Netflix Animation Studios — Rigging Supervisor — Sydney, Australia

Netflix Animation Studios; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Netflix Animation Studios in Sydney is seeking a Lead Rig Artist to lead development and maintenance of rigs for characters, creatures, props and vehicles on an upcoming feature. You will review controls, align workflows with modeling, animation, CFX and technical teams, and mentor rigging artists and TDs.

The role requires at least five years in rigging with senior/lead experience, production-proven Maya rigging, Python and Maya API skills, and strong knowledge of anatomy, deformation and

Qualifications

• At least five years in rigging or related technical production with senior/lead experience.
• Production-proven Maya rigging, Python and Maya API skills.
• Strong anatomy, deformation and kinematics knowledge.
• Clear leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review controls, deformation and animator usability.
• Align rigging workflows with modeling, animation, CFX and technical teams.
• Resolve complex problems and mentor rigging artists and TDs.

Skills

Maya rigging

Python

Maya API

Deformation

Leadership

Tools

Maya

Job description

Lead rig development and maintenance for characters, creatures, props and vehicles on an upcoming feature.

Location: Sydney, Australia
Contract and work arrangement: Full-time, Sydney-based. The careers system labels the role onsite; a specific hybrid cadence is not stated in the detailed description.

What you will do

• Review controls, deformation and animator usability.
• Align rigging workflows with modeling, animation, CFX and technical teams.
• Resolve complex problems and mentor rigging artists and TDs.

What the studio is looking for

• At least five years in rigging or related technical production, including senior/lead experience.
• Production-proven Maya rigging, Python and Maya API skills.
• Strong anatomy, deformation and kinematics knowledge.
• Clear leadership and problem-solving skills.

Employer job reference: JR42926.

Source and dates

Employer posting date: 9 October 2026. No spreadsheet addition date is used for this listing. Verified by AnimaWorker on 18 October 2026.

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