Rigging Supervisor: 3D Feature Animation Lead

nWave; Brussel; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

nWave is seeking a Rigging Supervisor to oversee the rigging department for the Yes Chef project in Brussels. You will ensure character rigs meet artistic and technical requirements and collaborate with Production, CG, and Animation teams to maintain an efficient rigging workflow.

You will contribute hands-on to rigging, participate in meetings, and help enforce rigging standards while addressing animator needs and production risks throughout the film production.

Qualifications

• Fluent French and good working proficiency in English.
• Experience in rigging for 3D animated features or anthropomorphic characters is a strong asset.
• Previous roles as Rigging Supervisor, Rigging Lead or Senior Rigging Artist are desirable.
• Solid knowledge of character rigging, deformation and facial rigging workflows.
• Understanding of animation production needs and constraints.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and production-minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the rigging team throughout the production.
• Plan and distribute rigging tasks in collaboration with Production.
• Establish and maintain rigging standards and workflows for the project.
• Review and validate character rigs before delivery to Animation.
• Contribute to the creation of props rigs.
• Hands-on work on character rigs alongside the team.
• Collaborate with Character Modeling to ensure models are ready for rigging.
• Work with Animation to address animators' needs and feedback.
• Troubleshoot technical and production issues related to rigging.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the rigging team.
• Communicate progress and risks to Production.
• Contribute to development of the rigging pipeline and tools.
• Participate in production and department meetings.
• Help ensure rigging deliverables meet schedule and quality.

Skills

French fluency

English proficiency

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organizational skills

Rigging knowledge

Maya experience

Python

MEL

Tools

Maya

Python

MEL

Job description

nWave is seeking a Rigging Supervisor to oversee the rigging department for the Yes Chef project in Brussels. You will ensure character rigs meet artistic and technical requirements and collaborate with Production, CG, and Animation teams to maintain an efficient rigging workflow.

You will contribute hands-on to rigging, participate in meetings, and help enforce rigging standards while addressing animator needs and production risks throughout the film production.