3D Rigger & Technical Artist
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Job Description
About the Company: T’sarE!
T’sarE! (Pronounced: “Tuh-zar-ee”) is a
startup entertainment company primarily focused on the development of its first major project – a 3D platformer video game. The game is planned for an initial release on Steam, with subsequent launches on Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch.
The game aims to evoke a nostalgic feeling, reminiscent of popular titles from the early ‘90s and ‘00s. It features three playable characters, 25 distinct worlds to explore, and an intricate story that delves into real-world struggles. Despite the underlying themes, the overall artistic style is described as cartoony and fun, targeting a primary audience of children between 5 and 12 years old. More detailed information about the game’s specifics is provided only upon acceptance and the signing of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and Code of Conduct (COC).
T’sarE! boasts a diverse team of over 60-70 individuals, which has significantly expanded over the past year. This team has been diligently working on the game’s elements without any financial compensation. The company’s immediate objective is to create a working demo for public release, which will coincide with a crowdfunding campaign. The long-term vision is for these unpaid internship roles to potentially transition into paying careers for dedicated individuals after the game’s official release.
About the Job: 3D Rigger & Technical Artist (Unpaid Internship)
This opportunity is an unpaid internship position specifically for graduates who have completed their school/college education and are seeking entry-level experience in the video game industry. It is emphasized that the position starts unpaid.
As a 3D Rigger & Technical Artist intern, you will be joining a large team and contributing to the development of a full-scale game. This role offers the chance to gain valuable experience, see your work integrated into a professional project, and learn essential skills such as organization, important naming conventions, and various development tricks and techniques.
Key Responsibilities include:
• Creating custom rigs for characters and objects.
• Creating animations by meticulously following provided storyboards.
• The ability to rig both custom characters and objects.
• Successfully exporting rigs and animations.
• Successfully importing rigs and animations into Unreal Engine 5.
• Thoroughly reading and understanding the Style Guide to ensure consistency with the company’s artistic direction.
Specific Software and Tool Requirements:
• Knowledge and access to Maya is preferred.
• Important Note: The company strictly does NOT animate in Blender, 3DS Max, or any other software besides Maya.
• Important Note: The company does NOT utilize any pre-rigging tools such as Advanced Skeleton, Mixamo, or AI.
Internship Requirements:
• Applicants must be finished with school/college. Only graduates are accepted for this position.
