Website AGBO
AGBO, the artist-led, Academy Award-winning studio founded by directors Anthony & Joe Russo, is on a mission to create innovative story universes across film, TV, and digital platforms. Recent hits include Everything Everywhere All At Once, Citadel (Amazon), The Gray Man (Netflix), Extraction & Extraction 2, and The Electric State.
We’re looking for a talented Rigging Artist to join our VFX team and bring characters and creatures to life with cutting-edge rigs.
Job Overview : Rigging Artist
| Feature | Details |
| Company | AGBO |
| Role | Rigging Artist |
| Industry | VFX, Feature Film, & Episodic TV |
| Location | Los Angeles (Preferred) or Remote (U.S.) |
| Experience Level | 5+ years (Senior/Mid-level) |
| Key Software | Maya, Houdini, or Blender |
| Core Focus | Character/creature rigs, deformation, & pipeline automation |
What You’ll Do:
- Design & build sophisticated character and creature rigs using Maya, Houdini, Blender, or similar tools.
- Create skeletons, muscle systems, deformations, control rigs, and facial rigs for expressive animation.
- Implement realistic body mechanics: joint limits, muscle simulations, cloth, hair, and secondary animations.
- Prepare characters for animation via skinning & weighting to ensure natural movement.
- Use scripting & automation to streamline rigging processes and solve technical challenges.
- Collaborate with animators, modelers, and other departments to meet artistic and technical standards.
- Document rigs for smooth handover and mentor junior rigging artists.
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging tools.
Who We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years of experience as a Rigging Artist in animation or VFX with a strong portfolio/demo reel.
- Proficiency in Maya or Blender, strong understanding of anatomy, kinematics, and character movement.
- Creative problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Leadership and mentorship experience is a plus.
- Metahuman experience is a bonus.
- Familiarity with Python or scripting for automation is a plus.
Additional Info:
- Temporary position with potential for extension.
- Remote candidates considered, but preference for Los Angeles-based artists.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Expression of Interest role – you will be contacted when opportunities arise.
How to Apply: If you are ready to bring your technical artistry to AGBO, please submit your resume, portfolio, or demo reel, and a brief cover letter through our application portal. We look forward to seeing your work!
To apply for this job please visit agbo.breezy.hr.