Junior Rigger

Role Overview
We are looking for a motivated Junior Rigger to join our technical character team. You will work closely with Modelers and Animators to create robust, efficient rigs for characters, vehicles, and props. This is a great opportunity for a junior artist to learn high-end studio pipelines under the mentorship of senior leads.
Key Responsibilities

• Rig Construction: Create and maintain basic to mid-level rigs for props, environment assets, and background characters.
• Deformations: Execute high-quality skinning and weighting to ensure smooth mesh deformations.
• Troubleshooting: Address technical issues with rigs as they arise in the animation pipeline.
• Collaboration: Work with the Modeling department to ensure topology is "rig-ready" and with Animators to ensure controls are intuitive.

Technical Requirements

• Software Proficiency: Strong foundational knowledge of Autodesk Maya (industry standard). Knowledge of Blender.
• Scripting: Basic to intermediate knowledge of Python or PyMEL/MEL.
• Anatomy: A solid understanding of human and animal anatomy, including how joints move and muscles deform.

Key Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving: A "technical artist" mindset—finding creative solutions to mechanical constraints.
• Receptiveness: Ability to take direction and constructive feedback from Senior Riggers and Leads.
• Organization: Ability to manage files and naming conventions strictly according to studio standards.

Experience- 1-2 years

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person