Technical Animator for Character Rigging at Respawn

Respawn Entertainment

Full-time Other-General
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Location
vancouver, metro vancouver regional district, Canada
Posted
June 08, 2026

Job Description

Join Respawn as a Senior Technical Animator focusing on character rigging. Use your 5+ years of industry experience to innovate animation workflows and empower developers.
This key role at Respawn requires a deep understanding of character rigging and scripting, aimed at enhancing the critically acclaimed Apex Legends. Collaborate closely with Technical Animation and Character Art teams to create robust solutions that elevate gameplay experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
• Create and develop character rigs and support workflows
• Partner with teams to enhance animation pipeline tools
• Solve emerging challenges in character animation workflows
• Provide troubleshooting support for rigs and animation
• Collaborate with relevant departments on integration processes
Requirements:
• Over 5 years in game development focused on animation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Expertise in Maya for rigging characters and setups
• Experience with l...