Icon Creative
Junior Rigging Artist
Vancouver, British Columbia · Junior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
PythonGitControlsMayaCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- Company Overview ICON Creative Studio is Canada's largest independently owned animation entertainment company, located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC.
- We operate from a holistic philosophy, leveraging the unique skill sets of our team members to maximize production efficiency while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.
- Work with the latest tools and software, ensuring you're always equipped to do your best work.
Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality rigging solutions for props, sets, vehicles, and characters in accordance with production requirements.
- Follow direction from Rigging Lead effectively, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
- Collaborate closely with the Rigging Lead to ensure rigs meet the technical and artistic standards of the project.
- Maintain a polite and respectful demeanour when working with team members within the rigging department and other departments.
- Develop the skills to communicate more effectively with the team and with the wider department.
- Develop the skills to prioritize tasks and manage workload efficiently to meet project deadlines.
- Develop coding abilities to help contribute to the show's success.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of Maya
- Experience delivering tasks under deadlines
- Attend all relevant meetings promptly, actively participating in discussions when your presence is required.
- Strong communication skills
- Basic anatomy knowledge
- This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.
- In accordance with British Columbia's pay transparency legislation, the wage displayed reflects the minimum rate established under ICON's collective agreement. Additional compensation may be considered based on experience, qualifications, and project needs, where permitted by the collective agreement.
- ICON Creative Studio is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Nice to have
- Python experience is a plus
- Knowledge of version control systems like GIT is a plus
- Cloth, Hair & Muscle experience is a plus
Skills
- Company Overview
- Why work at ICON?
- Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture.
- Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package.
- Job Overview
Compensation
- Additional compensation may be considered based on experience, qualifications, and project needs, where permitted by the collective agreement.
Benefits
- Actively engage in learning from and collaborating with fellow rigging artists.
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