Senior Rigging Artist

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Icon Creative Studio Full time

Company Overview

ICON Creative Studio is Canada's largest independently owned animation entertainment company located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC Canada with design, storyboarding, modeling, rigging, animation, technical finaling, lighting, visual effects, and compositing artists alongside creative and management teams.

Known for our quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered alongside distributors, broadcasters, and streaming platforms around the world to help create, realize and produce noteworthy content.

ICON operates from a holistic philosophy that leverages individual skill sets to maximize production efficiency on the floor while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.

Why work at ICON?

  • At ICON we constantly invest in raising the bar of our productions and fostering our people. If you are passionate about animation and enjoy sharing success with others, we'd like to hear from you
  • Join the fastest-growing CG Animation studio in Vancouver
  • Work on top feature and episodic CG franchises for leading streaming platforms (Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, Paramount+ etc.)
  • Work with a diverse group of artists from all over the world who have come to BC to join our expanding studio
  • Use all of the latest tools and software
  • We uphold a premium standard of quality across all of our productions by putting all of our resources up on screen
  • We hire for the long term and give artists the opportunity to grow, get promoted and take on as much responsibility as they can manage
  • We offer flexibility and autonomy
  • We facilitate requests in a timely manner
  • We support PR applications
  • We offer direct deposit
  • We offer a generous benefits package
  • And more...

Job Overview

The Senior Rigging Artist role is the pinnacle of expertise in our animation production, embodying mastery in tackling the most challenging rigging tasks on the show. As a leader in the rigging domain, you play a vital role in elevating the overall quality and efficiency of our rigging processes. Beyond executing complex rigging assignments, you provide mentorship and support to Mid and Junior Rigging artists, sharing your wealth of knowledge and contributing to their professional development. Your responsibilities extend to scripting and technical leadership, where you actively contribute to the evolution of tools and methodologies within the department. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills and take a lead role in ensuring the seamless integration of rigging elements across projects. As a Senior Rigging Artist, your positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence set the standard for rigging excellence in our dynamic animation team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Tackle the most challenging rigging tasks on the show, showcasing a depth of expertise in solving complex rigging problems.
  • Set and maintain the highest standards for rigging quality, influencing and elevating the overall output of the rigging team.
  • Provide guidance and assistance to Mid and Junior Rigging artists, helping them navigate technical challenges and fostering their professional growth.
  • Act as a mentor, sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience to enhance the skills of the entire rigging team.
  • Write and maintain scripts for the rigging department and specific show requirements, contributing to the development of tools that optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Demonstrate technical leadership by staying ahead of industry trends, adopting new technologies, and contributing to the department's technical evolution.
  • Work autonomously on complex tasks, demonstrating the ability to handle difficult rigging challenges with minimal supervision.
  • Exhibit a proactive and self-driven approach to problem-solving, ensuring the timely and successful resolution of technical issues.
  • Actively participate in all necessary meetings, ensuring punctuality and contributing valuable insights to the decision-making process.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment by maintaining politeness, respect, and openness to comments and criticism in all interactions.
  • Take a leadership role in driving the rigging aspects of the project, collaborating with other departments to ensure seamless integration of rigging elements.
  • Lead by example, promoting a positive attitude, high work ethic, and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

  • Have at least 2 years of related experience
  • Strong knowledge of Maya
  • Python knowledge is a must
  • Proficient in nCloth and nHair
  • GIT power user
  • Experience delivering tasks under deadlines
  • Experience in an animation production environment

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The wage for this role represents a range across all of ICON's Projects. It is influenced by various factors, including job-related skills and experience.

In compliance with the BC provincial government mandates, we are posting a broad wage range to adhere to the wage transparency requirements.

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ICON Creative Studio is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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