Job Description

Job Title:

3D Rigging Artist (Blender)

Location:

Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Job Type:

Full-time (In-Office Only)

About the Company

We are a fast-growing animation house focused on creating high-quality 3D animated nursery rhymes and kids' content. With a tech-driven mindset and a strong focus on creative freedom, we encourage every team member to contribute to improving existing pipelines or exploring new ideas altogether.

Job Summary

We're looking for a skilled

3D Rigging Artist

with deep expertise in Blender to build custom, animation-ready rigs for nursery rhyme characters -- including stylized humans, animals, and whimsical creatures. You will collaborate closely with our animation and modeling teams to ensure high-quality production rigs that are expressive, flexible, and efficient.

Key Responsibilities

Create full rig setups of humans, creatures, and objects from scratch using Blender (not autorigs). Build complete control systems including facial rigs, IK/FK switching, and constraint-based setups. Perform accurate skinning and weight painting for smooth deformation. Collaborate with 3D modellers to resolve mesh and topology issues where needed. Ensure rigs meet animator requirements and are optimised for performance and usability. Continuously improve rigging workflows and explore better tools and techniques. Follow Strict and time sensitive deadlines.

Qualifications and Skillset

Diploma, degree, or equivalent experience in Animation, Game Design, VFX, or a related field. Minimum 1-2 years of professional experience rigging in Blender. Strong grasp of rigging fundamentals: bone hierarchies, constraints, drivers, modifiers, weight painting, and deformation logic. Ability to create complex rigs manually without relying solely on autorigging tools. Working knowledge of 3D modelling concepts to support collaboration with modelers. Self-motivated, good communication and problem-solving skills. A solid rigging portfolio showcasing a variety of characters or objects rigged in Blender. Understanding of animation workflows and how animators interact with rigs

Preferred (Not Mandatory):

Experience with Blender scripting (Python) and Model Context Protocol (MCP). Familiarity with tools like Rigify or Auto-Rig Pro..

Why Join Us?

Be part of a creative organisation producing global 3D animated content. Join a forward-thinking team that values autonomy, experimentation, and innovation. Paid time off and paid sick leave. A collaborative environment where your ideas can shape future workflows.
Expected Salary - INR 18,000 - INR 30,000

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Paid sick time Paid time off
Schedule:

Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:

Rigging in Blender: 1 year (Required) Blender: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:

Hindi (Required)
Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 05/07/2025