Senior Rigging Artist

Job Description

The Animal Logic team is searching for a Senior Rigger to join us for a brand-new animated feature film!

The rigging team works closely with a variety of departments including; R&D, Art, Modelling, Layout and Animation, to develop, implement and maintain character and prop assets for use in both Layout and Animation.

What you'll get to do
• Develop and maintain procedural rig components using a custom Python Rigging API. This includes:
• Following a brief to produce complex production ready rigs of a high standard
• Working with the Modelling Department to ensure that models are suitable for rigging and performance requirements
• Working with Animators to develop and prototype rigs for a broad range of creative and technical requirements
• Supporting rigs as they move through the animation pipeline and develop supplementary Animation tools and processes
• Provide leadership through example – has team spirit, highly motivated, takes initiative, is pro-active, and inspires the same in others
• Encourage and support development of respect, integrity and trust in team members.

What you bring
• 5+ years' experience in feature animation, VFX, and/or animated television with a focus in Rigging
• Proficiency demonstrated through past project work and/or reel/portfolio.
• Software development experience using Python, and relevant application API
• Experience with both mechanical and/or organic type rigs
• Strong and production proven knowledge of rigging in either XSI or Maya
• Deep understanding and confidence with OOP in Python and learning/working to proprietary APIs
• Excellent understanding and ability to apply foundation knowledge of pertinent mathematical disciplines (basics of linear algebra and trigonometry as required)
• Solids knowledge in pipeline, process, tools and techniques with a high level understanding of industry standards, conventions, formats and common practice
• Solids knowledge of both mechanical and organic type rigs in a production environment
• Proven ability to create and deliver production ready rigs in a timely manner
• Proven solid technical and visual skills, excellent attention to detail
• C++ knowledge helpful but not mandatory.
• Willing to learn, and contribute to the success of the team and project
• Strong communication skills and the ability to efficiently organise and prioritise work across multiple areas.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment and when necessary to pass knowledge to other staff members.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and build relationships across departments.
• Excellence in problem solving and balancing quick turnaround with long term quality.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with all personality types.
• Ability to take direction and feedback and apply this to assets or rigs moving forward; anticipating the supervisors and leads preference

What we offer you:
• The opportunity to join a growing, award-winning studio based in downtown Vancouver!
• An inclusive workplace of employees who are passionate about creativity and technology
• A chance to contribute to the success of ground-breaking animated feature films
• Exposure to a USD pipeline
• A dedicated Learning and Development and Artist Management team focused on your personal career growth
• Paid 'Volunteer' days to support those causes close to your heart!
• A world-renowned working environment packed with social clubs, activities and events
• A variety of employee benefits including free gym access, breakfast, use of barista coffee machines, weekly lunches/pastries and snacks galore!

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, then we want to hear from you!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-roj516-18-223-0-53-42 in your application.