Studio: Atomic Cartoons Inc.
Job Opening: CG Lead Rigging Artist
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Create and support interfaces, control mechanisms, and tools for production assets.
- Design and implement new tools and techniques for the production.
- Work closely with the animators and modelers to set up character rigs that will maintain a cohesive look during the animation process.
- Help ensure weekly assigned quotas and expectations are met by the team.
- Lead, teach and guide a team of CG Rigging Artists to create the assigned show style.
- Work closely with the Rigging Supervisor on each episode to achieve deliverables, while creating workflow efficiency.
- Share ideas, collaborate and work closely with other members of the production.
- Be updated and familiar with new techniques, tools or other related software.
- Work closely with the Production Coordinator to proactively flag and problem-solve any potential issues.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Previous Industry experience (CG and/or Visual Effects) in a senior or lead role.
- Rigging experience with Autodesk Maya.
- Experience with Python required.
- Experience rigging a variety of characters and props, including facial animation systems.
- Able to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas.
- Background in visual arts/design with a strong understanding of form, geometry, and movement.
- Basic modeling skills and ability to understand polygonal mesh flow.
- Ability to Mentor, motivate, and lead by example less experienced artists, while having a great attitude!
- Comfortable working with production on task assignment of the team.
- Previous experience in a lead role is an asset.
- Knowledge of dynamics, animation and/or previs is an asset.
- Currently legally able to work in Canada.
- BC residents preferred.
