Rigging Systems Creator (Senior Rigger)

Ubisoft Montreal — Canada

Salary: Not disclosed · Schedule: 4-Day Week (80%) · Work model: On-site

Skills: Deformation systems, Facial rigging, Pipeline development, Problem Solving, Real-time Performance, Technical Direction

Job Description

Company Description

Ubisoft is a world leader in video games, with teams spread across the globe creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed to Rainbow Six to Just Dance and many more. We believe that diversity of perspectives drives progress for both players and teams. If you are passionate about innovation and want to push the boundaries of entertainment, join our adventure and help us create the unknown!

Job Description

As a senior rigging systems creator (Senior Rigger) at Ubisoft Montreal, you will contribute to creating high-quality character rigs in 3DS Max and integrating them into our game engine. You will support the AAA animation pipeline and develop systems tailored to a character-driven game.

What you will do:

  • Create user-friendly character rigs in 3DS Max;
  • Develop efficient skinning, deformation, and control systems;
  • Ensure reliable export and integration into the game engine;
  • Support and improve animation pipelines and workflows;
  • Troubleshoot rig, deformation, and engine integration issues;
  • Optimize rigs for real-time performance;
  • Collaborate with animation, technical art direction, and programming teams;
  • Contribute to pipeline tools and best practices.

Qualifications

  • Experience as a rigger in the video game industry;
  • Mastery of rigging pipelines in 3DS Max;
  • Good understanding of deformation, skinning, and control systems;
  • Experience with Python scripting for rigging pipelines;
  • Experience on AAA game productions;
  • Understanding of real-time performance constraints and game engines;
  • Strong problem-solving skills and good knowledge of production pipelines;
  • Experience with facial rigging using joint-based systems, blendshapes, or hybrid approaches.

What to send us:

  • Your CV, highlighting your relevant skills and experience.
  • A portfolio showcasing your best rigging or technical animation work, in the form of images or project links (password accepted).

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