3D Rigging Specialist - Unreal Engine & Maya (Remote/Freelance)

Beffio Studio is looking for a talented 3D Rigging Specialist (Freelance/Remote) to help bring an unannounced stylized FPS game to life. If you have experience in character rigging, blend shapes (morph targets), and weapon rigging for Unreal Engine-based games, we’d love to hear from you. This is your chance to join a creative team working on exciting projects where innovation and technical excellence meet.

This is a remote, freelance opportunity offering flexibility and collaboration with a passionate team pushing the boundaries of game development.

Your Role

As a 3D Rigging Specialist, you will:

• Character Rigging: Set up high-quality, efficient character rigs in Maya using Unreal Engine standard rigging rules.

• Blend Shape Creation: Create and implement blend shapes (morph targets) for facial and body deformation.

• FPS Weapon Rigging: Rig weapons for first-person shooters, ensuring seamless functionality in gameplay.

• Pipeline Integration: Collaborate with animation, modeling, and technical teams to ensure smooth integration of assets within Unreal Engine.

• Optimization & Troubleshooting: Maintain performance-friendly rigs and resolve technical issues related to deformation, animation retargeting, and compatibility.

• Collaboration: Work closely with Beffio supervisors and producers to ensure project goals are met.

• Client Interaction: Participate in weekly calls with US-based clients to discuss progress and align on project requirements.

• Remote PC Access: If needed, we can provide access to a remote workstation with a powerful GPU using the Parsec system, ensuring smooth workflow for resource-intensive tasks.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a 3D Rigging Artist in game development (AA/AAA projects preferred).

• Maya & Unreal Expertise: Strong proficiency in Maya and Unreal Engine is required. Knowledge of Blender is a plus.

• Blend Shape/Morph Target Expertise: Experience creating realistic and stylized blend shapes for characters and creatures.

• Rigging Standards: Familiarity with Unreal Engine standard rigging pipelines, including control rig setups and weapon-specific requirements.

• Version Control: Experience working with version control systems like Perforce and Git.

• Project Management: Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira and Notion.

• Communication Tools: Experience with team communication platforms like Discord and Slack.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical challenges in rigging, deformation, and animation workflows.

• Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality rigging for characters, weapons, and blend shape deformation.

• Stylized Aesthetic: Experience working on stylized art projects is highly preferred.

• Communication: Strong English verbal and written skills to collaborate effectively in a remote environment.

What We Offer

• Exciting Projects: Be part of an unannounced stylized FPS game and contribute to cutting-edge AA/AAA game development for platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere while contributing to global projects.

• Growth Opportunities: Enhance your skills and grow professionally alongside our talented team.

• Collaborative Culture: Work in a team that values technical excellence, creativity, and innovation.

• Technical Support: Access to a remote workstation with a powerful GPU through the Parsec system, ensuring smooth workflow on demanding tasks when needed.

Ready to join us and contribute to unforgettable gaming experiences? Apply now and let’s create something extraordinary together!