Junior Rigging Artist (On-Site)

Company Overview

     ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC Canada with design, storyboarding, modeling, rigging, animation, technical finaling, lighting, visual effects, and compositing artists alongside creative and management teams.

Known for our quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered alongside distributors, broadcasters, and streaming platforms around the world to help create, realize and produce noteworthy content.

ICON operates from a holistic philosophy that leverages individual skill sets to maximize production efficiency on the floor while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.

Why work at ICON?

     At ICON we constantly invest in raising the bar of our productions and fostering our people. If you are passionate about animation and enjoy sharing success with others, we'd like to hear from you!

• Join the fastest growing CG Animation studio in Vancouver
  
• Work on top feature and episodic CG franchises for leading streaming platforms (Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, Paramount+ etc.)
• Work with a diverse group of artists from all over the world who have come to BC to join our expanding studio
• Use all of the latest tools and softwares
• We uphold a premium standard of quality across all of our productions by putting all of our resources up on screen
• We hire for the long term and give artists the opportunity to grow, get promoted and take on as much responsibility as they can manage
• We offer flexibility and autonomy
• We facilitate requests in a timely manner
• We support PR applications 
• We offer direct deposit
• We offer a generous benefits package 
• And more...

Job Overview

     As a Junior Rigging Artist, you create high-quality rigs for props, sets, vehicles, and characters, adhering to production requirements using in-house tools. This position requires a proactive and collaborative approach, with a commitment to continuous learning and growth through interactions with fellow rigging artists. You will be taking direction from the Lead Rigger, directly collaborating with the rigging team, and absorbing everything from your team and the wider department. You will play a crucial role in contributing to a positive and efficient work environment, actively participating in the collaborative process of bringing animated content to life.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop high-quality rigging solutions for props, sets, vehicles, and characters in accordance with production requirements.
• Utilize in-house rigging software and tools efficiently to produce a variety of rig types.
• Follow direction from Lead Rigger effectively, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Collaborate closely with the Lead Rigger to ensure rigs meet the technical and artistic standards of the project.
• Actively engage in learning from and collaborating with fellow rigging artists.
• Attend all relevant meetings promptly, actively participating in discussions when your presence is required.
• Maintain a polite and respectful demeanour when working with team members within the rigging department and other departments.
• Display openness to feedback, criticism, and comments, using them as opportunities for improvement.
• Develop the skills to prioritize tasks and manage workload efficiently to meet project deadlines.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude by identifying potential challenges in the rigging process and proposing solutions.
• Develop the skills to communicate more effectively with the team and with the wider department.
• Develop coding abilities to help contribute to the show’s success.
• Cultivate a positive and collaborative work environment by maintaining a constructive and optimistic attitude.
• Uphold a commitment to quality and excellence in all rigging assignments.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development by staying updated on industry trends and adopting new techniques.
  

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Maya
• Python experience a plus
• nCloth experience a plus
• Knowledge of GIT a plus
• Experience delivering tasks under deadlines

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The wage range for this role reflects compensation across all of ICON’s projects. The final salary will be determined based on the specific position, the current show assignment, and the applicant’s experience and portfolio. This range accounts for varying levels of experience and responsibilities.

In compliance with British Columbia provincial mandates, we are posting this broad wage range to meet wage transparency requirements.

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ICON Creative Studio is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.