Character Rigger Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Creative Arts/Media

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$50-56 Hourly

Start Date:

Sep 15, 2025

This is a hybrid role.
Pay Range: C $50/hr – C $56/hr

The Coalition is seeking a highly motivated Rigger. In this position, you will be responsible for carrying through the artistic vision of the project and applying your experience directly to rigging game assets that are vital to the team and for the game animation systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work closely with the Rigging Lead to create rigged assets that conform to the technical guidelines of the target platform and engine.

Follow direction from the Rigging Lead, as well as seek feedback from peers and art leads when needed.

Trouble shoot rigged assets, fix content issues, and test on target platform

Participate in meetings as part of effective communication with the team.

Capably and consistently meet project deadlines and milestones set by project leads.

Document new rigging tools, techniques and workflows as required

Be a positive and creative force in the team.

REQUIREMENTS:

3+ years as professional rigger or equivalent experience

AA/BFA preferred, or at least can demonstrate through a portfolio an industry standard level of rigging

Proficient with Maya, with a high capacity to learn new tools and processes

Human/animal anatomical knowledge

Clean and efficient smooth skinning practices

Passion for the industry and an understanding of industry trends and technologies

Have a proactive work ethic; capable problem solver who is not afraid of big challenges

Prepared to learn in-studio workflow and tools

Experience with Unreal Engine 5 is a benefit

Python scripting knowledge is a benefit

Experience with Motion Builder is a benefit

Knowledge of Cloth or simulation is a plus

Client

Description:

You will want to read this fine print. Part of our mission is to take care of you, so we offer the best benefits. Unlike other staffing companies, we provide talent with the same benefits that our CEO gets. This includes:

A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurance

Paid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada

401(k) with a match and immediate vesting

Exclusive employee discounts through Promo Code:
Aquent

And much more

The target hiring compensation range for this role is C $50/hr – C $56/hr compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives.

We have a simple philosophy at Aquent: to personally place the best creative talent in the best jobs for the best companies. When you work for Aquent, you qualify for medical, dental and vision insurance after working only four consecutive weeks maintaining an average of 20 hours per week. If this job isn’t the right fit for you, but you know someone who is, please pass this job posting on.

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