Junior Rigging Artist

Company Overview

ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company, located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC. Our talented team includes specialists across the entire animation pipeline, working alongside creative and management professionals to deliver outstanding animated content.

Known for our commitment to quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered with distributors, broadcasters, and leading streaming platforms worldwide to create and produce noteworthy, impactful projects.

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.

Why work at ICON?

• Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, and Paramount+.


• Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe who have joined us here in British Columbia.


• Work with the latest tools and software, ensuring you're always equipped to do your best work.


• Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions, putting every resource into what’s on-screen.


• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture.


• Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package.


• Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals.

Job Overview

     As a Junior Rigging Artist, you create high-quality rigs for props, sets, vehicles, and characters, adhering to production requirements using in-house tools. This position requires a proactive and collaborative approach, with a commitment to continuous learning and growth through interactions with fellow rigging artists. You will be taking direction from the Lead Rigger, directly collaborating with the rigging team, and absorbing everything from your team and the wider department. You will play a crucial role in contributing to a positive and efficient work environment, actively participating in the collaborative process of bringing animated content to life.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop high-quality rigging solutions for props, sets, vehicles, and characters in accordance with production requirements.


• Utilize in-house rigging software and tools efficiently to produce a variety of rig types.


• 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.


• Actively engage in learning from and collaborating with fellow rigging artists.


• Attend all relevant meetings promptly, actively participating in discussions when your presence is required.


• Maintain a polite and respectful demeanour when working with team members within the rigging department and other departments.


• Display openness to feedback, criticism, and comments, using them as opportunities for improvement.


• 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.


• Demonstrate a proactive attitude by identifying potential challenges in the rigging process and proposing solutions.


• Develop coding abilities to help contribute to the show’s success.


• Cultivate a positive and collaborative work environment by maintaining a constructive and optimistic attitude.


• Uphold a commitment to quality and excellence in all rigging assignments.


• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development by staying updated on industry trends and adopting new techniques.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Maya


• Strong communication skills


• Experience delivering tasks under deadlines


• Basic anatomy knowledge


• Python experience is a plus


• Knowledge of version control systems like GIT is a plus


• Cloth, Hair & Muscle experience is a plus

This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.

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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.

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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.