Rigging Supervisor

Sony Imageworks; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio is seeking a Supervisor for Rigging in Vancouver. You will oversee the rigging team and collaborate closely with production heads to determine asset requirements. Ideal candidates have 10 years of experience in a 3D studio, solid knowledge in rigging, and excellent communication skills. The studio values unique perspectives and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP

Sick and vacation leave

Standard salary increases

Qualifications

• 10 years of production experience at a 3D studio.
• In depth knowledge of all aspects of rigging.
• Expert sculpting ability for corrective blendshapes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise riggers and manage all asset needs.
• Collaborate with clients and department heads.
• Schedule and run internal rigging rounds.

Skills

Production experience

Knowledge of rigging

Sculpting ability

Linux environment skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Project based, Full Time

Language in work environment - English

Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable

Responsibilities

Supervising riggers interface with production for all asset needs related to rigging and animation. Supervisors inform and deliberate on asset decisions with clients and the other department heads on the production. Supervisors manage the entire rigging team including the lead, if applicable. Supervising riggers are required in all production touchbases, rounds, and client reviews. Supervising riggers will schedule and run internal rigging rounds as they see fit. Supervisors will work closely with the head of animation for the production to establish the animation style and language. Supervisors will establish priorities and deadlines for all assets, including casting amongst the team. Supervising riggers bid all asset work for the show.

Qualifications

• 10 years of production experience at a 3D studio
• In depth knowledge of all aspects of rigging
• Expert sculpting ability for corrective blendshapes and/or facial shapes/phonemes
• Experience in Linux environment including shell navigation and scripting
• 3-5 years of leadership experience at a feature 3D studio
• Managing a large rigging team
• Strong communication skills both with clients and other internal departments

Bonus Qualifications

• Leadership experience on both CG feature animation and Live Action VFX
• On set FACS acquisition experience
• Significant bidding experience on feature films

Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specific role.

We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.