Studio: Blue Zoo
Job Opening: Lead ToonBoom Rigger
Location: London, United Kingdom
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Rig characters and props based on provided designs, within a quick turnaround, referring to the animatic
- Work with a breakdown team to apply drawing swaps and pre-designed poses to the rigs
- Work with an episodic team of a senior and junior rigger; creating assets for each episode
- Work closely with the Animation Supervisor to create rigs that are light, mobile, and easy for animators to use
- Set up an effective rigging structure for the show in ToonBoom Harmony, ensuring it adheres to studio pipeline standards
- Work closely with the Line Producer to provide estimates for rigged asset deliveries, and ensure rigged assets are delivered on schedule
- Work closely with the Animation Leads, to ensure that their rig needs are met
- Ensure that the rigged assets satisfy the show’s art style and visual standards
- Manage and lead a team of Character and Prop Riggers to work collaboratively, and efficiently and be able to receive constructive feedback
- Ensure your team’s progression is tracked and visible to the production
- Create documentation to help with the Rigging processes and provide technical demos and user guides to the animation team
- Work with the 2D Pipeline TD to scope tools that improve performance and reduce errors for the rigging team and animation reuse, in particular
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong experience with rigging, drawing, and animating in ToonBoom Harmony
- Strong experience working within a 2D animation pipeline
- Experience leading a team to production deadlines
Ability to problem-solve collaboratively with crew across the pipeline - Very clear, efficient, and effective communication skills
- A proactive and positive approach to resolving issues under pressure
Bonus Points:
- Experience in other fields such as animation, compositing, FX, and prop rigging
- A good eye for visual design
- An interest in scripting
