CG Rigging Artist (Maya)

TL;DR

CG Rigging Artist (Maya): Creating and supporting interfaces, control mechanisms, and tools for production assets with an accent on character rigs and facial animation systems. Focus on designing new tools and techniques to maintain a cohesive look during the animation process.

Location: Must be a resident of British Columbia (BC) as of December 31, 2025, and legally eligible to work in Canada. Remote work available within BC; hybrid and in-studio options available for those in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

Salary: $1,300 - $1,600 CAD weekly

Company

Award-winning animation studio producing high-end animated content for major brands like LEGO and Star Wars, as well as original productions.

What you will do

• Create and support interfaces, control mechanisms, and tools for production assets.
• Design and implement new tools and techniques to optimize production workflows.
• Collaborate with animators and modelers to develop character rigs that ensure a cohesive visual look.
• Share technical ideas and collaborate closely with other production team members.
• Stay current with new techniques, tools, and industry-standard software.
• Deliver high-quality work within assigned production deadlines.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a CG Rigging Artist on a CG animated series or feature.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Maya.
• Required experience with Python.
• Experience rigging a variety of characters and props, including facial animation systems.
• Must be a BC resident as of December 31, 2025, and currently legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Strong understanding of form, geometry, movement, and polygonal mesh flow.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of dynamics, animation, and/or previs.
• Experience with Flow (Autodesk Shotgrid).

Culture & Benefits

• Artist-driven culture that attracts and promotes top industry talent.
• Company-sponsored medical benefits.
• GRSP and vacation pay.
• Paid holiday break and paid leave.
• Access to various company discounts and perks.