CG Rigger

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Assist Lead CG Rigger to create, maintain and support animation assets through VFX production, including any necessary scripts, tools and user interfaces using Python.
• Work with Lead CG Rigger to maintain existing Python code base used in VFX asset creation.
• Work with CG Modelers, Texture Artists, Animators and Lighters to trouble shoot creative and technical issues.
• Generate character finaling and simulations for shots.
• Perform basic modelling and animation tasks as necessary for rig development.
• Communicate effectively with Production Management, Creative Leads and Technical Support teams regarding asset performance expectations, pipeline compatibility and deadlines.
• Meet production deadlines as established by Management.
• Work with crowd team to support rigging needs for large crowds.
• Work with motion capture team to support rigging needs for motion capture shoots.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 3 years of CG/Visual Effects or equivalent rigging experience on theatrically released feature films.
• Knowledge of rigging in Maya, Maya node networks, how they relate to rigging, and how to effectively debug at a node/connection level.
• Proven ability developing scripts, tools and plugins using Python within a CG animation pipeline (proficiency in additional languages such as MEL, PyQt, C++, bash, etc., a plus)
• Understanding of motion capture integration for rigs and related workflows.
• Experience with scripted rig build systems, animation/rigging pipelines and manual rigging techniques.
• Experience building a wide variety of rigs (organic/mechanical/prop/body/face/costume, etc.)
• Basic 3D math knowledge and understanding of geometry, kinematics and deformation.
• Background in visual arts/design with a strong understanding of form and movement, a plus.
• Modeling skills and ability to understand and troubleshoot polygonal mesh flow for deformation.
• Proficiency working in a Linux environment.
• Experience running cloth and hair simulations.