Senior Rigger

1 month ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Pixomondo Full time
About Pixomondo

Pixomondo is a leading provider of Virtual Production and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work, the company has been a trusted partner for storytellers and showrunners worldwide.

With seven studios and three LED volumes in the US, UK, Germany, and Canada, Pixomondo has the resources and expertise to tackle complex projects. The company's team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional results and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of Visual Effects.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Rigger to join our team. As a Senior Rigger, you will be responsible for developing, testing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and implementing rigs for a wide variety of shows within the studio. You will work closely with the animation team to ensure that the rigs meet their needs and are efficient to use.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of anatomy, deformation, and mechanics of movement. You will be responsible for mentoring junior artists and providing guidance and support as needed. You will also be expected to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies and to actively research and study innovative ways of rigging.

Responsibilities
  • Mentoring entry-level artists
  • Providing and maintaining rigs for various characters, creatures, facial, vehicles, and props in Maya
  • Troubleshooting rigging pipeline issues proficiently under the guidance of supervisors
  • Coordinating with the animation team to fulfill their needs and build efficient rigs
  • Communicating with the modeling team on the suitability of models for rigging
  • Incorporating feedback from the supervisor to meet expectations
  • Actively researching and studying innovative ways of rigging to produce light and user-friendly rigs
Requirements
  • 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 is a must
  • 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 a delegated task 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 the pressure of tight deadlines
  • Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information
Additional Requirements
  • Must be eligible to work in Canada
Benefits

The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $125,000 CND. Individual salaries within this range will be dependent upon skills, experience, and qualifications.

Pixomondo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.

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