Associate Principal Technical Artist: Rigging

Rockstar Games is seeking an experienced Technical Artist to join their Rigging team. This role focuses on developing and maintaining complex runtime deformation systems for characters, animals, and props within dynamic and visually stunning games. The team collaborates with animation and art departments, contributing to both in-engine and asset creation workflows. The position is full-time and based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Requirements

• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality body and face rigs, skinning, and secondary motion setups for 3D assets.
• Collaborate with runtime programmers, animators, and artists to improve engine features.
• Create authoring tools for the Rigging team.
• Support the entire rigging pipeline – from motion capture to final in-game output.
• Stay informed on the latest technology and research in motion and deformation.