Animation Rigger required at Brain Zoo Studios

Animation Rigger required at Brain Zoo Studios

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