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Character Rigger 4 [AQ-19183]
Aquent
Vancouver, BC
$58 to $63 CAD / hour
Contract
3+ years of professional experience as a Character Rigger or equivalent, with a proven track record in game development.
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Character Rigger
IFG - International Financial Group
BC · British Columbia, Canada
Contract
We are seeking a highly creative and motivated Character Rigger. In this position, you will be responsible for carrying through the artistic vision of the project and applying your…
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Gaming Character Rigger (210897)
Aquent
Vancouver, BC
$58 to $63 CAD / hour
Full-time
…will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality of character movement and expression, working closely with a talented group of artists and engineers to shape the future of…
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Site Safety Officer
Caliber Projects Ltd.
Langley (City), BC · langley, British Columbia
Full-time
…construction process. Is a hands-on type of person with excellent character, communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment. The Safety Officer reports…
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Senior Character Rigger - [Rainbow Six Siege]
Ubisoft
Montreal, QC
Full-time
As a Senior Character Rigger at Ubisoft Montreal, you will create high-quality character rigs in 3DS Max and integrate them into our game engine. You will support the AAA animation pipeline…
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Senior Character Rigger - [Assassin's Creed: Codename Invictus]
Ubisoft
Montreal, QC
Full-time
As a Senior Character Rigger at Ubisoft Montreal, you will create high-quality character rigs in 3DS Max and integrate them into our game engine. You will support the AAA animation pipeline…
Added 2 months ago
Senior Character Rigger - [Assassin's Creed: Codename Invictus]
Ubisoft
Montreal, QC
Full-time
As a Senior Character Rigger at Ubisoft Montreal, you will create high-quality character rigs in 3DS Max and integrate them into our game engine. You will support the AAA animation pipeline…
Added 4 months ago
Rigger
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Vancouver, British Columbia
Creates 3D character rigs and animation interface controls for skeletal motion systems and body/facial deformations. Successful candidates must be knowledgeable in writing utility scripts…
Added 4 months ago
Experienced Rigger
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Vancouver, British Columbia
Creates 3D character rigs and animation interface controls for skeletal motion systems and body/facial deformations. Successful candidates must be knowledgeable in writing utility scripts…

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Sony Pictures Imageworks

Experienced Rigger

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Pay: The anticipated base salary for an Senior position is $45.07 to $60.10/hr.
Posting language: English
Posted: May 28, 2026

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Original job description

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.

Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc.
658 Homer Street., Suite 405, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2R4

Project based, Full Time

Language in work environment - English

Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable

Creates 3D character rigs and animation interface controls for skeletal motion systems and body/facial deformations. Successful candidates must be knowledgeable in writing utility scripts and core software tools in order to streamline the character set up process. Candidate is accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines, participates in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work in progress. Interacts with production, supervisors and team/peers in order to problem solve and share information related to show/assigned tasks. Must be able to decipher as well as follow through on work in progress, dailies, briefings/notes and feedback. Successful candidates should be able to work efficiently as part of a team or independently on rigging projects.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of applicable software platforms including LINUX, UNIX, Maya, Mudbox, shell, and MEL scripting language, Python is a plus. Background or experience in fine art accompanied with a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form highly desired. 3+ years production experience, feature film experience highly desirable.

The anticipated base salary for an Senior position is $45.07 to $60.10/hr. Benefits are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specific role.

We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.

*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

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Responsibilities

Creates 3D character rigs and animation interface controls for skeletal motion systems and body/facial deformations. Participates in dailies, rounds, and team reviews of work in progress while interacting with production and peers to problem solve.

Requirements

Candidates must have knowledge of applicable software platforms and a background in fine art with an understanding of physical motion. A minimum of 3 years of production experience is required, with feature film experience highly desirable.

Skills

3D Character Rigs
Animation Interface Controls
Skeletal Motion Systems
Body Deformations
Facial Deformations
Utility Scripts
Core Software Tools
Problem Solving
Team Collaboration
Maya
Mudbox
Linux
Unix
Python
MEL Scripting

Benefits

Healthcare
Tuition Reimbursement
RRSP's
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave

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Keywords

3D Character Rigs
Animation Interface Controls
Skeletal Motion Systems
Body Deformations
Facial Deformations
Utility Scripts
Core Software Tools
Problem Solving
Team Collaboration
Maya
Mudbox
Linux
Unix
Python
MEL Scripting
Fine Art
Physical Motion
Weight
Balance
Form
Production Experience
Feature Film
Dailies
Team Reviews
Show Deadlines
Reconciliation
Diverse Talent
Equal Opportunity Employer

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