Character Rigging Intern

Location: Alpharetta,Georgia,United States

Hi-Rez Studios is now accepting qualified Character Rigging INTERN applicants for our SPRING/SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM at our studio in Alpharetta, Georgia.

This will be a paid, part-time, seasonal employee. The Intern work program will be starting in late May, 2016, and ending mid-August, 2016. (actual dates to be determined.)

Come join the creator of the critically acclaimed SMITE; Tribes: Ascend ; and Global Agenda as we embark on exciting new game projects!

Responsibilities

• Work alongside members of Hi-Rez's Rigging team, while gaining a working knowledge of asset creation and the rigging processes
• Shadow and partner with experienced riggers in a collaborative, creative environment
• Assist in creating and maintaining character rigs using 3dsMax
• Develop scripting tools to benefits various departments of the pipeline
• Accept feedback from Rigging Director and other art resources
• Other departmental duties and projects as instructed by management

Required

• Must be able to travel effectively to and from studio on a daily basis
• Must be currently enrolled in (documented as a "Junior" or higher grade level) - or recently graduated of - an accredited college, university, or school of art
• Major in Technical Art, Animation or applicable field of study
• Currently carrying or graduated with a G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher (and provide documentation)
• At least one professional Letter of Reference from a manager, supervisor, professor or instructor; outlining how they know you, and why you should be considered for this position
• Current resume
• Portfolio and/or Website displaying applicable work
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Good communication skills, and a team player

Preferred

• Experience or exposure using 3DSmax and MAXScript
• Experience with bipedal, quadruped, or robotic / mechanical characters
• Experience within Unreal 3 is a plus
• Background or experience in Gaming

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