Rodeo FX
Animation
JuniorRiggingArtist
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“Junior Rigging Artist at Rodeo FX. Skills: Rigging. Provides a rig for production Assets. Creates high-quality full rigs (body and facial) that meet the film's technical and stylistic requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
Creates high-quality full rigs (body and facial) that meet the film's technical and stylistic requirements; Actively contributes to creating a quality film while managing production issues
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Demonstrated experience as a Rigging Artist in a film production environment, animated TV series or visual effects, Good understanding of the work processes of animation and modeling, Good understanding of human and animal forms, as well as biomechanics and anatomy, Excellent knowledge of Autodesk Maya, Interest in and knowledge of new rigging technologies and techniques, problem-solving skills, Ability to work as a team
Nice to Have
Blender knowledge would be a plus
What You'll Do.
Provides a rig for production Assets
Creates high-quality full rigs (body and facial) that meet the film's technical and stylistic requirements
Works closely with the animation team to ensure that production needs are understood and that animators have fast
efficient and intuitive assets
Proposes and applies modifications to rig modules used in the pipeline under the supervision of a Lead/Supervisor
Contributes technical and visual ideas and solutions for the film
Actively contributes to creating a quality film while managing production issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works with the Rigging Lead/Supervisor to establish a robust animation rig that reflects the tone and style of the film; Works closely with the animation team to ensure that production needs are understood and that animators have fast, efficient and intuitive assets; Ability to work as a team; The person in this role will work closely with our Paris studio in a bilingual environment, as well as with international partners, talent, and clients.; They will regularly interact with non-French-speaking stakeholders across various productions and strategic communications, in order to present and promote the creative and technical strengths of Mikros Animation on a global scale.
Full Job Description
Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation creative studio. Providing filmmakers with top-tier animation and CGI services through a complete range of front and back-end creative services to bring unforgettable and stylized stories to life in every format, for every platform. We provide end-to-end animation services, uniting industry-leading talent across our global network of creative studios located in Montreal and Paris. We help filmmakers define and develop their vision from script to screen, making every project truly unique. Under the supervision of the Character Supervisor and Rigging Lead/Supervisor, the Rigging artist provides a rig for production Assets. The production of these rigs is done in accordance with the internal technical workflow and the artistic vision established on the project. Responsibilities Please note that this role is not currently active and is being shared as an expression of interest. We anticipate opening new positions in the coming weeks and would like to be prepared ahead of time. * Works with the Rigging Lead/Supervisor to establish a robust animation rig that reflects the tone and style of the film * Creates high-quality full rigs (body and facial) that meet the film's technical and stylistic requirements * Works closely with the animation team to ensure that production needs are understood and that animators have fast, efficient and intuitive assets * Proposes and applies modifications to rig modules used in the pipeline under the supervision of a Lead/Supervisor * Contributes technical and visual ideas and solutions for the film * Actively contributes to creating a quality film while managing production issues ## Qualifications * Demonstrated experience as a Rigging Artist in a film production environment, animated TV series or visual effects * Good understanding of the work processes of animation and modeling * Good understanding of human and animal forms, as well as biomechanics and anatomy * Excellent knowledge of Autodesk M
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