Cg Rigging Supervisor - Vancouver, Canada - Atomic Cartoons

Atomic Cartoons

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We are looking for an experienced CG Lead Rigging Artist or CG Rigging Supervisor to join our team on an exciting new project
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Atomic Cartoons Inc. is an award-winning animation studio with locations in Vancouver's Mt. Pleasant Animation District, Ottawa's Hintonburg neighborhood and LA.

Since its inception over 20 years ago, Atomic Cartoons has created and produced numerous 2D and CG animation productions including Princess Power and Last Kids on Earth.

Atomic is well known for its artist-friendly culture and flexible work environment. We are always looking for artists of all levels to join our team
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WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Lead, teach, and guide a team of CG Rigging Artists to meet the assigned show style.
Provide mentorship and guidance to the rigging team.
Create and support interfaces, control mechanisms, and tools for production assets.
Design and implement new tools and techniques for the production.
Help ensure weekly assigned quotas and expectations are met by the team.
Work closely with the Head of Department on each episode to achieve deliverables, while creating workflow efficiency.
Collaborate with the production team to proactively flag and problemsolve any potential issues.
Be updated and familiar with new techniques, tools or other related software.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Previous Industry experience (CG and/or Visual Effects) in a lead or supervisor role.
Rigging experience with Autodesk Maya.
Experience with Python required.
Experience rigging a variety of characters and props, including facial animation systems.
Able to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas.
Background in visual arts/design with a strong understanding of form, geometry, and movement.
Basic modeling skills and ability to understand polygonal mesh flow.
Ability to Mentor, motivate, and lead by example a team of artists, while having a great attitude
Comfortable working with production on task assignment of the team.
Currently legally able to work in Canada.
BC residents preferred.

START DATE:
As soon as possible 2023

INTERESTED?

Show us what you would like to contribute to Atomic by providing us with relevant examples of your previous work along with your resume and cover letter.

Atomic Cartoons is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability.

While remaining sensitive, fair, and providing equitable treatment for all, Atomic Cartoons works to increase participation and advancement to reflect all personnel - including Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities, who are all qualified members.

Thus, it helps identify and remove barriers that prevent the full participation of members of designated groups in the workplace.