Motion Designer & Character Animator (Contract-to-Hire)
RillaSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
VFX, AnimationIndustries
Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years of Rigging experience for high profile VFX/Animation projects
- Expert knowledge of Maya
- Expert knowledge of Creature deformation / puppet rigging technique and knowledge
- Expert knowledge/experience of human/creature anatomies
- Experience delivering complete milestones/tasks under tight deadlines
- Experience mentoring other members of the rigging team
- Strong Python experience
- Eye for detail, initiative and excellent organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Team player who is able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong trouble shooting/problem solving ability
Responsibilities
- Work with production team to create the desired animation controls and qualities for objects and characters
- Test and troubleshoot animation controls and makes adjustments as necessary throughout the production cycle
- Receive direction from leadership and escalates issues quickly, as needed
- Build and design advanced characters, creatures, vehicles and props in Maya using in-house tools and pipeline
- Mentor other members of the rigging team
- Develop and collaborate on tools, rig-modules, workflow and plugins for the Rigging department
- Create documentation and wiki pages to help with artist training and workflow
- Design, develop, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and implement rigs for all aspects of VFX shows
- Support studio wide and production project requirements including characters, vehicles, environment and other various aspects
- Coordinate and schedule task deliverables
Skills
Maya
Python
Rigging
Creature Deformation
Puppet Rigging
Human Anatomy
Creature Anatomy
Tool Development
Rig Modules
Plugins
Troubleshooting
Pipeline
Scanline VFX
Provides visual effects and real-time production
About Scanline VFX
Scanline VFX specializes in creating visual effects for films and television. The company uses its proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline, to produce realistic natural elements like fire, smoke, and water. This software has been recognized with an Academy Award for its technical achievements. Scanline VFX stands out from its competitors by combining a large, diverse team of over 1,200 professionals with significant investments in its technology and infrastructure, particularly from Netflix. This allows them to take on a wide range of projects, both for Netflix and other clients. The goal of Scanline VFX is to help filmmakers achieve their artistic visions while pushing the limits of what can be done in visual effects and real-time production.
Grünwald, GermanyHeadquarters
1989Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Design, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours
Risks
Increased competition from emerging VFX studios in Asia.
AI-driven VFX tools may disrupt traditional workflows.
Volatility in streaming service investments could impact Scanline's project pipeline.
Differentiation
Scanline VFX's proprietary software, Flowline, creates photorealistic natural phenomena.
Eyeline Studios offers unmatched flexibility in real-time filmmaking.
Scanline VFX has a global presence with studios in seven key locations.
Upsides
Netflix's investment enhances Scanline's pipeline and infrastructure.
Rising demand for high-quality VFX in streaming content benefits Scanline.
Expansion into South Korea capitalizes on emerging market opportunities.
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