DNEG - Rigging Developer - Animation

DNEG; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

DNEG in Mumbai is seeking an experienced Rigging Developer to join its rigging department. You will develop and enhance workflow tools and rigging modules, troubleshoot issues, and support the team to ensure robust, maintainable solutions.

You will also organize training, keep documentation up to date, and collaborate with other departments to guarantee correct data flow through the rigging pipeline with a strong emphasis on quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Five-plus years of experience as a Character Technical Director.
• Two-plus years of experience in software development.
• Experience with Maya API.
• Strong Python software development.
• Experience with object-oriented software design.
• Development experience and ability to work closely with end-users.
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Experience in problem-solving and balancing quick turnaround with long-term quality.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support new and existing tools and techniques related to character rigging, crowds, and CFX workflows.
• Closely interact with rigging artists to help improve their workflows.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and documented solutions.
• Collaborate with other departments on all character-related workflows to ensure data flows in and out of the rigging department correctly and efficiently.

Skills

Python development

Software development

End-user collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Object-oriented design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Maya API

C++ development

USD

Unreal Engine 5

Houdini

Blender

Bifrost

ZIVA

Job description

Job Description

DNEG, a highly regarded studio specialising in animation and visual effects (VFX), seeks a skilled and experienced Rigging Developer with a strong passion for technical problem-solving to join their rigging department.

The ideal candidate will possess a wealth of experience working within Animation or VFX studios and a thorough understanding of rigging workflows and techniques.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and creating new workflow tools and rigging modules, tackling troubleshooting tasks, and supporting the team.

You will also organize training sessions for the rigging team, ensuring that the team is well-trained and that documentation is up-to-date.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with show leadership to design, build, and support new and existing tools and techniques related to character rigging, crowds, and CFX workflows.
• Closely interact with rigging artists to help improve their workflows.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and documented solutions.
• Collaborate with other departments on all character-related workflows to ensure data flows in and out of the rigging department correctly and efficiently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Five-plus years of experience as a Character Technical Director.
• Two-plus years of experience in software development.
• Experience with Maya API.
• Strong Python software development.
• Experience with object-oriented software design.
• Development experience and ability to work closely with end-users.
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Experience in problem-solving and balancing quick turnaround with long-term quality.

Nice To Have

• Master's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with other third-party DCC applications used in VFX and Animation, such as Houdini or Blender.
• Experience with C++ software development.
• Experience with USD and its usage in feature production pipelines.
• Experience in Unreal Engine 5.
• Experience in Bifrost (Maya).
• Experience in ZIVA.

(ref:hirist.tech)