CG Artist - Rigging

Company Description

Artist-driven company by nature, it’s our mission to give talented artists the freedom and resources they need to deliver quality work and to thrive in a fun and creative environment.

Job Description

Only applicants located in the Vancouver area or willing to relocate before their start date will be considered.

• The artist must be able to create 3D rigs for different types of objects, vehicles, animals and characters;
• Be able to work with the visual effects supervisor and Lead CG to determine the best possible technical and creative approaches;
• Create tool and simple script needed to manufacture rigs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a rigging artist in a VFX studio;
• Has a googd knowledge and understanding of the principles of anatomy and facial expression;
• Knowledge of traditional 2D and 3D animation techniques, an asset;
• Knowledge the anatomy for bipeds, quadrupeds, skeletons and muscles;
• Knowledge of basic modeling tools for blend shapes;
• Knowledge of basic animation tools for the creation of animation test deformation;
• Excellent knowledge of Maya;
• Experience in programming using Python, PySide, PyQT, VEX;
• Experience in programming using C++ for Maya plug-ins, an asset;
• Knowledge of 3D mathematics, an asset;
• Knowledge of Houdini, an asset;
• Self-driven, good communicator, and a great-team player;
• Excellent organizational and communication skills;
• Work ethic focused on the dynamism and collaboration;
• Ability to perform multiple tasks set priorities and problem solving.

Additional Information

Diversity is a core value at Rodeo FX. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable work environment where diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe every member on our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to perceive and interact with the world, identify challenges, and to design and deliver projects.