Genies · 12 hours ago
Contract Technical Artist: Rigging, 2026
Los Angeles, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$45/hr - $65/hr
2+ years expGenies is an AI Avatar and Games Technology Company powering the next generation of digital experiences. They are seeking a Technical Animator (Rigger) to join their Avatar Technology team, responsible for building and refining character rigs and contributing to workflow improvements in a fast-paced production environment.
AppsAugmented RealityBlockchainGenerative AIInternetMedia and EntertainmentMobile AppsSocial Network
Responsibilities
Build, skin, and refine character rigs for production use
Create, maintain, and iterate on blendShape systems, including correctives and facial shapes
Debug and resolve deformation issues efficiently
Balance speed and precision in a fast-moving production environment
Contribute to workflow and pipeline improvements alongside technical artists and engineers
Explore and engage with new tools and AI-assisted workflows as part of an evolving production pipeline
Qualification
Required
2–3 years of hands-on rigging experience in games, VFX, animation, or related fields
Solid grasp of core rigging concepts (skeletons, skinning, blendShapes, deformation order)
Practical experience building and managing blendShape workflows in Maya
Basic Python scripting experience and familiarity with version control systems (Git, etc.)
Clear communication skills with a strong sense of ownership and respect for deadlines
Comfort working independently while collaborating across disciplines
Preferred
Experience rigging faces and bodies for characters with non-standard topology (cartoon, stylized)
Experience working in Blender or Houdini for mesh or texture processing
Exposure to game engines (Unity or Unreal) or real-time character systems
Company
Genies
Genies is an Avatar Technology Company creating an avatar experiences for their users.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (11)
2024 (6)
2023 (7)
2022 (2)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$266.96MKey Investors
Silver LakeRobert IgerBond
2022-04-12Series C· $150M
2022-03-14Angel
2021-05-03Series B· $65M
Leadership Team
Akash Nigam
CEO & Founder
Jake Adams
COO & Co-founder
Recent News
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