Rigging Developer - Feat Anim

DNEG; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

DNEG, a leading VFX and animation studio, seeks a Rigging Developer with strong problem‑solving skills to join the rigging department. You will develop, enhance, and create new workflow tools and rigging modules, troubleshoot tasks, and support the team while documenting processes.

You will collaborate with rigging artists and other departments to ensure data flows smoothly through pipelines, and you will organize training sessions to keep the team well‑trained and current with best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a Character Technical Director
• 2+ 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
• Master's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
• Experience with other third-party DCC applications such as Houdini or Blender
• Experience with C++ software development
• Experience with USD in feature production pipelines
• Experience in Unreal Engine 5
• Experience in Bifrost (Maya)
• Experience in ZIVA

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 programming

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

End-user collaboration

Software development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Maya API

Houdini

Unreal Engine 5

Blender

USD

C++ development

Bifrost (Maya)

ZIVA

Job description

Job Description / Key Purpose of the Job:

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 for this position 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. You will also be accountable for 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 / Job Duties

• 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.

Job Requirements / Must Haves

• 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

Additional Skills / 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