Rigging Artist Jobs

Join our team! We are an Animated Feature Films production company based in Bahrain seeking talented freelance animators (preferably Indians) to work remotely on our upcoming project. Interested candidates, please send your resume to movies@toonzly.com. hashtag#Animation hashtag#FreelanceOpportunity

Minimum 2+ years of experience working in the animation industry as a Rigging artist. Experience in a variety of rigging techniques, and the ability to optimize performance of rigs. Expert in Autodesk Maya and Unity, with good skills in MEL and Python scripting. Advanced hero character rigging experience with a Autodesk-Unity based pipeline; knowledgeof other game engines a plus. Strong experience working with 3D facial rigging + blend shapes for highly expressive facesincluding subtle expressions. Good communication skills & ability to take direction. A creative problem-solver

1)Must have a Good understanding of shapes, compositions, physical motion,weight and balance.2)Responsible for adding controls to digital characters.3)Strong understanding of 2D and 3D software's like maya,3ds Max, Photoshop, Blender.4) Implement troubleshoot and debug rigging systems.5)Exceptional skills in rigging the human figure to create realistic character animations with motion capture data.6)Bring innovation and resolution to technical problems and challenges throughtout production.7)Artists should thrive under the pressure of deadline - driven environment and work as team.8) Experience implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests.9) Proficient knowledge of code versioning tools such as Git/SVN/BitBuckte, and Jira for Process.

Reporting Relationships:This position report toKey Responsibilities: Responsible for final 3D scene assembly and rendering of elements required to complete visual effectsshots Optimize and troubleshoot lighting and rendering problems Work closely with CG Supervisors to determine best approach to solve 3D challenges and develop final look Work closely with compositors to finish selected shots so that CG elements are seamlessly integrated withlive-action plates Provide Light and Render CG Shots for feature film production Create Pre-Comp shots Ensure shots meet render requirements Collaborate with other sections concerned by lighting work Execute requested corrections by applying an analytic and proactive mind Ensure that the final product aligns with the needs of the client Need to maintain and complete the schedule and quotas given Deliver work within established project targets and the high-quality standards of the companySkills and Experience: Minimum TWO (2) years of VFX experience in modelling and texturing Should be proficient in creating realistic lighting setups Know the scientific principles behind lighting, with know-how of lighting techniques and materials Good understanding of colour theory, perspective and design theory, with strong sense of light and shadow Good knowledge in Image editing software, 3D lighting software and 2D compositing software Capable of using light to enhance the atmosphere, tone, depth and mood of a scene Ability to create colour keys, to indicate a range of colour hues in a scene Capable of using the shader settings to create effects like reflections and wet surfaces appearance Good experience Texture Painting or Look D

Designing, testing, and maintaining character setups, Ensuring character movements are fluid, free of glitches, and believable, Facial target modeling, Testing rigs, and ensuring they hold up in animation