Motion Graphic Designer (GFX)
The BlockSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual Effects, VFX, AnimationIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in art and/or engineering or equivalent experience
- Proven experience creating asset Rigging for high profile VFX and/or animation projects
- Expert knowledge/experience of human/creature anatomies
- Expert knowledge of creature deformation and puppet rigging techniques
- Strong Python experience
- Expert knowledge of Maya
- Experience delivering complete milestones/tasks under tight deadlines
- Eye for detail and excellent organizational skills
- Team player who is able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Designs, develops, tests, troubleshoots, maintains, and implements rigs for all aspects of VFX shows
- Supports studio wide and production project requirements including characters, vehicles, environment and other various aspects
- Coordinates and schedules task deliverables
- Balances complex tasks, organizes and automates workflow
- Oversees and mentors junior team members
- Works with production team to create the desired animation controls and qualities for objects and characters
- Tests and troubleshoots animation controls and makes adjustments as necessary throughout the production cycle
- Receives direction from leadership and escalates issues quickly, as needed
- Builds/designs advanced characters, creatures, vehicles and props in Maya using in-house tools and pipeline
- Mentors other members of the rigging team
- Contributes/develops tools, rig-modules, workflow and plugins for the Rigging department
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What skills and experience are required for the Senior Rigger position?
Candidates need proven experience creating asset rigging for high-profile VFX/animation projects, expert knowledge of human/creature anatomies and deformation techniques, strong Python experience, and expert knowledge of Maya.
What is the salary or compensation for this Senior Rigger role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this Senior Rigger position remote or does it require working in an office?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the company culture like at Scanline VFX?
Scanline VFX encourages innovation, exploration, testing, learning, and iterating, with a belief that great ideas come from everyone and actively promotes team members asking questions and presenting ideas.
What makes a strong candidate for the Senior Rigger role?
A strong candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, proven rigging experience on high-profile projects, expert Maya and Python skills, strong problem-solving and organizational abilities, and experience mentoring juniors while delivering under tight deadlines.
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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