Rodeo FX

CGI animation

MidRiggingArtist

Montreal, Quebec, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Mid Rigging Artist at Rodeo FX. Skills: Rigging Artist. Provides a rig for production Assets. Works with the Rigging Lead/Supervisor to establish a robust animation rig that reflects the tone and style of the film”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure that production needs are understood and that animators have fast, efficient and intuitive assets; creating a quality film while managing production issues

Industry & Context.

CGI animation
Problems you'll solve

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

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

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Works closely with the animation team; Ability to work as a team; work closely with our Paris studio in a bilingual environment, as well as with international partners, talent, and clients; regularly interact with non-French-speaking stakeholders across various productions and strategic communications

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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