props used in animation, cinematic films, VFX, real-time engines, and immersive experiences.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of anatomy, deformation systems, and production pipelines and can create scalable rigs that perform efficiently in both cinematic and real-time environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build production-ready rigs for:
• Biped & quadruped characters
• Stylized & realistic characters
• Creatures and mechanical assets
• Develop advanced IK/FK systems, space switching, and control setups
• Create facial rigs using joints, blendshapes, or hybrid systems
• Ensure clean skin weighting and natural deformations
• Optimize rigs for animation, Unreal Engine, or game pipelines
• Maintain clean hierarchy, naming conventions, and reusable rig systems
• Troubleshoot deformation and performance issues
• Collaborate closely with modeling, animation, and technical teams

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Maya
• Deep understanding of:
• Joint orientation & hierarchy
• Skinning & weight painting
• Deformation systems
• Constraint systems & space switching
• Experience with Advanced Skeleton, HumanIK, or custom rig systems
• Strong understanding of anatomy and body mechanics
• Knowledge of animation workflow and animator requirements

Preferred/Bonus Skills

• Experience with Python or MEL scripting
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine rig export workflows
• Experience with creature rigging
• Familiarity with facial performance capture setups
• Understanding of AR/VR or real-time production pipelines

Experience Required

• 0–1 years of professional rigging experience
• Strong demo reel showcasing deformation quality and control systems

Deliverables

• Clean, production-ready rig files
• Efficient deformation with minimal technical issues
• Optimized rigs compatible with rendering or real-time engines

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cinematic, immersive, and large-scale projects
• Creative collaboration with animation & VFX teams
• Growth in real-time and next-gen production pipelines

How to Apply

Send your portfolio/showreel along with:

• Software proficiency
• Years of experience
• Current availability

info@reel9.in

Job Types: Contractual / Temporary, Freelance
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Indore, Madhya Pradesh (Indore)