[Full time - Boise, ID - Remote] Technical Animator/Rigging Artist - Visual Purple
Job Description
Technical Animator (Rigging Artist)
Visual Purple is looking Technical Animator, who is adept at rigging complex hard surface and organic characters and props for full-time on-site work at our Boise, Idaho office.
The ideal candidate would have experience working with the Unreal Engine 4 and expert level proficiency in Maya. The successful candidate will work on a wide range of subject matter and have a solid understanding and grasp of the game art pipeline as it pertains to Rigging and animation for games.
Position Responsibilities:
- Rigging Characters and Props using Autodesk Maya. MEL/Python Scripting desired.
- Support the animation team by troubleshooting rigs and other technical issues.
- Provide a point of contact between programming and 3D Artists to facilitate asset preparation, implementation, and troubleshooting.
- Pursue new methods and techniques to raise the bay in rig quality and streamline workflows.
- Passion for gaming!
Required Skills:
- 2+ year’s experience rigging characters in a professional (non-academic) setting
- A rigging portfolio that demonstrates an understanding of human anatomy and it’s impact on rigging.
- Rigging complex machines using constraint automation for base components, such as; piston hydraulics, springs, and gears.
- Extensive rigging experience using Maya (experience with other packages will not be counted).
- Proficient understanding of proper skin deformation of soft organic characters as well as hybrid props composed of hard surface and soft surface components.
- Experience creating and preparing rigs for Epic’s Unreal Game engine and implementation.
- Motion Capture and skeleton retargeting experience using Maya, MotionBuilder, and/or Unreal Engine 4.
- Familiarity working with motion capture and keyframe animation data.
- Experience with version control systems and working as part of an established pipeline and asset repository.
- Must be a team player capable of working as part of both small and large teams on complex and deadline driven projects.
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Desired Skills:
- Autodesk Maya
- Experience creating both character and prop based rigs.
- Unreal Engine 4
- At least two years of professional (non academic) experience with at least one delivered project.
Position Type:
Full-time – on-site
Due to the current COVID pandemic the successful candidate will be allowed to work remote for the near future but will be expected and willing to relocate and work on-site in Boise, Idaho.
This position is only available for citizens of the United States and due to the secure and confidential nature of these projects, outsourcing and subcontracting are not available and will not be considered at this time.
Must be able to pass a government background check and be able to obtain and hold government security clearances. For more information about this please view: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
While we love hiring recent graduates and entry level positions, this is a high skilled and experienced position need for Visual Purple. Students, recent Graduates, and individuals with no professional experience will not be considered for this position and should not apply.
Platform:
iOS, PC, Android, VR
Please apply by emailing your current resume, a link to your demo reel or website with examples of game ready rigging work, along with a detailed reel breakdown to careers@visualpurple.com
Visual Purple designs and builds the next generation of training. Realistic and engaging storylines form the backbone of our games. Replicating ‘real world’ experiences and creative game design, resulting in cost effective custom solutions for our clients.
We are a small studio of passionate gamers that love to play and create games. If you love getting to contribute to every aspect of game design and the opportunity to grow and learn, this is the team for you.
Visual Purple, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time