Lead Rigger

Description

About Us

DHX Media’s animation studios are recognized worldwide for our diverse original properties and for our work on some of the top brands in children’s entertainment. Our staff can dig into a wide variety of projects, from action to comedy and preschool to tween, and they get to enjoy awesome benefits and company events while they’re at it. With some of Canada’s top artists, writers and producers on our team of 800+, our studios are bursting with creative energy. So what are you waiting for? Come join us!

About the Position

As the lead rigger your primary responsibility is to create highly versatile character rigging systems and animation interfaces. You work collaboratively with various departments to achieve the intended performance requirements and keep current with evolving rigging technologies. The rigs will be used for the animation of 3D characters and props.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with pipeline TD’s to improve rigging technology
• Keep current on rigging techniques and technology
• Rig 3D assets (characters, props, sets, etc.) to achieve the intended animation performance
• Use skinning and other deformers to achieve the intended performance in an efficient manner
• Troubleshoot, maintain and improve rigs in production, while ensuring their stability for the animation team
• Collaborate closely with design, modelling and shading to best achieve the intended animation performance requirements
• Evaluate, research and recommend techniques and ideas to improve production
• Actively participate in production-related meetings by offering thoughts and ideas
• Meet production deadlines and maintain regular communication with the production team
• Communicate with modeling and pipeline supervisor on concerns and production issues ahead of time
• Carry out duties in a professional and positive manner
• Be a positive and creative force on the team
• Additional responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in television or relevant industry experience
• Proficiency in Maya is a must
• Good understanding of rigging and deformation techniques
• Good understanding of animation process and needs
• Demonstrated knowledge and technical skills relating to character rigging and animation
• Strong problem solving skills
• Knowledge in Python or MEL is a benefit
• Knowledge in nCloth, nHair, xGen or other simulation systems is a benefit
• Able to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Able to work alone and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure
• Able to adapt to multiple show styles
• Must be open to direction and able to embrace change

Please APPLY at:  https://app.jobvite.com/j?aj=oncG1fw0&s=Creative_Heads