Rigger
Montreal
Scanline VFX – Rigging /
Fixed term /
Hybrid
The Senior Rigger designs, develops, tests, trouble shoots, maintains, and implements rigs for all aspects for VFX shows. They support studio wide and production project requirements including characters, vehicles, environment and other various aspects. They are responsible for coordination and scheduling of task deliverables. They are capable of balancing complex tasks, and have the ability to organize and automate their workflow. They oversee and mentor junior team members.
L`artiste en rigging senior devra concevoir, développer, tester, entretenir et mettre en œuvre des rigs qui répondent aux besoins de la production, que ce soit des personnages numériques, véhicules, environnements et/ou d'autres accessoires divers. Il sera responsable de la coordination et de la planification des échéanciers et sera en mesure d'organiser et d'automatiser son travail tout en supervisant et encadrent les membres de l'équipe junior.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works with production team to create the desired animation controls and qualities for objects and characters
- Tests and trouble shoots animation controls and makes adjustments as necessary throughout the production cycle
- Receives direction from leadership and escalates issues quickly, as needed
- Build/design advanced characters, creatures, vehicles and props in Maya using in-house tools and pipeline.
- Mentor other members of the rigging team.
- Contribute/develop tools, rig-modules, workflow and plugins for the Rigging department.
RESPONSABILITÉS PRINCIPALES
- Collabore avec l'équipe de production pour créer les commandes et propriétés désirées par le département d'animation
- Ajuste les rigs au besoin à toutes les étapes de production
- Apporte les ajustements nécessaires en fonction des directives du leadership
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree on art/engineering or equivalent experience
- Five (5) years or more of rigging experience for high profile VFX/Animation projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Expert knowledge of Maya.
- Expert knowledge of Creature deformation/puppet rigging technique and knowledge
- Expert knowledge/experience of human/creature anatomies
- Experience delivering complete milestones/tasks under tight deadlines
- Strong Python experience
- Eye for detail, initiative and excellent organizational skills
- Team player who is able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong trouble shooting/problem solving ability
EXPÉRIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS PROFESSIONNELLES
- Être titulaire d`un baccalauréat en art ou ingénérie ou expérience équivalente
- Avoir un mininmum de cinq (5) ans d`expérience en rigging sur des projects VFX et/ou d`animation de haut calibre
- Connaissances avancées de Maya
- Connaissance avancées de l'anatomie humaine et animale ainsi que de la déformation de créatures et du gréement des marionnettes
- De niveau expert dans Python
- Être soucieux du détail et proactif ainsi qu`avoir un bon sense de l`organisation
- Avoir un esprit d`équipe tout en sachang travailler de façon autonome
- Être en mesure de diagnostiquer et réseoudre les problèmes
About Us
Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 8 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich (will cease to operate by year's end), Seoul, Mumbai and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.
We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.
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Eyeline Studios, our virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility. Learn more.
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Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.
Come as you are
We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.
We will only consider applicants based in Quebec, or those willing to relocate.
