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Overview

We are currently seeking an exceptional Senior Rigging TD to join us on our first animated feature in Vancouver!

You will be working closely with a variety of departments including; R&D, Art, Modelling, Layout and Animation, to develop, implement and maintain character and prop assets for use in both Layout and Animation.

The following skills and experience will be highly regarded:

  • 3 years + experience on feature films and/or animated features.
  • Developing and maintaining procedural rig components using a custom Python Rigging API.
  • Ability to follow a brief and produce complex production ready rigs of a high standard.
  • Working with the Modelling Department to ensure that models are suitable for rigging and performance requirements.
  • Working with Animators to develop and prototype rigs for a broad range of creative and technical requirements.
  • Supporting rigs as they move through the animation pipeline and develop supplementary Animation tools and processes.
  • Interest in pipeline, process, tools and techniques with a high level understanding of industry standards, conventions, formats and common practice.
  • Software development experience using Python, C++.
  • Understanding and ability to apply foundation knowledge of pertinent mathematical disciplines (basics of linear algebra and trigonometry as required).
  • Experience with hard surface and mechanical type rigging.

The following is required by all candidates:

  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work to deadlines.
  • Proven strong technical and visual skills.
  • Proven strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and problem solve.
  • Ability to work well with others in a team environment and when necessary to pass knowledge to other staff members.
  • Strong knowledge of rigging in either XSI or Maya.
  • Knowledge of the Python scripting language.

 

If you are interested in applying for this position then please complete our online application form via our website http://www.animallogic.com/Careers/Jobs

 

Animal Logic is one of the world’s most accomplished digital studios producing award winning, ground breaking and trail blazing animation, visual effects and design.  If you think Animal, think Moulin Rouge, House of Flying Daggers, 300, The Great Gatsby, Happy Feet, Legend of the Guardians, BBC’s Walking with Dinosaurs 3D, Avengers: Age of Ultron and of course the blockbuster and BAFTA winning hit, The LEGO® Movie. Yes, that’s all us!

We are based in Sydney, LA and are now very excited to be establishing a presence in Vancouver.

If you want to create AWESOME WORK with AWESOME PEOPLE then this is your AWESOME opportunity to join our Vancouver studio.

 

About Animal Logic

Animal Logic is one of the world's most accomplished digital studios producing award winning, ground breaking and trail blazing animation, visual effects and design.  If you think Animal, think Moulin Rouge, House of Flying Daggers, 300, The Great Gatsby, Happy Feet, Legend of the Guardians, BBC’s Walking with Dinosaurs 3D, Avengers: Age of Ultron and of course the blockbuster and BAFTA winning hit, The LEGO® Movie. Yes, that’s all us!

We are based in Sydney, LA and are now very excited to be establishing a presence in Vancouver within the creative precinct of Yaletown.  Production on our first Vancouver-based animated feature commences in January 2016 with more animated features in the pipeline.

If you want to create GREAT WORK with GREAT PEOPLE then Animal Vancouver has some awesome opportunities available.  So come and join us as we set up our Vancouver studio, build to our first production and grow and establish a leading 3D animation studio with a team of hundreds.