3D Character Rigger for AI Training

Shape how next-generation AI systems learn from high-quality 3D character and hand-rigging expertise. This remote contract role focuses on creating functional, expressive hand rigs for animation and simulation, with no prior AI experience required.

Apply advanced character-rigging knowledge to a customer project centered on character and hand design. Your real-world input, evaluations, and feedback will help improve AI systems'' ability to learn, reason, and perform.

• Create, implement, and refine hand-focused character rigs for animation and simulation in 3D environments.
• Deliver accurate weight painting, joint placement, and deformation solutions for realistic or stylized hand movement.
• Collaborate with creative and technical stakeholders to align rig functionality with project objectives and artistic vision.
• Diagnose and resolve rigging issues, improving usability and animation fluidity.
• Document rigging processes, workflows, and tool usage to support knowledge transfer and reproducibility.
• Provide clear written and verbal feedback on rigging assignments and participate in remote project discussions as needed.

• Proven character-rigging expertise, supported by a portfolio or work samples featuring complex hand and finger articulation.
• Advanced proficiency with Maya, Blender, or similar industry-standard 3D software.
• Strong understanding of hand anatomy and the ability to translate it into functional animation rigs.
• Experience with weight painting, joint placement, deformation solutions, and rigging troubleshooting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, clear documentation practices, and collaborative problem-solving ability.
• Familiarity with scripting or automation for rigging pipelines is a plus.
• Experience delivering remote creative projects or working on distributed assignments.
• A detail-oriented approach and interest in character mechanics and user-focused design.

• Remote independent contractor engagement.
• Work is focused on a customer project involving character and hand design.

$15 to $80 per hour.