Junior Rigging Artist (Animation)

TL;DR

Junior Rigging Artist (Maya): Creating high-quality rigs for props, sets, vehicles, and characters for top-tier CG franchises with an accent on production efficiency and technical standards. Focus on developing rigging solutions using in-house tools and expanding coding abilities in Python to enhance production pipelines.

Location: Onsite in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company

Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company specializing in high-quality CG content for major streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+.

What you will do

• Develop high-quality rigging solutions for characters, props, sets, and vehicles in accordance with production requirements.
• Utilize in-house rigging software and tools to produce a variety of rig types.
• Collaborate closely with the Rigging Lead to ensure rigs meet technical and artistic standards.
• Identify potential challenges in the rigging process and propose effective solutions.
• Develop coding abilities to contribute to the overall success of the show's pipeline.

Requirements

• Strong professional knowledge of Maya.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy.
• Proven experience delivering technical tasks under strict deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada under a Union collective agreement.

Nice to have

• Experience with Python coding.
• Knowledge of version control systems such as GIT.
• Experience with Cloth, Hair, and Muscle systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on high-profile feature and episodic CG franchises for major platforms (Apple TV+, Amazon, Paramount+).
• Supportive workplace culture with mentorship and continuous learning opportunities.
• Flexibility, autonomy, and a diverse international team environment.
• Generous benefits package including direct deposit.