Studio: Red Monk Studio
Job Opening: 2D Rigging Artist (ToonBoom)
Location: Milan, Italy
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Use available studio tools to rig characters and props
- Rig characters and props that support the show’s design aesthetic
- Design control mechanisms that are simple and intuitive for animators
- Work collaboratively with design, model, layout and animation leads to meet the needs of the production
- Supporting rigs as they move through the animation pipeline
- Stay on top of new tools and methods for rigging on an animated series
- Assume responsibility for ensuring assigned work is produced to appropriate standard quality within the scheduled timeframe and deadline
Qualifications & Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of ToonBoom rigging
- An understanding of cartoon animation principles and how they apply to rigging
- Production experience is an asset
- Solid knowledge of human and animal anatomy
- Familiarity with mechanics and movement of active forms
- Understanding of movement of limbs, the effect of weight
- Ability to express character and emotion through motion
- Training in animation and/or character design
- Ability to understand expressions and attitudes boards
- Good communication skills
- Highly organized, ability to work methodically
- You can work in an English-speaking environment
