Rigging Supervisor (DNEG Animation)

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio in Edinburgh is seeking a Rigging Supervisor to lead the rigging department and collaborate with artists to create lifelike characters. The ideal candidate will have expertise in rigging pipeline technology and a strong artistic eye. This role offers the chance to contribute to major animated features and work in a creative environment with passionate professionals.

Qualifications

• High proficiency in rigging pipeline technology.
• Experience with muscle, skin, cloth, hair deformation.
• Excellent knowledge of body and facial anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rigging department to create lifelike characters.
• Collaborate with VFX and Animation Directors on projects.
• Ensure integration of rigging assets into production pipeline.

Skills

Technical rigging pipeline technology

Muscle, skin, cloth, hair deformation

Body and facial anatomy knowledge

Aesthetics of anatomy under motion

Creature work production

Pipeline problem-solving

Balancing quality with time constraints

Artistic and technical skills

Scripting skills (Python, C++)

Leadership and communication skills

Tools

Houdini

Job description

Overview

The rigging supervisor is the creative and technical leader within the rigging department on a given show. They work closely with the VFX Supervisor, CG Supervisor, and Animation Director to bring the client's vision to life. With a deep understanding of all aspects of rigging work and a passion for creating lifelike characters, the Rigging Supervisor leads the team of artists. They collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless development of the rigging asset and its smooth integration into the production pipeline. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of the cutting-edge technologies used in CG feature animation.

Job Requirements

• High proficiency in all technical areas of rigging pipeline technology: modular rigging, deterministic and simulation deformation techniques, python scripting, publishing, and production tracking systems (Shotgrid).
• Experience in muscle, skin, cloth, hair, fur, and feather deformation and simulation.
• Excellent knowledge of body and facial anatomy, including FACS.
• Exceptional eye for the aesthetics of anatomy under motion, timing, deformation and response, and attention to detail.
• Proven experience producing Creature work with an eye for detail and a good sense of timing.
• Familiarity with pipeline issues and problem-solving.
• Experience in balancing quality with time constraints.
• Excellent artistic and technical skills.
• Scripting or programming skills (Python, C++).
• Good leadership and communication skills, including the ability to delegate effectively.

Nice to have

• Experience in Houdini
• Experience in grooming
• Experience in cloth simulation
• Experience in crowd work

About You

• Organised, pro-active team player and a self-starter
• A team player and clear communicator
• Good attitude towards the work by being approachable and personable
• Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques - including proprietary software
• Calm under pressure and committed to meeting production deadlines
• A positive, can-do attitude

DNEG Animation is a world-class animation studio that crafts captivating worlds and compelling characters through beautiful animation. Our studio is fuelled by the passion and talents of our global crew, and through them we are delivering an exciting slate of major new projects, such as The Angry Birds Movie 3, The Cat in the Hat, and Bad Fairies.

We thrive on diverse styles of animation, from complex graphic novel adaptations to beautifully-stylized films. Each project is driven by our team's expertise in the craft of animation and we believe every role plays a huge part in the success of our shows.

Join a team where the only 'house style' is quality and work alongside some of the best talent in the business to help bring iconic characters and unique worlds to life. Stories that we are honored to be a part of include The Garfield Movie, Nimona, Under the Boardwalk, Entergalactic, and Ron's Gone Wrong.

Always striving to further the art of animation, we are currently in production on a number of major animated features and are looking for new talent to join our incredible team. If you thrive on collaboration and the creative energy it provides, together we will create spectacular visuals and breathe life into unforgettable characters and enchanting animated worlds.

About Us

We are DNEG, one of the world's leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).

At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or . Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you!