Rigger

Description

Job Description

• Design and create animator friendly rigs
• Collaborate with animators to design motion controls
• Write utility scripts or tools to streamline the rigging process
• Work with Modeling to create a model that meets technical needs
• Work with R&D to design, debug and evaluate new tools
• Develop and maintain character motion and deformation systems
• Develop new techniques and processes to solve character production challenges
• Communicate information about new tools and techniques to others, writing wiki pages when required
• Work with production management to prioritize tasks
• Keep supervisors informed of progress, changes, roadblocks and other critical issues

Qualifications

• 3 years professional experience rigging characters for animation
• Previous experience with character rigging in Maya
• Ncloth and Maya Muscle knowledge a desired skill
• Excellent MEL and/or Python scripting capabilities.
• Other 3d packages (Blender. Houdini or 3dsMax) knowledge a plus
• Training in visual arts and understanding of form, geometry and movement
• Knowledge of academics such as linear algebra, trigonometry, geometry, calculus and differential geometry
• Knowledge in programming and software development skills
• Linux experience desired
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to function well in a team environment and be detail oriented

To apply please visit https://www.mrxfx.com/careers/.

We thank all applicants but we will only contact those candidates who will be moving forward in the recruitment process.