3D Character Rigging Designer

Immersive Tech is growing fast and we’re looking for a skilled 3D Character Rigging Designer to join our team in Vancouver. This contract is specific to our current VR game and will be working with our internal art and programmer team. The ideal candidate feels comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and possesses a proactive attitude. We have a start-up mentality culture with people who are passionate about what we do in and out of the office.

At Immersive Tech we design and build interactive experiences that facilitate “play”. Our team is as diverse as the experiences we create, and we strive to create an inclusive, respectful, good-humoured working environment where every employee has a voice in the creation process. We’re looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who can meet challenges of a fast-paced working environment.

Responsibilities:

• Articulating characters within environments, layouts and backgrounds

• Creating joints and moving points to rotate and pivot

• Designing, testing and maintaining humanoid rigs

• Ensuring character movements are fluid, free of glitches and believable

• Identifying issues and following through with inquiries

• Testing rigs and ensuring they hold up in animation

• Adjusting humanoid characters object hierarchy and naming to match naming conventions

• Working with the engineer team to test and adjust the models accordingly

What you will bring:

• Minimum 2-year 2D/3D art, design, or computer science degree, or equivalent experience with excellent critique and vocabulary skills (Bachelors a plus).

• Skilled in 3D software (Maya, 3DS Max, Blender, Unity)

• Working knowledge of Virtual Reality Rigging using Final IK/VRIK

• Experience managing multiple GIT branches and merging assets between branches

• Proven strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills

• Ability to adapt to rapid development cycles and multitask in a cross-functional team

• Track record of successfully working on teams sharing, helping, collaborating within a team to work together toward a common goal with a “we” mentality

Nice-to-have Skills:

• Experience in animation

• Experience with Virtual Reality games and applications

Why us:

• Competitive salary

• Extended health and dental benefits

• 2 weeks paid vacation + Christmas through New Years off

• Potential for stock options

• Open-door culture where you will feel confident talking to any member of the team

Location:

• Office is located in Vancouver, B.C.

• Hybrid work environment but must be living in BC as a citizen, PR or have a valid work permit (preference given to those living in Vancouver area).

Salary:

• Contract Based with possibility for Full-Time position.

• Compensation commensurate with experience.

Thanks in advance to all those who apply, but we will only contact those who qualify for an interview.

To apply, please send us your resume, cover letter, and projects you've supported at jobs@immersivetech.co.

At Immersive tech we strive for diversity and inclusion to create a genuinely healthy and equitable workplace for everyone. We are committed to the ongoing process of building a culture of respect at every level, ensuring that everyone feels safe, supported, and valued.