Rigging Supervisor
Description
The
Rigging Supervisor is responsible for the smooth running of the
rigging pipeline on our shows, working closely with the Rigging team
and other studio Supervisors. This will require maintaining existing
technology, integrating third-party technology, and designing and
implementing all-new, proprietary technology. This is a large role
which surrounds many departments and disciplines, including:
modeling, shading, character FX, (including hair/fur, cloth
deformations), animation and lighting.
Responsibilities:
Maintaining
existing Rigging pipeline as well as creating future strong,
reliable and efficient Rigging tool-sets
Maintain
a professional working relationship with the existing rigging and
animation teams
Be
able to facilitate and elaborate solutions with other supervisors
for different cases during the shows
With
help of production team, elaborate and manage the rigging department
staff and schedules
Manage
rigging team software and tools development
Supervise
assets deformation quality as well as providing feedback on models
topologies with the help of the rigging lead.
Work
closely with the Development/Pipeline supervisor in order to
publish/deploy code as prescribed
Follow
the creative direction process in order to evaluate the feasibility
of assets during the production
Help
riggers evaluating best techniques to employ while creating specific
animation rigs
Requirements:
Minimum
5 years of experience with at least 2 years on feature films or
similar projects
Solid
knowledge of rigging
Proficient
with Autodesk Maya production software
Provide
reel, demonstrating both control systems and complex deformations
Excellent
problem solving and communication skills required
Excellent
understanding of anatomy, structure, and character motion
A
strong sense of self-motivation and ability to work under demanding
environment
Python
and Mel programming is essential
Maya
API, C++, object oriented programming is a plus
If you’d like to apply for a position
at nWave, you must provide a CV, demo reel and breakdown of your
specific work when you apply.
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