Animation Internship Hybrid

Rigging Artist

Rigging Artist at Flying Bark Productions

Job Overview

  • Create and maintain rigged assets for animated feature films and television series
  • Support animation teams with high-performance character, prop, and environment rigs
  • Collaborate with directors, supervisors, animators, and technical teams
  • Develop rigging solutions that support storytelling and animation quality
  • Contribute to technical workflows and rigging pipeline improvements

Responsibilities

  • Create, revise, maintain, and support rigged assets for production requirements
  • Respond to creative and technical feedback from directors and supervisors
  • Ensure rigged assets meet artistic, technical, and performance standards
  • Oversee rigging workflows for characters, props, and set pieces throughout the animation pipeline
  • Provide troubleshooting and technical support to animators and technical directors
  • Develop techniques and workflows to solve rigging production challenges
  • Collaborate closely with animation and technical teams to ensure efficient production integration
  • Maintain robustness, usability, and stability of rigging systems and interfaces

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of professional experience in VFX or animation production
  • Strong understanding of rigging controls and character deformation systems
  • Experience rigging characters, props, and environment assets for animation pipelines
  • Advanced knowledge of Autodesk Maya
  • Good understanding of Python and MEL scripting
  • Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Ability to develop production-ready rigging workflows and tools
  • Experience supporting animators and technical directors within production environments

Benefits & Studio Culture

  • Work on internationally recognized animated feature films and television projects
  • Hybrid work flexibility with work-from-home options
  • Industry-leading animation studio facilities including cinema, Zen Garden, games room, and advanced production workspaces
  • Daily breakfast provided by the studio
  • Movie nights, wrap parties, cake days, and studio social events
  • Career development opportunities and training support
  • Inclusive and supportive workplace culture
  • Mental health support and counselling through Support Act
  • Pet-friendly studio environment
  • Community charity initiatives through Paws for a Cause

Flying Bark Productions is looking for a talented Rigging Artist with strong Maya, Python, and deformation expertise to help create high-quality animated productions for global audiences.

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