Rigging Supervisor - 3D

At Mainframe Studios, we’re creators first. We eat creative and technical challenges for breakfast and come back for more. We’ve been doing this for 25+ years, and we’re still going strong. From our artists to our technical and production folks, everyone is passionate about collaborating on some kickass projects. With partners like Mattel, Netflix, DreamWorks, Sony, Silvergate, and Nickelodeon, it's no wonder we’ve established ourselves as a creative force to be reckoned with.

In crewing our shows, Mainframe Studios values the strength in the diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. We welcome and encourage applicants who bring new perspectives and experiences to our teams. We strongly encourage people from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, and Indigenous communities and those with diverse abilities to apply.

WE WANT YOU (and your mad skills)! 

Reporting to the Studio CG Supervisor, the Rigging Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Rigging Department and working with the Studio CG Supervisor to drive pipeline development. The Rigging Supervisor will support show Supervisors, provide mentorship for Rigging Department resources, and all the while, ensuring quality standards are met.

This role will require multiple days in the office per week.

In this role you will:

• Supervise the development of the rigging pipeline for film and TV productions.  Identifying targets/goals to accomplish the desired results.


• Oversee the successful build of all rigs, for each production.


• Supervise the development of leading-edge proprietary tools/plugins/scripts used in CG production.


• Evaluate and recommends relevant external plugins/scripts.


• Review rigging related production schedules and materials with Lead Rigging Artists.


• Continuously communicate with key stakeholders and team members any relevant information that assists in providing a clear strategy moving forward or helps with decision making.


• Oversee all of the technical requirements of a specific production; works with producers, directors, and department supervisors to determine these needs.


• Evaluate any issues that may arise in the rigging and weighting of creatures, and mentors Rigging Artists in finding efficient and effective solutions.


• Implement and maintains methods for rigging, modeling geometry and weighting that meet production requirements and quality standards.


• Work in consultation with the Studio CG Supervisor to ensure department resources are utilized efficiently and managed effectively across productions in order to meet production needs.


• Work with the Lead FX Artists to assure the FX department’s needs are met.


• Work with the Lead Rigging Arists to assure the Previs, Layout and Animation department’s needs are met.


• Assists in identifying when recruiting is necessary in accordance with Production schedules and budgets.
  

Need to have:

• 6+ years production experience.


• Prior experience managing a large group within a supervisory role.


• A thorough understanding of geometry creation, weighting and skeleton rigging and simulations.


• Clear understanding of character rigging methodologies and good understanding of automating processes for animation rigging.


• Anatomical knowledge is a necessity.


• Must be able to work within the imposed budget and schedule constraints.


• Deductive methodology with proven application of problem solving skills
  

Software you will use:

• Maya

Nice to have:

• Degree and/or diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience.


• Advanced degree in Computing Science, Mathematics, Physics or related disciplines
  

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