Rigging Artist (VFX)

TL;DR

Rigging Artist (VFX): Building and maintaining rigs for photoreal props, characters, and creatures for the VFX industry with an accent on providing high-quality rigs in cooperation with other departments. Focus on optimizing rigs for efficiency and helping develop tools to improve productivity within large studio pipelines.

Location: Hybrid in Montreal, Canada

Company

hirify.global is a digital visual effects company established in Quebec, with over 30 years of experience in the VFX industry, having worked on prestigious titles like Star Wars and Avatar.

What you will do

• Work closely with the team lead to build and maintain rigs for photoreal props, characters, and creatures.
• Cooperate with other departments (modeling, animation, FX/CFX, TDs) to provide high-quality rigs.
• Help develop tools and scripts to improve productivity.
• Learn and apply studio rigging standards and tools, while gaining experience in pipeline workflows.
• Optimize rigs for efficiency.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Rigging Artist.
• Experience with VFX work, including rigging high-end creatures.
• Good understanding of FX/CFX requirements.
• Experience with Maya and auto-rigging systems.
• Python scripting experience.
• English level enabling work in an international environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Team of over 200 highly qualified creators across two creative spaces.
• Passion for innovation and creativity, recognized throughout the industry.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment.
• Values well-being and solidarity.