About the company
Who we are There are millions of virtual worlds people visit every day to play games, socialise, and collaborate. Today, most of those worlds are closed and disconnected walled gardens. We are on a mission to break down virtual walls to enable a more open and connected virtual world. Product Ready Player Me is a cross-game avatar platform for developers, players, and content creators. We give players an avatar that travels with them across thousands of experiences and becomes their virtual identity. For game developers, we are an end-to-end avatar system that saves development time and helps them monetize better. Our avatar tools are used by 9000+ games, apps, and leading brands. Present and future We are backed by top investors like Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Plural, David Baszucki, co-founder of Roblox, Justin Kan, co-founder of Twitch, Sebastian Knutsson & Riccardo Zacconi, King Games co-founders, Konvoy Ventures, Endeavor and Samsung Next among many others. Our team has built avatar systems for companies like Tencent, Huawei, HTC, and Verizon since 2014. We are working with well-known brands like Warner Bros, Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Dior, New Balance, and RTFKT. With more than 9,000 developers and millions of users, Ready Player Me is the world's leading avatar platform. Come join us on this exciting journey and play a key role in shaping the future of how we represent ourselves in games and virtual worlds, while breaking down those virtual walls!
Job Summary
Your daily adventures will include:
šCollaborating with co-rigger, artists, and engineers to create high-quality character rigs, focusing on realistic and expressive movements, while maintaining technical integrity and efficiency. šActively troubleshooting rigging issues, staying updated on industry trends, and contributing to rigging tools and scripts to enhance the rigging process. šProviding guidance and support, attending reviews, and working closely with the team to ensure a unified animated vision, including creating prototypes and tech demos to define and improve quality standards.
What you bring:
šProven experience as a Character Rigger in the animation or gaming industry, with at least 3 years of professional experience. šProficiency in rigging software like Autodesk Maya, Blender, or similar, and a strong knowledge of human anatomy, particularly for stylized characters. šA self-starting, self-reliant personality with demonstrated experience in handling different levels of character detail. šExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail. šProven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a team-oriented environment. šFamiliarity with scripting languages such as Python or MEL for tool development is advantageous. šA compelling portfolio that showcases your character rigging work and its impact on animation quality.
