Rigging Supervisor

This is a Full Time Job

Scanline VFX, empowered by Netflix , is an award-winning, global leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide. Founded in 1989, we are a team of over 1000 made up of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. Nowadays, Eyeline Studios, our virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time and AI-powered filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility.

Join us and help build the pixels of the future!

The Rigging Supervisor is responsible for all resources, direction, and output of the rigging department. They attend both show and facility-based planning meetings and determine the direction and priorities of the department to meet the challenges arising from those meetings. They strive for an overall increase in quality for all digital assets while decreasing the learning curve and workflow complexity required to achieve said quality. Manages and oversees all members of the team, and contributes to an increase in their knowledge and skills while fostering a creative and enjoyable working environment

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Overall team management and resource planning such as recruitment, resource allocation, training, development, and performance management
• Collaboratively works with studio leadership; prioritizes and escalates show and overall studio pipeline tasks and solutions
• Develops studio tools and improvements to rigging pipeline as well as sibling departments
• Work with the production team to meet the goals and requirements of asset deliveries, including R&D and rapid prototyping
• Stays up to date with rigging techniques in the industry and plans development when relevant new technology emerges
• Reviews and evaluates the work of artists on the rigging team for both technical and artistic improvements
• Creates documentation and training materials

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Minimum seven (7) years of rigging experience in visual effects for feature films using Maya
• Minimum four (4) years of leadership/management experience
• Excellent knowledge of Python, Maya API, and C++
• 3ds Max experience is a plus
• Excellent knowledge of Maya and animation pipeline workflow
• Experience delivering complete milestones/tasks under tight deadlines
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Great eye for detail, initiative, and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, and elevate members to produce their best work
• Strong creative troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Expert knowledge and understanding of human and creature anatomy

At Scanline VFX, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. We are constantly challenging ourselves to break new ground and exceed expectations. We value curiosity and believe that great ideas come from everyone. As an applicant, know that we are committed to ensuring you receive equal treatment when applying for a career with us.