Technical Rigger (3 month FTC)
Department:
Animation & Cinematics Employment Type:
Fixed Term - Full Time Location:
Remote
Description
As a Technical Rigger, you will be working alongside the animation team to produce high-end content while providing technical rigs and helping define animation workflow and pipelines. You will work closely with the Cinematic Director and Lead Animator to ensure that the rigs meet functional requirements and the team’s needs. We’re looking for a Technical Rigger who understands animation production and has a genuine interest in spearheading the creation of rigs of all kinds. Someone who’s keen on working with animators and providing solutions that help them produce animation work in less time.
Key Responsibilities
Skin, build, test, and maintain rigs for characters, facial, creatures, vehicles, soft props, and mechanical props. Write support tools and scripts to support the animation pipeline using rigs. Work closely with the Lead Animator, Cinematic Director, and Character team to ensure assets are completed at the desired quality bar and technical requirements. Creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
Requirements
At least 3+ years’ experience in rigging and skinning characters, complex props, and vehicles. Strong knowledge of character deformations and topology. Excellent knowledge of Maya and Motion Builder. Proficient Python and MEL development skills are very desirable. Strong understanding of animation principles and an animation workflow. Experience in game development working with animation teams.
Benefits
Our Global Benefits & Perks Unlimited coaching & therapy
— with Oliva, to support your mental health. Stock Options
— everyone owns a piece of our success. Pension scheme
— up to 5% employer matched contribution to finance those golden years. Socials
— office & remote events, play sessions, and company-wide parties. And even more benefits based on your location! If you’re based in the UK 25 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays
- we’re flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what’s important to you. Private Medical Insurance
- full cover with AXA. Healthcare Cash Plan
- Level 3 cover with Medicash. Cycle2Work Scheme
- lease a bike through us and save on tax too! Electric Car Charging
- electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Department:
Animation & Cinematics Employment Type:
Fixed Term - Full Time Location:
Remote
Description
As a Technical Rigger, you will be working alongside the animation team to produce high-end content while providing technical rigs and helping define animation workflow and pipelines. You will work closely with the Cinematic Director and Lead Animator to ensure that the rigs meet functional requirements and the team’s needs. We’re looking for a Technical Rigger who understands animation production and has a genuine interest in spearheading the creation of rigs of all kinds. Someone who’s keen on working with animators and providing solutions that help them produce animation work in less time.
Key Responsibilities
Skin, build, test, and maintain rigs for characters, facial, creatures, vehicles, soft props, and mechanical props. Write support tools and scripts to support the animation pipeline using rigs. Work closely with the Lead Animator, Cinematic Director, and Character team to ensure assets are completed at the desired quality bar and technical requirements. Creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
Requirements
At least 3+ years’ experience in rigging and skinning characters, complex props, and vehicles. Strong knowledge of character deformations and topology. Excellent knowledge of Maya and Motion Builder. Proficient Python and MEL development skills are very desirable. Strong understanding of animation principles and an animation workflow. Experience in game development working with animation teams.
Benefits
Our Global Benefits & Perks Unlimited coaching & therapy
— with Oliva, to support your mental health. Stock Options
— everyone owns a piece of our success. Pension scheme
— up to 5% employer matched contribution to finance those golden years. Socials
— office & remote events, play sessions, and company-wide parties. And even more benefits based on your location! If you’re based in the UK 25 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays
- we’re flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what’s important to you. Private Medical Insurance
- full cover with AXA. Healthcare Cash Plan
- Level 3 cover with Medicash. Cycle2Work Scheme
- lease a bike through us and save on tax too! Electric Car Charging
- electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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