Mr. X Inc.
May 26, 2010, 11:20 AM
Character Rigger/TD
Specializing in feature film visual effects and animation for international and local producers, Toronto based digital studio, Mr. X Inc. is comprised of a unique and gifted team of artists, filmmakers and programmers devoted to the art, craft and technology of visual story-telling.
Our talented staff, committed to quality above all else, has achieved some of the most original and photo-realistic visual effects and animation seen on film to date. If you have the imagination, talent and drive, then Mr. X is looking for you.
We have an immediate need for a Character Rigging TD on a feature film project.
Job Responsibilities:
• Design and create animator friendly rigs that work with Maya's referencing pipeline
• Work with Modeling to create a model that meets technical needs
• Work with R&D to design, debug and evaluate new tools
• Collaborate with animators to design motion controls
• Develop and maintain character motion and deformation systems
• Develop new techniques and processes to solve character production challenges
• Write utility scripts and programs to streamline the setup process
• Communicate information about new tools and techniques to others
• Work with production management to prioritize tasks
• Keep supervisors informed of progress, changes, roadblocks and other critical issues
Qualifications:
• 3 years professional experience rigging characters for animation
• Previous experience Rigging in Houdini
• Excellent MEL scripting capabilities.
• Training in visual arts and understanding of form, geometry and movement
• Knowledge of academics such as linear algebra, trigonometry, geometry, calculus and differential geometry
• Knowledge in programming and software development skills
• Linux experience desired
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to function well in a team environment and be detail oriented
All interested applicants should email their resumes to recruiting@mrxfx.com with the subject reading “Character Rigging TD".
Please include the address of your web portfolio in your resume or send your demo reel to:
Attn: Recruiting/Character Rigging TD
Mr X Inc.
35 McCaul Street, Suite 100
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 1V7
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Specializing in feature film visual effects and animation for international and local producers, Toronto based digital studio, Mr. X Inc. is comprised of a unique and gifted team of artists, filmmakers and programmers devoted to the art, craft and technology of visual story-telling.
Our talented staff, committed to quality above all else, has achieved some of the most original and photo-realistic visual effects and animation seen on film to date. If you have the imagination, talent and drive, then Mr. X is looking for you.
We have an immediate need for a Character Rigging TD on a feature film project.
Job Responsibilities:
• Design and create animator friendly rigs that work with Maya's referencing pipeline
• Work with Modeling to create a model that meets technical needs
• Work with R&D to design, debug and evaluate new tools
• Collaborate with animators to design motion controls
• Develop and maintain character motion and deformation systems
• Develop new techniques and processes to solve character production challenges
• Write utility scripts and programs to streamline the setup process
• Communicate information about new tools and techniques to others
• Work with production management to prioritize tasks
• Keep supervisors informed of progress, changes, roadblocks and other critical issues
Qualifications:
• 3 years professional experience rigging characters for animation
• Previous experience Rigging in Houdini
• Excellent MEL scripting capabilities.
• Training in visual arts and understanding of form, geometry and movement
• Knowledge of academics such as linear algebra, trigonometry, geometry, calculus and differential geometry
• Knowledge in programming and software development skills
• Linux experience desired
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to function well in a team environment and be detail oriented
All interested applicants should email their resumes to recruiting@mrxfx.com with the subject reading “Character Rigging TD".
Please include the address of your web portfolio in your resume or send your demo reel to:
Attn: Recruiting/Character Rigging TD
Mr X Inc.
35 McCaul Street, Suite 100
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 1V7
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.