Rigger

Job Description

You will be specialized in understanding character workflow and tools, rigging & skinning.

You will be working with the Animation and Art teams to ensure they are creating the highest quality content with the tools and assets provided and that the pipelines are as efficient as possible.

• Based on the models provided by character modelers, carry out character rigging and skinning to meet the needs of the project's animators, technical directors and art directors;
• Adjust the skeleton whenever necessary;
• Create and use tools to increase animation quality and effectiveness, and incorporate them into the project's game engine through close collaboration with the animation TD while being able to assess the relevance of tool implementation;
• Coach modelers on ways to adapt their work to better suit the animation and the art director's vision;
• Ensure good use of project's naming convention and create custom controllers to facilitate the animators work;
• Ensure that rigging/skinning final results meets the project's artistic standards;
• Recognize proper mesh topology as well as repair and/ or give feedback to the art team.
  
  

Qualifications

• Preferably with a college diploma in 3D for video games, animation or equivalent
• Experience in character/creature rigging, skinning, animation
• Experience with Maya, 3DS Max and Blender / or in-game cutscene editors as a plus
• Aesthetic sense & Attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to change, flexible, open-minded
• Ability to receive, seek and provide constructive criticism
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels;
  
  

As a plus:

• Experience with ragdolls configurations (procedural animations with physics engine) and softbody configurations
• Experience in motion capture work
• Knowledge of scripting
  
  

What You Can Expect

• You will be working on a very exciting AAA IP for PC & Consoles.
• You will be working in a small growing team, a great opportunity to develop your skills.
• We are looking for motivated & proactive people eager to learn.
• We are eager to see what you can bring & what excites you!
• Don't be shy!
  
  

Additional Information

Ubisoft's 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

We are working to enrich players lives through unique and memorable gaming experiences and by improving the positive impacts of our games. To get there, we are creating a safer, more inclusive work environment, we are giving back to the communities where Ubisoft operates by working with local non-profit partners and by working to reduce the environmental impact of our business.

Ubisoft Da Nang - where bright ideas are given a chance to shine

Ubisoft Da Nang is an ambitious studio full of international talents. We are committed to creating worlds that are a playground for the imagination, offering moments of surprise and fun.

Since 2020, we are bringing the best creative and engineering talents from Vietnam, Southeast Asia, and the world together to bring Ubisoft worlds to new audiences.

At Ubisoft Da Nang, you will grow and collaborate with highly talented teams from around the world. You will be able to work on challenging and interesting projects, that will be displayed at the international level.

Joining our studio is taking the opportunity to grow within the Ubisoft family, to work on our most famous brands either by developing instant party games powered by H5 technology, by creating games on Unity, or working on web3 projects.

We aim to empower and connect our talents within a dynamic and creative workplace that was awarded best office design in Vietnam by VMark 2021. Joining Ubisoft Da Nang will give you access to so much! From the beach to the mountains, clean air, no traffic, and proximity to every big city in Southeast Asia, as well as be part of one of the tech hubs in South-East Asia.

So, if you share our vision and want to be part of our team, contact us. Join us and create the unknown!

Why it's great to work at Ubisoft Da Nang:

• An international, professional, collaborative, modern, and creative environment
• Attractive remuneration package
• Performance rewards
• Creative & endless fun projects
• Ubisoft Connect account with access to all Ubisoft titles on PC
• Flexible working time
• Premium healthcare insurance
• UBIVERSARY for your working milestones
• Team building, Lunar New year Celebration, Projects celebration
• Beers and treats every Friday (yay!)
• Staff clubs
• Premium gym club access
• Free in-house entertainment facilities (PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck), coffee, tea and snack (cookies, candies)