Rigging Supervisor

Sony Imageworks; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Imageworks is seeking a Supervising Rigger in Vancouver, British Columbia. The role involves overseeing the rigging team, collaborating with clients, and contributing to the animation style. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in production and strong leadership skills, with an emphasis on communication and teamwork.

Benefits

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP's

Sick and Vacation leave

Qualifications

• 10 years of production experience at a 3D studio.
• In-depth knowledge of rigging.
• Expert sculpting ability for corrective blendshapes.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience in a feature 3D studio.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire rigging team and interface with production.
• Establish animation style and language with the head of animation.
• Schedule and run internal rigging rounds.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Rigging

Sculpting

Linux

Job description

Supervising Rigger

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



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.



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