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(Immediate Start) Rigging TD

1 month ago

Melbourne, Australia Framestore Limited Full time

About the role

This is a key role within our Melbourne-based Rigging team. Rigging Technical Directors are responsible for designing, creating and maintaining highly accurate and efficient rigs for high-end visual effects films. You will work closely with Modellers and Animators to develop and refine rigs that meet the specific requirements of a VFX pipeline.

What you’ll do

- Create fully scripted rigs and refine them according to animation and lighting needs.
- Prototype, implement and refine puppet (skeleton), body (deformer and muscle-based) or mechanical rigs.
- Troubleshoot and fix rig issues, collect artistic feedback and fine-tune rig behaviour.
- Become a proficient user and contributor to the extensive rigging tool set.
- Create tools to help animation workflow and rig interaction.
- Work within the pipeline and rigging standards.
- Meet delivery deadlines under production constraints.

Requirements

- Maya rigging experience (full body/facial).
- A passion for creating believable CG characters and the requisite attention to detail.
- Experience with scripting (i.e. Python) and the ability to follow strict coding standards.
- Analytical and artistic skills, creativity and visual problem-solving.
- Teamwork, communication and time management skills.
- The ability to write technical documentation and present your work (wiki, screen capture etc.).
- Basic knowledge of anatomy for bipeds and quadrupeds, skeletons and muscles.
- A good understanding of constraints and deformers, how they work and their limitations.

You might also have

- Facial anatomy, realistic eye and mouth rigs, FACS breakdown.
- Life drawing or organic modelling.
- Basic knowledge of dynamics (Maya Hair, nCloth, nParticle etc.).
- Strong maths background, especially matrix maths and geometry algorithms.
- C or C++ programming for Maya plugins.

Accessibility Statement

Our Melbourne studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry, accessible toilets, and a quiet space available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Application Process & Deadline

To apply, please complete the linked application form or email your resume and portfolio to recruiters@framestore.com with the subject line: Rigging Technical Director – Melbourne.

We review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know - we are happy to accommodate your needs.

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