Rigging Supervisor (DNEG Animation)

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Job summary

A leading animation studio is seeking a Rigging Supervisor in Edinburgh. This role involves leading the rigging department, collaborating with VFX and Animation teams, and ensuring the seamless integration of rigging assets in production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in rigging technology and excellent leadership skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on major animated projects and deliver captivating animations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rigging department on a given show.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless development of rigging assets.
• Integrate rigging into the production pipeline.

Skills

High proficiency in all technical areas of rigging pipeline technology

Experience in muscle, skin, cloth, hair, fur, and feather deformation and simulation

Excellent knowledge of body and facial anatomy

Exceptional eye for the aesthetics of anatomy under motion

Proven experience producing Creature work

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

Tools

Houdini

Crowd work

Job description

Description

Position at DNEG

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.

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, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences 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 disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs.