Rigging Supervisor - Expression of Interest

Les Films Sony Imageworks is located on unceded and traditional territories of the Kanien'keha:ka (Mohawk) people.  

Les Films Sony Imageworks Québec Inc.

700 Rue Saint-Hubert, Suite 400, Montreal QC HY2 0C1

Project based, Full Time

Language in work environment - Excellent communication skills in both French and English to deal with global aspects of business

Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable

Supervising riggers interface with production for all asset needs related to rigging and animation. Supervisors inform and deliberate on asset decisions with clients and the other department heads on the production. Supervisors manage the entire rigging team including the lead, if applicable. Supervising riggers are required in all production touchbases, rounds, and client reviews. Supervising riggers will schedule and run internal rigging rounds as they see fit. Supervisors will work closely with the head of animation for the production to establish the animation style and language. Supervisors will establish priorities and deadlines for all assets, including casting amongst the team. Supervising riggers bid all asset work for the show.

• 10+ years of production experience at a 3D studio
• In depth knowledge of all aspects of rigging
• Expert sculpting ability for corrective blendshapes and/or facial shapes/phonemes
• Experience in Linux environment including shell navigation and scripting
• 3-5 years of leadership experience at a feature 3D studio
• Managing a large rigging team
• Strong communication skills both with clients and other internal departments

• Leadership experience on both CG feature animation and Live Action VFX
• On set FACS acquisition experience
• Significant bidding experience on feature films

Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specific role.

We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.

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