Directeurrice technique des armatures et squelettes 3D | Rigging Technical Director
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job description
A multi Oscar-winning creative studio we have worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design plan and create beautiful images we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.
Rigging Technical Directors are responsible for designing creating and maintaining highly accurate and efficient rigs for high end visual effects films. Riggers work closely with Modelers and Animators to develop and refine rigs that meet the specific requirements of a VFX pipeline.
What youll do:
Create fully scripted rigs and refine them according to animation and lighting needs
Prototype implement and refine puppet (skeleton) cloth (deformer based) or mechanical rigs
Troubleshoot and fix rig issues collect artistic feedback and fine tune rig behaviour
Become a proficient user and contributor of the extensive rigging tool-set
Create simple tools to help animation workflow and rig interaction
Work within the pipeline and rigging standards
Meet delivery deadlines under production constraints
Job requirements
What were looking for:
Maya rigging (full body/facial)
A passion for creating believable CG characters and the requisite attention to detail
Advanced Python or Mel GUI scripting and the ability to follow strict coding standards
Experience with full scripted modular/functional rigging
Analytical and artistic skills creativity and visual problem solving
Team work communication and time management skills
The ability to write technical documentation and present your work (wiki screen cap etc.)
Basic knowledge of anatomy for bipeds and quadrupeds skeletons and muscles
A good understanding of constraints and deformers how they work and their limitations
You might also have:
Facial anatomy realistic eye and mouth rigs Facs breakdown
Life drawing or organic modeling especially human anatomy
Basic knowledge of dynamics (Maya Hair Comet nCloth nParticle etc.)
Strong maths background especially matrix maths and geometry algorithms
C or C programming Maya plugins
Experience with body motion capture: rig hookups offset rigs re-targeting etc.
Application Process
To apply please complete the linked application form or submit your resume and portfolio to with the subject line: Rigging Technical Director - Montreal
Framestore is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- Montreal Canada
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Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Acting
- Drawing
- Mainframe
- Innovations
- Coding
- Creativity
- proprietary tools
- Visual Effects
- Modeling
- Rigging
- Animation
- VFX
- Topology
- 3D production
- Problem Solving Skills
About Company
Framestore is an Academy Award winning visual effects house that combines talent and technology to reframe the possible in advertising, film, episodic and immersive experiences.
