Job Posting Title:

Rigging Artist

Req ID:

10113109

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Build an intuitive interface for posing a character that maintains appeal and design throughout its range of motion

Author clean deformations with hand sculpted shapes that perform with consistency and predictability

Shepard the rig build process, starting with geometry received from modeling all the way through delivering a final rig to animation which requires an ability to debug broken or poorly functioning assets/shots with minimal supervision

Work closely with the character teams (comprised of visual development, modeling, simulation, look development, animation, and technical animation), iterating quickly and addressing notes accurately

Contribute to our codebase in a way that others can build off of, taking input from peers and building tools around consensus

Requirements:

Solid understanding of the principles of animation and design

Extensive knowledge of anatomy, kinematics, and physical behaviors

Expertise in facial rigging that leans heavily on sculpting appealing shapes on top of a clean and stable deformation base

Attention to detail focused on delivering a quality product

Solid understanding of Python scripting

Experience working in collaborative environments and taking direction

Strong problem-solving ability

Comfort with Linux environments

Previous leadership experience is a plus

Experience in modeling, sculpting, and creating blend shapes are a plus

Experience in animation is a plus

Experience in hair or cloth simulation is a plus

Bachelor's degree in art, Illustration, Computer Graphics, Engineering, related field or equivalent experience

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Mumbai

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Mumbai

Primary Job Posting Category:

Rigging - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Mumbai, India

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-02-07