Lead Animator Character Modeler

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeRigging Full time $100,000 - $130,000
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Job Description:

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As a Character Animation Rigging Specialist, you will play a crucial role in crafting animation rigs for characters, creatures, and vehicles that bring animated stories to life. Your thorough knowledge of character specializations will enable you to develop, test, and maintain complex motion and deformation set-ups.

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Working closely with the Modelling team, Rigging Supervisors, and Animation Leads/Supervisors, you will help develop new techniques to create better and more efficient rigs, streamlining the production process. From time to time, it may be necessary to implement proprietary tools to aid in the creation of animation rigs.

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Required Skills and Qualifications:

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  • Proven years of experience with major character or creature projects">
  • Thorough knowledge of your area of character specialisation (body anatomy, facial expression, object-orientated scripting, tool management)">
  • Experience collaborating with Animation to develop intuitive motion systems and character deformation">
  • Full working knowledge of Maya with elemental scripting skills using Python or Mel">
  • Strong visual and artistic skills, and must be comfortable with the technical aspects of character/creature work where appropriate">
  • Familiarity with pipeline issues and a big character/creature heavy post-production environment">
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Benefits:

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  • Opportunity to work on high-end animated content and collaborate with experienced professionals">
  • Chance to develop new techniques and improve existing ones">
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment">
  • Professional growth and development opportunities">
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Others:

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  • Team-oriented individual who works well without constant supervision">
  • Proactive and good communicator">
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills">
  • Adaptable at handling different tasks and expectations">
  • Good attention to detail and resourceful problem-solver">

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