Mid Rigging Artist - UNDISCLOSED PROJECT - Expression of Interest

Rodeo FX • Montreal, QC

10h

About The Position

This is an expression of interest for a Rigging Artist position at Mikros Animation, which is a global CGI animation studio with locations in Paris, Montreal, and Bangalore. Mikros Animation has a strong portfolio of feature films and episodic shows for major studios like Paramount, Netflix, and DreamWorks. The studio recently joined the Rodeo FX group. The Rigging Artist will work under the supervision of the Character Supervisor and Rigging Lead/Supervisor to create animation rigs for production assets, adhering to the internal technical workflow and artistic vision of the project. This role is anticipated to open in the coming weeks.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Rigging Artist in a film production environment, animated TV series or visual effects
• Good understanding of the work processes of animation and modeling
• Good understanding of human and animal forms, as well as biomechanics and anatomy
• Excellent knowledge of Autodesk Maya
• Interest in and knowledge of new rigging technologies and techniques
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as a team

Nice To Haves

• Blender knowledge would be a plus

Responsibilities

• Works with the Rigging Lead/Supervisor to establish a robust animation rig that reflects the tone and style of the film
• Creates high-quality full rigs (body and facial) that meet the film's technical and stylistic requirements
• Works closely with the animation team to ensure that production needs are understood and that animators have fast, efficient and intuitive assets
• Proposes and applies modifications to rig modules used in the pipeline under the supervision of a Lead/Supervisor
• Contributes technical and visual ideas and solutions for the film
• Actively contributes to creating a quality film while managing production issues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed