Senior Character Rigger

OverviewAnalog is pioneering the era of physical intelligence. Where digital intelligence transformed our online lives, Analog is transforming the lived world, making cities more adaptive, industries more resilient, services more human centered, and experiences more extraordinary. At the heart of our approach are living world models, continuously updated, enriched by every capture point, every device, every interaction. Within them resides Ana, the Analog Neural Agent. Ana perceives, adapts, and guides, transforming raw data into foresight and orchestration that improves outcomes across sectors, from safeguarding high-value assets to enhancing human performance.Role: Senior Character RiggerWe are seeking a hands-on, production-proven Senior Character Rigger to join Analog as an individual contributor. This is a rigging-focused role, centered on building high-quality, animator-friendly rigs in Autodesk Maya for real-time 3D and AR/VR experiences.This position is intended for a specialist rigger who actively builds, debugs, and ships rigs in production. It is not a hybrid Tech Artist or animation systems role. We are open to strong mid-level or senior candidates, provided they are deeply hands-on today.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and deliver production-ready character and creature rigs in Autodesk MayaOwn skeleton setup, skinning, deformation systems, constraints, and corrective solutionsCreate clean, stable, and animator-friendly control rigs focused on performance and usabilityCollaborate closely with animators to support expressive and efficient animation workflowsEnsure rigs meet real-time engine constraints (Unity / Unreal) in collaboration with technical teamsDebug, iterate, and improve rigs based on animation and runtime feedbackMaintain and improve existing rigs without compromising quality or consistencyNot a roleA Tech Artist or tools-focused roleA lead-only or supervisory position with limited hands-on riggingAn animation-first positionA Blender- or 3ds Max–centric rigging roleQualificationsExpert-level rigging experience in Autodesk Maya (non-negotiable)5+ years of professional experience as a character or creature riggerProven experience shipping real-time 3D projects (AAA games, AR/VR, or high-end interactive experiences)Strong understanding of anatomy, deformation, skinning, and corrective techniquesSolid grasp of animation fundamentals (timing, weight, staging) to support animator needsExperience working with Unity or Unreal pipelines from a rigging perspectiveAbility to work independently, take ownership, and deliver production-ready workStrong communication skills and ability to clearly explain rigging decisionsNice to HaveCloth, hair, or secondary motion setups in Maya or real-time environmentsMotion capture familiarity and basic mocap cleanup workflowsUnderstanding of character modeling and texturing pipelinesPortfolio RequirementApplicants must provide a portfolio that clearly demonstrates:Multiple fully built character or creature rigsClear evidence of personal, hands-on contributionDeformation quality, control design, and animator usabilityCandidates should be comfortable walking through their rigs and explaining how and why they were built.What Working At Analog OffersCulture: A collaborative, globally minded team building the future of physical intelligence. We value curiosity, courage, and creativity, and we’re united by a belief that technology should amplify human potential rather than replace it.Impact: The opportunity to work on projects with national and global significance, from adaptive cities and resilient infrastructure to next generation sports, entertainment, healthcare, and energy. Every product you help build contributes to shaping a safer, smarter, more human centered world.Growth: Outstanding opportunities for learning and career development. You’ll collaborate with leaders across AI, robotics, mixed reality, and systems engineering, while working on industry first, frontier scale solutions.Rewards: A competitive compensation package with healthcare, education support, and generous leave benefits, reflecting the high value we place on our people and their families.#J-18808-Ljbffr