Rigging Lead (Maya)

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; flexible hybrid schedule

Salary: $80,000–$95,000 per year, based on experience and skills.

Company

hirify.global is a collaborative animation studio producing high-end creative content, including a premium streaming series for Marvel Animation.

What you will do

• Create and revise complex character and prop rigs within a Maya production pipeline.
• Apply anatomy, musculature, mechanics, and movement knowledge to support appealing character deformation and performance.
• Organize, mentor, and train the rigging team while balancing production deadlines with team well-being.
• Troubleshoot rigging and animation issues and recommend techniques or workflows that improve department productivity.
• Define, document, and communicate technical standards for the rigging pipeline.
• Collaborate with supervisors, leads, and production teams to develop efficient workflows and high-quality character performances.

Requirements

• 5+ years of production experience rigging within a Maya pipeline.
• Strong technical foundation and excellent understanding of CG pipeline processes.
• Proficient knowledge of Linux and Python.
• Deep knowledge of anatomy and mechanics, with strong artistic sensitivity for character performance.
• Empathetic leadership style with practical problem-solving skills and experience supporting artists.
• Legally eligible to work in British Columbia, Canada.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of PyQt.
• Production experience with Flow Production Tracking, formerly ShotGrid, for tracking and task management.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work schedule varying according to project and team requirements.
• Extended health benefits.
• Professional development support focused on technical and creative growth.
• Collaborative, supportive, ego-free environment with open communication.
• Priority given to British Columbia residents, Canadians, and Canadian permanent residents.