Remote Blender Character TD - Rigging Architect & Tools

Festybay; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Scheme

Comprehensive Wellness Initiatives

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Blue Zoo Animation Studio is seeking a highly skilled Blender Character TD for a vital role on an unannounced high-profile project. You will own rigging and digital puppeteering frameworks and collaborate with animation teams to bring characters to life. This role offers flexible hybrid/remote arrangements and requires advanced skills in Blender and Python programming.

Join a B Corp Certified studio known for its award-winning workplace and commitment to employee well-being. Ideal candidates have a strong background in character rigging and tool development in a commercial animation environment.

Qualifications

• Verifiable professional experience in character technical direction at a high-output studio.
• Proficient in Blender’s internal systems and creating complex rigs.
• Solid understanding of the Blender Python API for automation and tool development.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and maintain diverse character rigs with anatomical accuracy.
• Collaborate with animation teams to optimize production workflows.
• Develop tools using Blender API to enhance rigging efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Blender Expertise

Python Programming

Character Rigging

Procedural Toolsets

Soft Skills

Tools

Blender

Rigify

CloudRig

Job description

Blue Zoo Animation Studio is seeking a highly skilled Blender Character TD for a vital role on an unannounced high-profile project. You will own rigging and digital puppeteering frameworks and collaborate with animation teams to bring characters to life. This role offers flexible hybrid/remote arrangements and requires advanced skills in Blender and Python programming.

Join a B Corp Certified studio known for its award-winning workplace and commitment to employee well-being. Ideal candidates have a strong background in character rigging and tool development in a commercial animation environment.