Studio: Snowball Studios
Job Opening: 3D Rigging Artist
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Use available studio tools to rig assets
- Bipedal and quadruped character rigging
- 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, layout and animation leads to meet the needs of the production
- Model / Transfer blend shapes for secondary characters
- Stay on top of new tools and methods for rigging on an animated series
- Using in house production software to make sure work is completed and delivered per schedule
- Using in house rigging and cal-testing to ensure the quality of work and standards are met
Qualifications & Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of Maya rigging tools
- Minimum 2 to 5 years of practical hands-on rigging experience
- Strong secondary abilities in modeling
- Functional knowledge of Maya shader networks and UV placement
- A diverse and critical understanding of cartoon animation principles and how they apply to rigging
- Experience working on an animated series a must
- Proven ability of automating tasks with MEL or Python
Special Requirements:
- Must be flexible at times for afterhours/weekend functions/duties.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada as specified and, where applicable, must have a valid work permit that allows the candidate to fulfill the requirements of the role.
