Technical Artist (Rigging & Pipeline)

Join the world's fastest-growing mobile games company!

SuperPlay is on a mission to create the world's best mobile games, and have fun while doing it. Founded in 2019 by industry veterans from Playtika, Rovio, and the movie industry.

We set out to create delightful, memorable casual games that players can enjoy for years.

Our flagship game, Dice Dreams, is a global sensation and a top-100-grossing hit, while our upcoming game, Domino Dreams, is on track to follow in its footsteps.

Headquarters are in Tel Aviv, and our staff has expanded to include numerous skilled, devoted, and ambitious individuals.

Our plans for the future are even more fascinating. If you'd like to be a part of our journey, please take a look at the job description below.

Own the rigging domain for high-end 3D productions within our Creative Marketing team, while developing and supporting the technical backbone of our animation pipeline, enabling artists and animators to deliver cinematic-quality content.

Key responsibilities:

Rigging

• Create high-quality, production-ready rigs for characters and props, with a focus on complex deformation, flexibility, and animator control
• Own the rigging pipeline and define standards, workflows, and best practices for high-end productions
• Solve complex rigging challenges, including advanced deformation systems, facial rigs, and non-standard setups
• Work closely with animators and CG artists to ensure rigs and assets meet production needs, improve workflows, and maintain high quality
• Troubleshoot and continuously improve rigs based on feedback and production challenges

Pipeline

• Design, build, and maintain a scalable 3D production pipeline across modeling, rigging, animation, and rendering
• Develop tools, scripts, and automation to support efficient and high-quality workflows
• Define and enforce best practices for asset structure, naming conventions, versioning, and handoffs
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the production pipeline
• Document workflows and ensure knowledge is shared across the team

Must-Have:

• 3+ years of experience as a Technical Director, Character TD, or similar role in animation, VFX, or high-end production environments
• Strong hands-on experience in character rigging (Maya or similar tools)
• Proven ability to build complex, high-quality rigs with advanced deformation (face, body, props)
• Strong understanding of anatomy, deformation, and performance-driven animation needs
• Solid scripting skills
• Experience building or maintaining production pipelines
• Deep understanding of animation workflows in high-quality productions (cinematics / VFX / commercials)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a small, high-ownership team
• High level of motivation, ownership, and proactiveness
• Ability to receive and implement feedback, iterate quickly, and work in a collaborative environment
• Strong communication skills and a team-player mindset
• An organized and structured approach to technical systems and production
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Advantage: 

• Experience in cinematic, VFX, or advertising production pipelines
• Knowledge of tools like MGear or similar rigging frameworks
• Familiarity with real-time engines (Unity / Unreal) for cinematic workflows
• Experience with version control systems (Git, Perforce)
• Familiarity with AI tools for content creation or workflow automation