Senior Character Rigger

Responsibilities

• Build animator-friendly character rigs in Maya
• Develop efficient skinning and deformation systems
• Ensure clean export and integration into Unreal Engine
• Support and improve animation pipelines and workflows
• Troubleshoot rig, deformation, and engine integration issues
• Optimize rigs for real-time performance
• Collaborate closely with Animation, Tech Art, and Engineering teams
• Contribute to pipeline tools and best practices

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Character Rigger in the games industry
• Expert knowledge of Maya rigging workflows
• Strong understanding of deformation, skinning, and control systems
• Experience with Unreal Engine and Blueprints
• Python scripting for rigging workflows
• Experience working in AAA game productions
• Experience supporting rigging for large character roster projects
• Solid understanding of real-time optimization and engine constraints
• Facial rigging experience (joint-based, blendshape, or hybrid systems)

About the Company

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more.