Lead Character Rigger

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Pixomondo Full time
Senior Rigger Position at Pixomondo

We are seeking a skilled Senior Rigger to join our team at Pixomondo, a leading company in Virtual Production and Visual Effects.

About Pixomondo

Pixomondo is a renowned studio with over 20 industry awards and nominations. As a trusted partner for storytellers and showrunners worldwide, we have been creating iconic work since 2001. Our company has seven studios and three LED volumes in the US, UK, Germany, and Canada.

Job Description

As a Senior Rigger, you will be responsible for developing, testing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and implementing rigs for various shows within the studio. Your expertise in character movement mechanics and passion for mentoring junior artists make you an ideal candidate for this role.

  • Mentor entry-level artists
  • Develop and maintain rigs for characters, creatures, facial, vehicles, and props in Maya
  • Troubleshoot rigging pipeline issues under the guidance of supervisors
  • Coordinate with the animation team to fulfill their needs and build efficient rigs
  • Communicate with the modeling team on the suitability of models for rigging
  • Incorporate feedback from supervisors to meet expectations
  • Research and study innovative ways of rigging to produce light and user-friendly rigs
Requirements

To be successful in this position, you should have:

  • Minimum 5 years of rigging experience working on high-end projects
  • Knowledge and experience using modular rigging systems
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Maya
  • Experience with Python scripting
  • A reel demonstrating mechanical rigging abilities
  • Strong comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, deformation, and mechanics of movement
  • Experience with muscle systems is a plus
  • Good organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to take on delegated tasks with minimal supervision
  • Attention to detail and creative problem-solving
  • Ability to work well within a team environment and willingness to share knowledge
  • Ability to work well under pressure of tight deadlines
  • Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information
Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $125,000 CAD, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Additional Requirements

Please note that must be eligible to work in Canada.



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