Character Rigging Artists

Red Star 3D are seeking talented, UK-based, mid and junior CHARACTER RIGGING ARTISTS to work remotely on our upcoming production of a BBC Christmas Special for Magic Light Pictures.

The job:

• Creation of character rigs using in-house tools
• Skinning of character assets
• Generation of corrective / compensation shapes
• Combining and finalising rigs
• Ensuring the assets adhere to studio standards and conventions
• Rig maintenance and fixes during production
• Creation of picker tools for rigs

Must have:

• Good understanding of anatomy.
• Two years production experience (minimum)
• Experience with Maya
• Knowledge of MEL & Python

Nice to have:

• Extensive python experience
• Maya API
• Feature film experience
• Experience with Git
• Experience with Shotgrid

Contract term: October 2023 - March 2024

Due to the way this project is funded, you MUST be based in the UK to be eligible for this position. Salaries/term negotiable.