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Senior Rigging TD - LEGO (R) 2 (Vancouver)
Animal Logic
Vancouver, , Canada
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We are currently seeking an exceptional Senior Rigging TD to join us on our first animated feature in Vancouver!
You will be working closely with a variety of departments including; R&D, Art, Modelling, Layout and Animation, to develop, implement and maintain character and prop assets for use in both Layout and Animation.
The following skills and experience will be highly regarded:
• 3 years + experience on feature films and/or animated features.
• Developing and maintaining procedural rig components using a custom Python Rigging API.
• Ability to follow a brief and produce complex production ready rigs of a high standard.
• Working with the Modelling Department to ensure that models are suitable for rigging and performance requirements.
• Working with Animators to develop and prototype rigs for a broad range of creative and technical requirements.
• Supporting rigs as they move through the animation pipeline and develop supplementary Animation tools and processes.
• Interest in pipeline, process, tools and techniques with a high level understanding of industry standards, conventions, formats and common practice.
• Software development experience using Python, C++.
• Understanding and ability to apply foundation knowledge of pertinent mathematical disciplines (basics of linear algebra and trigonometry as required).
• Experience with hard surface and mechanical type rigging.
The following is required by all candidates:
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Proven strong technical and visual skills.
• Proven strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and problem solve.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment and when necessary to pass knowledge to other staff members.
• Strong knowledge of rigging in either XSI or Maya.
• Knowledge of the Python scripting language.