Mocap Fully Rigged Character with 2D Toon-Shaded Style

We are currently working on "Roxy," an exciting mixed-media project where we are bringing a 2D style animated character into the real world. We are currently producing a teaser reel/short film to serve as a proof-of-concept. We plan to achieve this 2D animated style character using a 3D model and and motion capture technology.

What We Will Provide: To ensure you have everything you need to accurately capture Roxy's personality and design, we will supply comprehensive 2D reference materials, including:

- Rough sketches and conceptual drawings.
- Final, polished 2D character designs and turnarounds.
- Detailed expression sheets (crucial for guiding facial rigging and blendshapes).

The Role: We are looking for a talented 3D Character Artist and Technical Animator to take our 2D character designs and build a fully functional, production-ready 3D character. You will be responsible for the entire pipeline of this character: from the initial 3D modelling, texturing, and finally, creating a robust rig tailored for motion capture data animation.

Scope of Work:

- 3D Modelling: Accurately translate our provided 2D drawings into a high-quality 3D model.
- Texturing/Shading: Fully texture the character to match the intended art style.
- Rigging for Mocap: Build a skeletal and facial rig optimized for motion capture data retargeting.
- The rig must be clean, functional, and ideally compatible with standard mocap setups (e.g., Vicon).
- Weight Painting: Ensure smooth, natural deformations during movement.

Technical Requirements:

- Software Compatibility: The final deliverable must be fully compatible with Autodesk Maya.
- File Format: The final model and rig must be delivered as an .FBX file.
- Clean Topology: The model must have clean, animation-friendly edge flow.

Future Opportunities:

The Future: Please note that while the budget for this initial teaser phase is modest, this short film will be used to pitch for series funding and commissions. If Roxy is greenlit for a series, this role has the strong potential to evolve into an ongoing, long-term position. We will need a dedicated 3D artist to model outfit variations for Roxy, as well as design and build out a full cast of other characters within the Roxy universe.

What We Need From You:

- A link to your portfolio/showreel demonstrating strong character modeling, texturing, and specifically, your rigging capabilities.
- A brief estimate of your turnaround time based on this description.

To be considered for this role, please answer the two questions attached to this ad.