CrawlJobs Logo

Junior Rigging Artist

Canada, Vancouver 63130.86 CAD / Year · Job Posted July 03, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of Maya
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience delivering tasks under deadlines
  • Basic anatomy knowledge

Nice to have

  • Python experience is a plus
  • Knowledge of version control systems like GIT is a plus
  • Cloth, Hair & Muscle experience is a plus

What we offer

  • Direct deposit
  • Generous benefits package
  • Continuous learning opportunities
  • Mentorship
  • Empowering professional goals

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Similar Jobs for

Junior Rigging Artist

8 matching positions

Senior Rigging Artist

The Senior Rigging Artist role is the pinnacle of expertise in our animation pro...
Location
Location
Canada , Vancouver
Salary
Salary:
80730.00 CAD / Year
iconcreativestudio.com Logo
ICON Creative Studio
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Have at least 5 years of related experience
  • Expert knowledge of Maya
  • Strong Python knowledge is required
  • Proficient knowledge of version control systems like GIT
  • Strong understanding of human & animal anatomy
  • Strong understanding of kinematics for both organic anatomy & mechanical systems
  • Experience delivering tasks under deadlines
  • Experience in an episodic production or feature animation environment
  • Proficient with Cloth & Hair tools
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Tackle the most challenging rigging tasks on the show, showcasing a depth of expertise in solving complex rigging problems
  • Set and maintain the highest standards for rigging quality, influencing and elevating the overall output of the rigging team
  • Provide guidance and assistance to Mid and Junior Rigging artists, helping them navigate technical challenges and fostering their professional growth
  • Act as a mentor, sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience to enhance the skills of the entire rigging team
  • Write and maintain scripts for the rigging department and specific show requirements, contributing to the development of tools that optimize workflow efficiency
  • Demonstrate technical leadership by staying ahead of industry trends, adopting new technologies, and contributing to the department's technical evolution
  • Work autonomously on complex tasks, demonstrating the ability to handle difficult rigging challenges with minimal supervision
  • Exhibit a proactive and self-driven approach to problem-solving, ensuring the timely and successful resolution of technical issues
  • Actively participate in all necessary meetings, ensuring punctuality and contributing valuable insights to the decision-making process
  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment by maintaining politeness, respect, and openness to comments and criticism in all interactions
What we offer
What we offer
  • Direct deposit
  • Generous benefits package
  • Continuous learning opportunities
  • Mentorship
  • Flexibility
  • Autonomy
  • Supportive workplace culture
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Intermediate Rigging Artist

As an Intermediate Rigging Artist, you will rig a variety of characters, props, ...
Location
Location
Canada , Vancouver
Salary
Salary:
50000.00 - 90000.00 CAD / Year
iconcreativestudio.com Logo
ICON Creative Studio
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Have at least 1 year of related experience
  • Strong knowledge of Maya
  • Descent Python knowledge is required
  • Basic nCloth and nHair knowledge is required
  • Knowledge of GIT a plus
  • Experience delivering tasks under deadlines
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Rig characters, props, and vehicles proficiently, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of rigging principles and techniques
  • Achieve a higher quality of work at an accelerated pace compared to Junior Rigging standards
  • Collaborate closely with Senior Riggers to further enhance your skills, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
  • Expand coding abilities to contribute to departmental development efforts and address technical challenges
  • Stay on top of industry advancements and emerging technologies to bring innovative solutions to rigging processes
  • Maintain regular and open communication with the Lead Rigger, providing updates on project status, challenges, and solutions
  • Participate actively in all relevant meetings, ensuring punctuality and engagement
  • Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving, taking the initiative to address challenges and optimize rigging workflows
  • Assist Junior Riggers in troubleshooting and problem resolution, sharing knowledge to promote team success
  • Exhibit leadership qualities by fostering a positive work environment, emphasizing teamwork, and promoting a constructive atmosphere
What we offer
What we offer
  • Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package
  • Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Creature Technical Director (Rigging)

We are looking for an outstanding artist to join our Creature team. As a Senior ...
Location
Location
Canada , Vancouver
Salary
Salary:
112200.00 - 143600.00 CAD / Year
disney.com Logo
Disney
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 5+ years meaningful professional experience and a Bachelor's degree in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field
  • or, an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience as Maya rigger for assets in digital animation, visual effects, games, or commercials
  • Experience setting up and running a variety of simulation shotwork
  • Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping
  • Positive demeanour and a phenomenal teammate, with good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficiency with Linux, Maya, and Houdini
  • Experience with python scripting
  • Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Build high quality, hero creature rigging and skinning in Maya
  • Set up and run cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, muscle simulations
  • Troubleshoot creature rigging and pipeline issues for artists in other departments
  • Mentor junior character artists and help them develop their skills
  • Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya
  • Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as needed
  • Special projects as necessary
What we offer
What we offer
  • A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Creature Development Supervisor

We are looking for a Creature TD Supervisor who reflects the innovative spirit, ...
Location
Location
India , Mumbai
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
disney.com Logo
Disney
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 10+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Fluent in Maya
  • 4+ years experience as Maya rigger for advanced hero assets in digital animation, visual effects, games, commercials
  • Experience producing CG characters and creatures for visual media
  • Experience in corrective sculpting, understanding of anatomy and enveloping
  • Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience with Python scripting
  • Proficiency with Linux
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Supervise teams for the set-up of creature pipeline, implementation and supervision of the creature technical director artist group including rigging, simulations (muscle, hair, plus simulations), destruction and crowds when applicable
  • Triage and troubleshooting related to assets/setups across disciplines
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and provide recommendations
  • Work with the technical management department to suggest technical advancements and tools to create efficiencies
  • Partner with the Production and Bidding team to create accurate bids and schedules
  • Delegate assignments and act as the creative, technical, and morale lead for the creature technical director team
  • Provide constructive feedback on crew performance, making recommendations and resolving issues
  • Mentor junior level and newly hired creature technical directors
  • Works with the Production team representative and Animation/Modeling supervisor to determine the creature set up requirements
  • Works with the CG Supervisor and R&D in the assessment of software needs and requirements for asset set-up and simulation
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Branch Manager

Come and join us as a results driven Branch Manager to deliver sales and exceed ...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Lymington
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
cityplumbing.co.uk Logo
City Plumbing
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • A great positive attitude
  • Enjoy customer interaction
  • Management Experience
  • Safe Practices
  • Forward Thinking
  • Tenacity and resilience
  • A pro-active approach to sales, with a strong desire and ability to win and grow new business
  • Experience of customer relationship management and developing a true partnership approach
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self confident and self motivated, with the ability to work on own initiative or as part of a wider team
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Effective management of the team and resource
  • Setting the standard of a sales orientated culture
  • Delivering against sales and customer demands while maximising profitability
  • Maximising margin and net profit
  • Keeping everyone safe
  • Build and maintain relationships with new and existing trade and retail customers
  • Ability to interpret and analyse financial and statistical information
What we offer
What we offer
  • Bonus
  • Discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers
  • Life assurance
  • Extended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and more
  • Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each other
  • Complete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages development
  • Financial education and loans
  • Flexible working options
  • A business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true self
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Guest Environment Expert

Our jobs aren’t just about giving guests a clean room and a freshly made bed. In...
Location
Location
United States , Poughkeepsie
Salary
Salary:
18.00 USD / Hour
https://www.marriott.com Logo
Marriott Bonvoy
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Ensuring a safe work place
  • following company policies and procedures
  • maintaining confidentiality
  • upholding quality standards
  • ensuring professional uniform, personal appearance, and communications
  • ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended time
  • ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Delivering guest requests
  • stocking carts
  • cleaning rooms and public spaces
  • maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the whole hotel
  • Parttime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Project Engineer

Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced Project Engineer to join their...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Dartford
Salary
Salary:
30000.00 GBP / Year
https://www.office-angels.com Logo
Office Angels
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Proven construction based industry experience, (ideally within Smoke Ventilation/Fire Alarm Systems but not essential)
  • Computer literate with strong reporting and organisational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and manage cross-disciplinary projects
  • Strong time management and decision-making abilities
  • Professional, presentable, and self-motivated
  • Team-oriented with a commitment to exceeding client and colleague expectations
  • Full UK Driving License required, ideally with your own transport
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assist in the development and delivery of Risk and Method Statements
  • Compile detailed project reports covering quality, progress, and issues
  • Measuring up for install jobs and conducting Coordinate on-site deliveries to ensure smooth logistics
  • Support the accounts team with project-related financials and debt collection
  • Monitor project costs and provide financial updates, including profit/loss analysis
  • Communicate effectively with subcontractors and ensure alignment with project goals
  • Manage resources according to the client's program and track project progress
  • Ensure all documentation and certification is accurate, complete, and submitted on time
What we offer
What we offer
  • 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days annual leave at 2 years service
  • Company mobile phone
  • uniform and PPE
  • Life Insurance
  • Private Health Care
  • Pension Scheme
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Sales Assistant

Come and join us as a results driven Sales Assistant on a flexible hours basis t...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Woking
Salary
Salary:
12.71 - 13.93 GBP / Hour
cityplumbing.co.uk Logo
City Plumbing
Expiration Date
September 07, 2026
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • A great positive attitude
  • Teamwork
  • Enjoy customer interaction
  • Flexibility
  • Ideally you’ll have previous experience of selling or assisting customers with purchases, ideally with knowledge of the products associated with our industry - although enthusiasm and a can-do attitude is just as important
  • Flexible with working hours
  • Full, clean driving licence may be required
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Supporting the Branch Manager and Assistant Branch Manager with achieving and exceeding sales targets at optimum margins
  • Ensuring we maintain high standards, creating and maintaining a loyal customer base and providing a first class service
  • Assisting with the general duties within the branch such as serving customers on the trade counter, telesales and ensuring the housekeeping standards are maintained both on the trade counter and warehousing
  • You may be required to take on general driving duties when required
What we offer
What we offer
  • Bonus
  • Discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers
  • Life assurance
  • Extended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and more
  • Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Complete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages development
  • Financial education and loans
  • Flexible working options
  • Parttime
Read More
Arrow Right