Senior Rigger (DNEG Animation)

Location: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a large visual effects and animation company creating feature film, television, and multiplatform content through studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

What you will do

• Create animation rigs for characters, creatures, props, and vehicles.
• Develop suitable rigging solutions with Rigging Supervisors and Animation Leads/Supervisors.
• Implement proprietary tools to support animation rigging when needed.
• Address pipeline requirements in a character- and creature-heavy post-production environment.

Requirements

• Several years of experience on significant creature and character projects.
• Thorough knowledge of character rigging specializations, including body, facial, and mechanical rigs.
• Full working knowledge of Maya and the ability to script basic Python functions.
• Strong visual and artistic skills combined with technical character and creature expertise.
• Extensive understanding of human and animal anatomy, fundamental physics, mathematics, and linear algebra.
• Fundamental animation knowledge, good communication, teamwork, adaptability, and organizational skills.

Nice to have

• Programming skills in C++.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a global animation and visual effects environment on feature films and episodic content.
• Collaborate with experienced animation, rigging, and creative specialists.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equity, diversity, and belonging.
• Application support and adjustments are available for candidates who need them.