Studio: Brain Zoo Studios
Job Opening: Animation Rigger
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Implements animation control rigging systems for complex characters and props using Maya>
- Works with the Lead Rigger to ensure that all rigs meet the show’s requirements.
- Oversees the characters, vehicles, and props rigging through the animation pipeline.
- Develops tools and plug-ins to optimize animation and rigging workflow.
- Additional responsibilities may include facial target modeling and other organic and non-organic modeling tasks.
- Ensure the CG characters will employ all current character setup procedures.
- Troubleshoot and wrangle character-rigging issues for artists within various disciplines.
- Maintains or exceeds a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer Visualization, or Computer Animation required or equivalent work experience.
- Expertise with Maya animation software.
- Expertise in setting up cloth simulation rigs.
- Experience with MEL, CSH, Python, TCL, Perl, or other scripting languages.
- Skilled knowledge of anatomy for both human/biped and animal/quadruped.
- An additional reel demonstrating abilities in rigging, scripting, along with proficiency in tools or plug-in design. Character, prop, and vehicle rigs are best for demonstration purposes.
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, send your resume to jobs@brainzoostudios.com