At Company Animation, Character Technical Directors, also known as “riggers,” are an integral part of the animation pipeline. They create the structure, shapes, and controls that allow animators to breathe life into our characters. Our Character TDs have a broad range of knowledge including: anatomy, principles of character motion, and how to interpret and incorporate character designs into the rigging process. In addition, they are great at innovating and solving both design and technical problems. The Character TD Trainee Program is designed to give individuals a challenging introduction into the art and science of building feature film quality character rigs. This is accomplished through learning about our animation pipeline and proprietary software as well as working one-on-one with mentors that provide guidance along the way. Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for recent graduates who have an eye for form and motion, and strong problem solving skills. We need individuals who are eager to learn and collaborate with other artists to build amazing characters. Application Requirements   • Graduation or certification from a university program in Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Computer Science, or related field with an emphasis on Character Rigging.   • A résumé and cover letter noting experience with 3D software packages, programming languages, and tools development.   • A demo reel (no longer than 2 minutes) with examples of rigging and character setup work. A demonstrated knowledge of animation principles is a plus.   • Examples of other artistic work including drawings, paintings, and photographs.   • Submissions due by Monday, May 16th. Finalists to be notified by mid-June.   • This position is not able to sponsor candidates outside of the United States. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship by the Company. For more information about Company Animation’s University Relations Program, please visit: http:://Company website/ By submitting a reel and/or portfolio, you agree that your submissions will be governed by the policy for reel and portfolio submissions set forth in the Terms of Use Agreement on our website. Company Animation provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment.