Rigging Supervisor - Expression of Interest
Rigging Supervisor - Expression of Interest
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Supervising Rigger
Vancouver British Columbia Canada
Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands and working with communities towards reconciliation.
Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc.
725 Granville Street 5th Floor
Vancouver British Columbia Canada V7K 1Y4
Project based Full Time
Language in work environment - English
Benefits per company policy: include healthcare tuition reimbursement RRSPs Sick and Vacation leave standard increases as applicable
Supervising riggers interface with production for all asset needs related to rigging and animation. Supervisors inform and deliberate on asset decisions with clients and the other department heads on the production. Supervisors manage the entire rigging team including the lead if applicable. Supervising riggers are required in all production touchbases rounds and client reviews. Supervising riggers will schedule and run internal rigging rounds as they see fit. Supervisors will work closely with the head of animation for the production to establish the animation style and language. Supervisors will establish priorities and deadlines for all assets including casting amongst the team. Supervising riggers bid all asset work for the show.
Qualifications:
- 10 years of production experience at a 3D studio
- In depth knowledge of all aspects of rigging
- Expert sculpting ability for corrective blendshapes and/or facial shapes/phonemes
- Experience in Linux environment including shell navigation and scripting
- 3-5 years of leadership experience at a feature 3D studio
- Managing a large rigging team
- Strong communication skills both with clients and other internal departments
Bonus Qualifications:
- Leadership experience on both CG feature animation and Live Action VFX
- On set FACS acquisition experience
- Significant bidding experience on feature films
Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specific role.
We value unique perspectives and want diverse unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.
- Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race colour religion sex national origin disability age sexual orientation gender identity or other protected characteristics.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
