Senior Character Rigging Artist at PlayStation Studios Malaysia

PlayStation Studios Malaysia is looking for a Senior Character Rigging Artist who has experience with Maya rigging/scripting, along with a strong understanding of human anatomy and realistic deformation. You will work with a multi-award winning team while working with AAA Worldwide Studios like Naughty Dog, Santa Monica Studio, San Diego Studio, Guerrilla Games, and more! 

Responsibilities 

• Set up and maintain character (humans & animals) rigs and systems.
• Work with the art group to develop models that meet technical requirements.
• Work with the animation group to create artist-friendly rigs that satisfy animation/gameplay needs.
• Design and set up character dynamics (i.e. cloth, hair).
• Develop new techniques and processes to further advance
• quality/realism.
• Collaborate with TDs in ongoing facial and muscle simulation research.
• Create tools to streamline workflow/pipeline.
• Work with team directors and production to identify/prioritize tasks.
• Provide and maintain technical documentation.

Requirements 

• Minimum 6 years of production experience in the game or film/VFX field, with a strong understanding of Maya and Python scripting.
• Professional experience with developing and maintaining FACS-based facial rigs.
• In-depth knowledge of character/prop rigging techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of realistic human anatomy
• Experience with adopting production pipelines and making improvements that respect guidelines and system requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to find pragmatic solutions.
• Proven ability to be self-sufficient and take initiative to seek answers and address issues.

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