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Job Summary:
Please note this is a hybrid position and requires working from our Sydney studio for part of the week. This is not a remote role.
Are you a Rigging Artist interested in joining our Sydney team? We seek Riggers to work on creative, stylized characters for upcoming projects. The Rigging Artist will collaborate with various departments to develop, implement, and maintain character and prop assets for Layout and Animation.
What You'll Do:
* Produce complex, production-ready rigs of high quality based on provided briefs.
* Collaborate with the Modeling Department to ensure models meet rigging and performance standards.
* Work with Animators to develop and prototype rigs for diverse creative and technical needs.
* Support rigs throughout the animation pipeline and develop supplementary tools and processes.
* Utilize artistic skills and software proficiency to refine shapes and models, enhancing inter-departmental feedback loops.
What You'll Need:
* 3+ years' experience in feature animation, VFX, or animated TV, focusing on Rigging.
* Proficiency with Maya and a node-oriented problem-solving approach.
* Proficiency with Python and ability to navigate large codebases or willingness to learn quickly.
* Strong troubleshooting skills and effective communication during rig support phases.
* Ability to work precisely or creatively as per the brief.
* Willingness to learn and share knowledge in a professional development environment.
Preferred Skills:
* Knowledge of trigonometry and linear algebra.
* Experience with character-related simulation, cloth simulation, and C++ is a plus.
This role is based in Sydney, Australia, with a hybrid work model (minimum 3 days in the office per week).
Our benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, family benefits, paid leave, and more. Details here.
Netflix values inclusion and strives for a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If accommodations are needed during the hiring process, please contact your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected categories.
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