Destiny Rigging Technical Artist

Posted on 9/1/2023

INACTIVE

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops and publishes celebrated gaming franchises

Company Overview

Bungie stands out as a leading game development company, renowned for creating immersive gaming universes such as Halo and Destiny that foster strong player communities and enduring friendships. Their competitive edge lies in their commitment to crafting hopeful and engaging worlds, a strategy that has consistently resulted in highly-anticipated game releases for nearly three decades. The company's culture encourages creativity and collaboration, fostering an environment where technical innovation thrives, solidifying Bungie's position as an industry leader.

Consumer Software

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$100M

Founded

1991

Headquarters

Bellevue, Washington

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 2%

1 year growth

↑ 11%

2 year growth

↑ 48%

Locations

Remote

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Animation

Communications

CategoriesNew

Art, Graphics & Animation

Requirements

Professional or personal experience working with real-time game engines
Proficiency at Rigging in Autodesk Maya or equivalent software
Scripting or Programming experience in Python, C#, C++ or equivalent
Comfortable with prototyping and fast iterative development cycles
Problem solving skills, good collaboration and a keen eye for detail are critical for success in this role
Strong communication skills
Motivation for creating great games
Passion for supporting and enabling others

Responsibilities

Acquire a deep understanding of our engine and related tools
Operation of Bungie's proprietary rigging system and DCC tools and technology
Collaboration with Character 3D Art, Hard-Surface 3D Art, Animation, Design and Engineering
Creation of technical content for various assets meeting Bungie's shipping quality bar (Skeletons, Rigs, Skin Weighting, Cloth, and more)
Quality assurance for 3D art and animation content
Provide desk side support for Artists, Animators and Designers
Contribute to and maintain our Maya Python tools codebase
Develop and maintain tools pipelines, supporting artists working efficiently
Documenting processes required to educate artists on new tools or workflows

Desired Qualifications

3D Modeling
Animation
Motion Capture experience
Knowledge of anatomy
Face rigging
User interface design
Leadership and management experience

Bungie is looking for a talented Rigging Tech Artist to join our team. You will collaborate with an equally passionate team of content creators to build out 3D and animation content and pipelines. When you use 3D animation software, do you find yourself gravitating toward the script editor to automate and extend the functionality? Are you passionate about building great body and facial rigging systems, believable skin deformation and efficient workflows? If so, you might be just who we’re looking for!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Acquire a deep understanding of our engine and related tools
Operation of Bungie’s proprietary rigging system and DCC tools and technology
Collaboration with Character 3D Art, Hard-Surface 3D Art, Animation, Design and Engineering
Creation of technical content for various assets meeting Bungie’s shipping quality bar (Skeletons, Rigs, Skin Weighting, Cloth, and more)
Quality assurance for 3D art and animation content
Provide desk side support for Artists, Animators and Designers
Contribute to and maintain our Maya Python tools codebase
Develop and maintain tools pipelines, supporting artists working efficiently
Documenting processes required to educate artists on new tools or workflows

REQUIRED SKILLS

Professional or personal experience working with real-time game engines
Proficiency at Rigging in Autodesk Maya or equivalent software
Scripting or Programming experience in Python, C#, C++ or equivalent
Comfortable with prototyping and fast iterative development cycles
Problem solving skills, good collaboration and a keen eye for detail are critical for success in this role
Strong communication skills
Motivation for creating great games
Passion for supporting and enabling others

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

3D Modeling
Animation
Motion Capture experience
Knowledge of anatomy
Face rigging
User interface design
Leadership and management experience

Listed below is this role’s base pay range. In other locations that Bungie has approved for remote work, this pay range may be adjusted up to +/- 10% and some roles may be classified as non-exempt (hourly).

This range is determined by an array of factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Additionally, it is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

In the journey to make incredible worlds, Bungie employees don’t simply do meaningful work - they receive meaningful support. Competitive salaries and discretionary bonus opportunities are just the start. We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous 401(k) matching, flexible time off policies, paid parental leave, social clubs, and so much more. Check out our benefits page: Benefits - Bungie Careers to see all the perks that come with joining Bungie.

Bellevue Pay Range

$95,000—$120,000 USD

Bungie full-time (non-contract) employees in the U.S. also receive:

20 days of accrued time-off in the form of PTO and sabbatical days, depending on the level of the position
10 paid Floating Days annually, prorated in the first year of employment based on start date
10 paid Bungie-observed holidays annually
One hour of Paid Sick Time (PST) for every 30 hours worked

Contract and International FTE employees receive competitive benefits through their relevant contracting agency.

So you don’t meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Bungie is focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you’re interested in this position but your past experience doesn’t line up perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we want you to apply anyway. The right role for you may be right around the corner!

Most Bungie full-time employees will adopt a digital first approach allowing remote work in Bungie approved locations (outside of positions identified as 100% onsite in Bellevue/Seattle, or individuals preferring a hybrid/flex environment). Prospective full-time employees located outside of CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, or WI will need to establish residency in one of the states we are compliant in within 45 days of a start date. Contractors will follow a digital first approach adhering to the location guidelines agreed upon by our third-party employer/vendor and Bungie. Bungie’s remote policy is subject to change at the company’s discretion.