Rigging and Character Animation Professional

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeRigging Full time $100,000 - $140,000
Visual Effects Rigging Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Visual Effects Rigging Specialist to join our team in Melbourne.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, create and maintain highly accurate and efficient rigs for high-end visual effects films.
  • Develop and refine fully scripted rigs 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.
Requirements:
  • Extensive Maya rigging experience (full body/facial).
  • Passion for believable CG characters and attention to detail.
  • Experience with scripting (i.e. Python) and adherence to coding standards.
  • Strong analytical and artistic skills, creativity and visual problem-solving.
  • Teamwork, communication and time management skills.
  • Ability to write technical documentation and present work.
Desirable Skills:
  • Facial anatomy, realistic eye and mouth rigs, FACS breakdown.
  • Life drawing or organic modelling.
  • Basic knowledge of dynamics (Maya Hair, nCloth, nParticle etc.).
Accessibility:

Our studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry, accessible toilets and a quiet space available. We support disabled colleagues and provide an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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