Rigging Supervisor - Expression of Interest

Sony Pictures Imageworks; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 129,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects studio in Vancouver is seeking a Rigging Supervisor to manage the rigging team and supervise all asset needs related to rigging and animation. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in a 3D studio, strong communication skills, and knowledge in rigging. The position offers a competitive salary and is committed to diversity.

Benefits

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

RRSPs

Sick and vacation leave

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 the rigging team.
• Schedule internal rigging rounds and set priorities.
• Inform and deliberate on asset decisions.

Skills

Production experience

Knowledge of rigging

Sculpting ability for blendshapes

Linux environment experience

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Job description

Rigging Supervisor – Expression of Interest

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.

Project based, Full Time. Language in work environment - English.

Benefits per company policy: healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSPs, sick and vacation leave, and 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. They schedule and run internal rigging rounds as they see fit, work closely with the head of animation to establish animation style and language, set priorities and deadlines for all assets, and 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
• 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.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $129,000 - $175,000/yr. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of the position.