Character Rigger

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM-PHOTOGRAPHY; Glendale (CA); Remote; USD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A remote opportunity with a prestigious organization is available for an individual skilled in character setup, animation techniques, and motion integration. This role requires collaboration across departments to enhance character production processes, utilizing programming and strong visual arts training. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of anatomy, geometry, and character motion principles.

Qualifications

• 3 years production experience required.
• Excellent knowledge of traditional animation techniques and principles of character motion necessary.
• Experience in programming desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain character setups and motion systems.
• Collaborate with animators and production management.
• Develop new techniques to solve character production challenges.

Skills

Traditional animation techniques

Character motion principles

Knowledge of anatomy

Programming skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Training in visual arts

Job description

“What would you say you do here?”

• Design, build, test and maintain character set ups

• Work with Modeling to create a model that meets technical needs

• Work with R&D to craft, debug and evaluate new tools

• Collaborate with animators to design motion controls

• Develop and maintain character motion and deformation systems

• Develop new techniques and processes to solve character production challenges

• Work with PE and/or Dept TDs to integrate and maintain setups

• Work with FX and CharFX to provide them with information needed to integrate characters and digital effects

• Work with Lighting to achieve final model for rendering

• Write utility scripts and programs to streamline the setup process

• Work with production management to prioritize tasks

• Keep supervisors informed of progress, changes, roadblocks and other critical issues

• Participate in training, recruiting and other global department tasks as requested



Qualifications



What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

• 3 years production experience

• Knowledge of traditional animation techniques and the principles of character motion

• Knowledge of anatomy

• Training in visual arts and understanding of form, geometry and movement

• Knowledge in programming and software development skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills



Desired Qualifications

“What can I offer?”

• Unix experience desired

• Practical knowledge of academics such as linear algebra, trigonometry, geometry, calculus and differential geometry



Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-DreamWorks worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.



We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.



Salary range: $78,312 - $125,000 Reference: ECNJOBID-3-67-103-209 in the application