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Senior Character Rigger - [March of Giants]
Ubisoft2 · Montreal, QC, Canada · Active · SmartRecruiters
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Ubisoft2 |
| Title | Senior Character Rigger - [March of Giants] |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Animation |
| Location | Montreal, QC, Canada |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | - |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-04-10 / 2026-05-31 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-31 / 2026-06-06 |
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Description
Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assasin's Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you're passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!
We’re looking for a Senior Character Rigger to build high-quality character rigs in Maya and deliver them production-ready into the Unreal Engine pipeline . You will support AAA animation workflows and scalable, real-time rigs for character-driven and MOBA-style games.
What you'll do:
Build animator-friendly character rigs in Maya; Develop efficient skinning and deformation systems; Ensure clean export and integration into Unreal; Support and improve animation pipelines and workflows; Troubleshoot rig, deformation, and engine integration issues; Optimize rigs for real-time performance; Collaborate closely with Animation, Tech Art, and Engineering teams; Contribute to pipeline tools and best practices.
Proven experience as a Character Rigger in the games industry; Expert knowledge of Maya rigging workflows; Strong understanding of deformation, skinning, and control systems; Experience with Unreal Engine and Blueprints; Python scripting for rigging workflows; Experience working in AAA game productions; Experience supporting rigging for large character roster projects (MOBA / hero-based titles); Solid understanding of real-time optimization and engine constraints; Strong problem-solving skills and pipeline awareness; Facial rigging experience (joint-based, blendshape, or hybrid systems). What to send our way
A portfolio of your best work (you can attach images or provide us with a password link) as well as your CV highlighting your education, experience and skills
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| Title | Senior Character Rigger - [March of Giants] |
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| Location Text | Montreal, QC, Canada |
| Department | Animation |
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| Employment Type | full_time |
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| Country | Canada |
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| City | Montreal |
| Salary Raw | Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assasin's Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you're passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown! We’re looking for a Senior Character Rigger to build high-quality character rigs in Maya and deliver them production-ready into the Unreal Engine pipeline . You will support AAA animation workflows and scalable, real-time rigs for character-driven and MOBA-style games. What you'll do: Build animator-friendly character rigs in Maya; Develop efficient skinning and deformation systems; Ensure clean export and integration into Unreal; Support and improve animation pipelines and workflows; Troubleshoot rig, deformation, and engine integration issues; Optimize rigs for real-time performance; Collaborate closely with Animation, Tech Art, and Engineering teams; Contribute to pipeline tools and best practices. Proven experience as a Character Rigger in the games industry; Expert knowledge of Maya rigging workflows; Strong understanding of deformation, skinning, and control systems; Experience with Unreal Engine and Blueprints; Python scripting for rigging workflows; Experience working in AAA game productions; Experience supporting rigging for large character roster projects (MOBA / hero-based titles); Solid understanding of real-time optimization and engine constraints; Strong problem-solving skills and pipeline awareness; Facial rigging experience (joint-based, blendshape, or hybrid systems). What to send our way A portfolio of your best work (you can attach images or provide us with a password link) as well as your CV highlighting your education, experience and skills |
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| Source URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Ubisoft2/744000120002225-senior-character-rigger-march-of-giants- |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Ubisoft2/744000120002225-senior-character-rigger-march-of-giants-?oga=true |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-31 17:45:02Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 10:59:41Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 10:59:41Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-31 17:45:02Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-04-10 15:36:03Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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