// Open Role at ubisoft2
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We’re looking for a Senior Character Rigger to build high-quality character rigs in Maya and deliver them production-ready into the Unreal Engine pipeline. You will support AAA animation workflows and scalable, real-time rigs for character-driven and MOBA-style games.
What you'll do:
Build animator-friendly character rigs in Maya;
Develop efficient skinning and deformation systems;
Ensure clean export and integration into Unreal;
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.
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 (MOBA / hero-based titles);
Solid understanding of real-time optimization and engine constraints;
Strong problem-solving skills and pipeline awareness;
Facial rigging experience (joint-based, blendshape, or hybrid systems).
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