SENIOR RIGGING ARTIST

This Artist plays a very significant role to meet all creative and technical challenges.

This person must be technically sound and must come with a vision to contribute in improving our pipeline. He should be keen in creating project specific CG work flow on the fly.

The candidate should be highly confident, disciplined, self-motivated and focused.

Responsibilities:

• Develop high end rigs with special emphasis on realistic facial and muscle system
• Build in-house rigging systems and specific tools to atomize the processes
• Maintain rigging flow and provide technical supports to other departments
• Plan and execute the project specific technical challenges in conjunction with project supervisor
• Independently analyse the scope of work for accurately biding man-days and execute it effectively

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in feature film/VFX/game cinematic production as a rigging artist
• Extensive Knowledge of Maya
• Proficiency in creating tools in Python and Mel
• Knowledge of mocap retargeting, Maya API, C++ skills are a plus
• Excellent understanding of current CG / VFX production pipelines from asset build to shot production
• Capable of creating CG work flows and to make timely, well-thought out decisions
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a self-directed manner
• Strong interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with other departments
• Self-motivated, strong communication skills and a team-player