Senior Rigger (Feature)

WildBrain Studios; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 4,436,000 - 5,678,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Comprehensive benefits

Mental health resources

Team events

Job summary

WildBrain Studios in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Senior Rigger (Feature) to join our team and help build versatile rigging systems and animation interfaces for CG characters, props, and vehicles.

Reporting to the Producer and Rigging Supervisor, you’ll collaborate with production, design, modeling and shading to ensure optimal animation performance and contribute to in-house tools and workflows. The role requires 5+ years in rigging with strong Maya scripting skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in rigging, with 2+ years in feature animation.
• Solid understanding of rigging and deformation techniques, including corrective shape-driven workflows for face and body rigs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and technical skills related to rigging in Maya, including scripting in Python.

Responsibilities

• Rig CG assets (characters, props, sets) to achieve the intended animation performance.
• Use skinning and other deformation techniques to achieve the intended rig performance efficiently.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and improve rigs in production, ensuring stability for the animation team.
• Collaborate with production, design, modelling and shading to meet animation requirements.
• Review scripts and animatics for rigging needs.
• Take responsibility for rigging task assignments.
• Communicate with the Rigging Supervisor on concerns ahead of time.
• Contribute to inhouse rigging toolsets and workflow by creating tools and fixing bugs.

Skills

Rigging experience

Feature animation

Maya scripting

3D math

Problem solving

Time management

Independent & collaborative

Tools

Maya

Python scripting

C++

Job description

WildBrain Studios is looking for a Senior Rigger (Feature) to join our team!

Reporting to the Producer, this role you’ll work closely with the Rigging Supervisor to create versatile rigging systems and animation interfaces to be used for animation of CG characters, props and vehicles.

This role will be required to be located in BC.

Find a job that lets your imagination run wild!

WildBrain Studios produces fan-favorite animation and award-winning content that kids and families love in every corner of the globe. We love what we do and it shows in the quality content we produce! Our custom-built Vancouver studio in beautiful British Columbia is a wonderful backdrop for our artists, but it doesn’t end there, we have employees working remotely across BC, Canada, and the world! Our artist-centric culture means we invest in our people, we provide training and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and fun activities throughout the year to meet, mingle and get creative with your team. If you like what you are reading so far, well buckle up, we’re just getting started!

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do:

• Rig CG assets (characters, props, sets, etc.) to achieve the intended animation performance
• Use skinning and other deformation techniques to achieve the intended rig performance in an efficient manner
• Troubleshoot, maintain and improve rigs in production, while ensuring their stability for the animation team
• Collaborate closely with production, design, modelling and shading to best achieve the intended animation performance requirements
• Review scripts and animatics for rigging needs
• Take responsibility for rigging task assignments
• Communicate with the Rigging Supervisor on concerns ahead of time
• Carry out duties in a professional and positive manner
• Contribute to inhouse rigging toolsets and workflow by making new tools, reporting/fixing bugs, brain-storming ideas

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in rigging, with 2+ years in feature animation
• Solid understanding and passion for rigging and deformation techniques, including a good understanding of a corrective shape-driven workflow for face and body rigs
• Demonstrated knowledge and technical skills related to rigging in Maya, including scripting in Python
• Good understanding of 3D Math applicable to rigging needs
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure

Nice To Have:

• Experience working with Object-Oriented Programming concepts in Python
• Knowledge in PySide in Maya
• Maya API knowledge in Python
• C++ knowledge is a plus

Why WildBrain

Pay Range:

$1,875 - $2,400 CAD per week based on a 40-hour work week.

Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity.

We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing. Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.

Learn more about our benefits here and IATSE Local 938 site.

In short – life is good on the Wild side!

Visit wildbrain.com to learn more!

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" WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted."