Rigging Lead

At Stellar we aim to build a studio where people actually want to work. We face productions inevitable ups and downs as a supportive truly connected team prioritizing open communication over anyone working in isolation. We value honesty creativity and looking out for one another.

The Opportunity:

We have an incredible opportunity for a strong Rigging Lead who is driven to deliver high-end creative content on a premium streaming series for Marvel Animation.

In this critical technical and creative role you will help your tight-knit team push boundaries to provide the animation department with exceptional tools. You arent just building skeletons; you are empowering animators to create outstanding performances in iconic characters. If you have a deep understanding of anatomy a passion for raising the standard of character performance and a talent for leading artists through complex rigging/asset challenges we want you to lead our team.

In this role success looks like:

Rig Creation & Artistic Sensibility:

• Take a hands-on approach to creating or revising complex character and prop rigs when necessary.
• Apply a deep understanding of human and animal anatomy musculature and movement to every asset.
• Bring a strong artistic sensitivity to the technical process ensuring rigs support the creative aspects of animation such as line shape and appealing deformation.

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

• Organize manage and provide ongoing training and guidance to the rigging team.
• Act as a supportive approachable leader. Keep communication clear and focused on solutions ensuring your artists feel heard and respected even when production deadlines are tight.
• Act as a motivational force who can realistically balance the demands of the production schedule with the well-being and needs of the team.

Pipeline & Technical Problem Solving:

• Troubleshoot and proactively fix technical problems encountered by rigging artists and animators during production.
• Continually research and recommend new rigging techniques or workflows to improve departmental productivity.
• Clearly define document and communicate technical standards and techniques for the rigging pipeline.

Cross-Department Collaboration:

• Collaborate effectively with department supervisors leads and other production teams to map out workflows and find elegant solutions that produce high-quality character performances.

The Requirements

Must-Haves:

• Experience: 5 years of production experience rigging within a Maya pipeline.
• Technical Fundamentals: A strong technical foundation and an excellent understanding of overall CG pipeline processes.
• Core Languages: Proficient knowledge of Linux and Python is strongly desired.
• Artistic Eye: Deep knowledge of anatomy and mechanics paired with the passion to take rigging to the next level to elevate character performance.
• Leadership Style: You lead with empathy and practical problem-solving balancing technical excellence with team support.
• Eligibility: Legally eligible to work in British ColumbiaCanada.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Working knowledge of PyQt.
• Production experience with Flow Production Tracking (formerly Shotgrid)for tracking and task management.

• Flexible Environment: We offer a flexible hybrid schedule that will vary with project and team requirements.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health benefits.
• Growth: Professional development support to help you stay ahead of tech and creative trends.
• Culture: A collaborative ego-free environment where technical expertise fuels creative magic.

At Stellar Creative Lab we believe diversity and inclusion are key to creativity and collaboration. Were committed to building a supportive open and diverse community where everyone can thrive. Were always looking for ways to improve accessibility so feel free to share any feedback or suggestions with us.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply though priority will be given to BC Residents Canadians and Canadian Permanent Residents.