Assistant Professor - 3D Animation

Role Overview

The Rigging & 3D Animation Faculty will be responsible for teaching core skills in character

rigging, body mechanics, acting animation, and production workflows. The role focuses on

building strong foundations in rig creation and high-quality 3D animation performance for

students.

Key Responsibilities

A. Teaching & Skill Development

• Conduct classes, labs, and demonstrations in:

• Character Rigging (biped, quadruped, facial rigs)

• Body Mechanics Animation

• Acting & Performance Animation

• Creature Animation (preferred)

• Skinning, weight painting, and deformation

• Rig testing and pipeline fundamentals

• Prepare teaching material, assignments, and assessments.

B. Student Mentoring & Project Supervision

• Guide students in rigging-based projects and 3D animation assignments.

• Assist students in creating strong demo reels for internships and placements.

• Mentor teams for film projects, competitions, and industry events.

C. Curriculum & Academic Development

• Suggest updates to rigging and animation modules as per industry standards.

• Integrate new tools, plugins, and workflows used in modern studios.

D. Departmental Support

• Support events, masterclasses, exhibitions, and industry interactions.

• Contribute to academic documentation and quality assurance processes.

3. Required Skills & Software Expertise

Strong working knowledge of:

Autodesk Maya (primary)

Rigging Tools: Advanced Skeleton, mGear, or custom rig workflows

Deformation & Skinning techniques

Animation principles, timing, posing, and performance

Basic Python/MEL scripting is an added advantage.

Understanding of production pipeline and troubleshooting.

4. Qualifications

• Master's degree in Animation / Design / Fine Arts / related field.

• Minimum 25 years of industry experience in rigging and/or 3D animation.

• Teaching experience preferred but not mandatory.

5. Desirable Attributes

• Passion for teaching and mentoring.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and creative thinking.

• Ability to keep up with industry trends and evolving rigging workflows.