Rigging 3D expert

Role Title: Rigging 3D expert

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Rigging 3D experts to contribute advanced skillsets to a unique customer project focused on character and hand design. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

1. Create, implement, and refine hand-focused character rigs suitable for animation and simulation within 3D environments.
2. Collaborate with creative and technical stakeholders to ensure rig functionality aligns with project objectives and artistic vision.
3. Deliver precise weight painting, joint placement, and deformation solutions specifically tailored to realistic or stylized hand movement.
4. Assess and troubleshoot rigging issues, optimizing for usability and animation fluidity.
5. Document rigging processes, workflows, and tool usage to facilitate knowledge transfer and reproducibility.
6. Provide high-quality written and verbal feedback on rigging assignments and participate in remote discussions as needed for project clarity.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Proven expertise in character rigging, with a portfolio or sample work featuring complex hand and finger articulation.
2. Advanced proficiency in industry-standard 3D software such as Maya, Blender, or similar platforms.
3. Strong understanding of anatomy, especially hand structure, and experience translating it into functional rigs for animation purposes.
4. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to clear documentation and collaborative problem-solving.
5. Familiarity with scripting or automation for rigging pipelines is a plus.
6. Experience delivering remote project work or participating in distributed creative assignments.
7. Detail-oriented mindset, with a passion for innovation in character mechanics and user-focused design.

Required Skills

• character rigging
• hand and finger articulation
• maya
• blender
• weight painting
• joint placement
• deformation solutions
• anatomy (hand structure)
• rigging troubleshooting
• documentation
• written communication
• verbal communication
• collaboration
• remote work experience
• scripting for rigging pipelines
• problem-solving