Dneg- Rigging TD (Technical Director) - Rigger

Job Details

Location: Sydney, Australia Company: DNEG VFX

Job Description: What You Will Do

As a Rigging TD (Rigger), you are crucial to developing the control systems (rigs) that allow digital characters, creatures, props, and vehicles to be animated.

Core Role: Design and build high-quality animation rigs for use in feature films.
Problem Solver: Find both technical and creative solutions to build the best rigs for the production’s specific needs.
Collaboration: Work closely with Creature Supervisors and Animation Leads to ensure the rigging solutions are the most suitable for the project.
Support: Provide ongoing support for the rigs you develop.

Qualifications: What You Need

Must Haves (Essential Requirements):
- Experience: A minimum of 4 years of professional experience working on VFX feature films or in the Gaming industry.
- Software: Complete proficiency in Maya.
- Technical Comfort: Comfortable handling the more technical and complex aspects of building character and creature rigs.
- Programming: Strong programming or scripting skills, with a preference for Python.
- Artistic Skills: Strong visual judgment and artistic ability.
Nice to Haves (Desirable Skills):
- Pipeline Knowledge: Familiarity with the typical issues and workflows in a post-production environment, especially one that uses many creatures (creature heavy).
- Facial Rigging: Significant experience specifically in building complex facial rigs.
- CFX Knowledge: Understanding of Creature FX areas, including setting up cloth, hair, and muscle/skin systems.
- TD Background: A solid general Technical Director background.
- Operating Systems: Understanding of Linux/Unix operating systems.
About You (Personal Qualities)
- Initiative: Organized, proactive, and able to start tasks independently (self-starter).
- Teamwork: A team player with clear communication skills and a strong desire to collaborate.
- Adaptability: Flexible and willing to learn new tools and techniques, including DNEG’s own proprietary software.
- Pressure Management: Able to remain calm under pressure and committed to meeting production deadlines.
- Attitude: A positive and constructive “can-do” approach.
What DNEG Offers
- Stability: Stable, long-term employment.
- Team: Join a friendly and enthusiastic team environment.
- Flexibility: Opportunity to work from home.
- Compensation: Competitive salary.
- Projects: Work on exciting, high-profile projects.
- Environment: Work within a large, global company—one of the biggest in the VFX industry.