Studio: Stim Studio
Job Opening: Character Body Rig – Lead
Location: Lyon, France
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the modeling department to ensure models are suitable for rigging and meet performance requirements, while maintaining the visual style of the production
- Supervise, define, implement, and maintain the techniques, tools, and methodologies necessary for the proper execution of rigging in the film
- Work closely with animators to design and prototype rigs that meet a wide range of creative and technical needs
- Provide support to rigs throughout the animation pipeline and develop additional animation tools and processes as necessary
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the animation industry
- Strong knowledge of Python, pipelines, processes, tools, and techniques with a high-level understanding of common industry standards, conventions, and practices
- Demonstrate an excellent understanding of anatomy, volumes and masses, dynamics and movement of characters
- Experience with modular and fully scripted rigging tools
- Analytical and artistic skills, creativity, and visual problem-solving
- Ability to write technical documentation and present your work (wiki, screenshots, etc.)
- Ability to work in a team, communicate, and manage time
- Speaks French fluently
More :
- Experience leading a team, motivating artists, providing feedback, and creating constructive team dynamics
- Skills in designing and troubleshooting new or existing complex tools and workflows
- English proficiency
