Rigging Pipeline Supervisor - 3D (BC)

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)!

Join us as a Rigging Pipeline Supervisor, where you'll work closely with our Studio CG Supervisor, Asset Pipeline Supervisor, Rigging Pipeline TD, and CG Supervisors to refine our Maya-based rigging systems. You'll be instrumental in training the rigging team on ExoTools, maintaining quality, and developing tools to improve character animation. Your expertise will directly contribute to the success and innovation of our animation projects.

In this role you will:

• Guide the team in mastering ExoTools, providing mentorship and technical support.
• Keep rigging tools documentation, including ExoTools, clear and up-to-date.
• Enhance the rigging pipeline for improved efficiency, functionality, and speed, with a focus on collaboration across relevant departments with thorough testing.
• Interpret and implement feedback from supervisors, ensuring high-quality standards are met promptly.
• Possess top-tier skills in articulation and deformation.
• Address and solve rigging or deformation issues, aligning with creative goals.
• Evaluate and recommend external plugins/scripts beneficial to our projects.
  

Need to have:

• Required production knowledge of Exotools.
• Proficient in geometry creation, weighting, and skeleton rigging.
• Must have production knowledge of Maya, including its Python API and scripting.
• Comprehensive understanding of UNIX/Linux, procedural, and object-oriented programming languages.
• Skilled in creating Python scripts for task automation.
  

Software you will use:

• Exo Tools
• Maya

Nice to have:

• A degree and/or diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience is an asset.
• Advanced degree in Computing Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related disciplines is an asset.
• 8-10 years of experience working in a professional environment within their discipline is preferred but not required.
  
• Familiarity with Blender and Unreal is a plus.

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Mainframe Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at Mainframe Studios, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and partners. Should you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please let us know your requirements when contacted.