Rigging Supervisor

Description

Position Overview:

The Rigging Supervisor will oversee the development and maintenance of the studio’s proprietary rigs and ripping pipeline.

Duties & Responsibilities:

*   Oversee the Rigging team to build robust character rigs to Theatrical Feature standards.

*   Partner with the Animation team to maintain, test and improve existing rigs and RnD new techniques for future rigs.

*   Maximize the use of existing assets while developing a flexible framework for future projects.

*   Work with the Pipeline TDs and Animation Supervisor to develop and maintain rigging scripts and animation tools such as pose library and animation utilities for automating workflow.

*   Assist Animation Department with shot specific technical issues.

*   Develop crowd system to speed up layout and animation of highly populated shots.

*   Evaluate and recommend tools/plug-ins or software to help improve production output.

*   In collaboration with the Look Dev, CFX and Lighting Supervisors, ensure that rigged assets meet simulation, shading and lighting standards and that any requirements by said departments are met.

*   Provide accurate bid days and resource requirements to accomplish expected tasks on time and budget.

*   Attend regular Production Meetings prepared to represent issues and concerns as required.

Requirements:

*   5+ years of proven supervisory experience in feature animation and/or visual effects production.

*   Thorough understanding of techniques and technologies relating to character rigging and animation.

*   Understanding of puppet and control philosophy.

*   Excellent understanding of anatomy, volumes and masses, dynamics and character motion.

*   Excellent understanding of the animation process, from storyboard to modeling to texturing, animation and rendering.

*   Production knowledge of Maya, Python and MEL required.

*   BC residents preferred, but not required.

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