SENIOR CHARACTER RIGGER - MONTREAL

RLT is seeking a Senior Character Rigger for our client, a multi-award-winning Feature and TV animation studio in Montreal. Want to have a six-month adventure basking in French Canadian culture while working on an animated feature film with a great team? Email us at [email protected].

About this role/project…

• Starts ASAP and is a 6-month, full-time contract position
• Hybrid work schedule (In-studio Tue/Wed/Thur, Work from Home Mon/Fri)
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Montreal (sorry, no REMOTE outside of Montreal)
• Relo provided
• Benefits package provided
• Please note that Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents will be considered in priority

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s (BA) degree from accredited four-year college or university or equivalent experience
• Minimum two (2) years of rigging experience (or equivalent)
• A strong understanding of animation and modeling workflows
• A strong understanding of human and animal form and biomechanics
• Excellent knowledge of Maya, with a strong understanding of the dependency graph, utility nodes, and the use of expressions
• Working knowledge of MEL is preferred
• Working knowledge of Python is a must
• Knowledge of the C API is not required but is a distinct advantage
• A general understanding of the principles of animation. Must be able to think like an animator when considering how rigs will move.
• Prior animation experience is a plus

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity and are open to moving to Montreal for an adventure, please email us at [email protected] and include your Resume and Reel.

If you fit the criteria, we will come back to you with next steps. Thank you - www.rachellelewis.com

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