Senior Rigging TD (Tools/Pipeline)
Description
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:
The position of Senior Rigging TD (Tools / Pipeline) requires an
excellent general knowledge of Maya and expert specific knowledge of its
rigging toolset. The role will also have a strong focus on tools
development so it is essential that the candidate is highly proficient
in that area. He/she should have at least 5 years’ experience of rigging
in a broadcast / film production environment. Successful applicants
will be open to direction, have good communication and leadership
skills, good attention to detail, and the ability to work
collaboratively with multiple tasks in a fast paced production. The
Rigging TD will work closely with the Rigging Supervisor.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop rigging related tools
- Work with TD’s in integrating tools into a robust pipeline
- Collaborate with rigging team in tool development
- Maintain documentation
- Design, create, test and maintain character setups
- Provide solutions for show specific rigging requirements
- Schedule and delegate work
- Keep Rigging Supervisor informed on tasks
- Provide technical feedback to modelling dept.
- Collaborate with animators to design motion controls.
- Work with production management and rigging supervisor to prioritize tasks
- Troubleshoot general rig related problems
- Communicate with overseas studio
- Perform QC on overseas and in-house assets
- Any other tasks deemed necessary by your manger or supervisor
PERSON SPECIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:
- Should have at least 5 years’ experience working in a rigging position in either broadcast or feature film work
- Must have an expert working knowledge of rigging Maya
- Must be task driven, self-motivated, and proactive
- Must be open to direction
- Must demonstrate attention to detail in finishing off assets
- Must have good mathematical and problem solving skills
- Must have good leadership skills
- Must be a good communicator and be fluent in English
- Must have expert skill level in Maya tool development
- Must have expert skill level python scripting
- Experience with shotgun (or asset tracking systems) is considered a big plus
- Experience with GIT is considered a big plus
- Must have experience developing with PyQt/PySide
- Maya API, C++ skills are a plus
Please include showreel with your application
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