Lead ToonBoom Rigger

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Blue Zoo Production Full time

We are looking for a talented Lead ToonBoom Rigger for an exciting 2D Production here at Blue Zoo

You will have a strong background in using ToonBoom Harmony and experience in leading rigging teams. You’ll have a passion for problem solving, organisation and finding the optimal balance of functionality, usability and performance in the rigs that your team produces.

Day to Day:

  • Rig characters and props based on provided designs, within a quick turnaround, referring to the animatic
  • Work with a breakdown team to apply drawing swaps and pre-designed poses to the rigs
  • Work with an episodic team of a senior and junior rigger; creating assets for each episode
  • Work closely with the Animation Supervisor to create rigs that are light, mobile and easy for animators to use
  • Set up an effective rigging structure for the show in ToonBoom Harmony, ensuring it adheres to studio pipeline standards
  • Work closely with the Line Producer to provide estimates for rigged asset deliveries, and ensuring rigged assets are delivered on schedule
  • Work closely with the Animation Leads, to ensure that their rig needs are met
  • Ensure that the rigged assets satisfy the show's art style and visual standards
  • Manage and lead a team of Character and Prop Riggers to work collaboratively, efficiently and be able to receive constructive feedback
  • Ensure your team's progression is tracked and visible to production
  • Create documentation to help with the Rigging processes and provide technical demos and user guides to the animation team
  • Work with the 2D Pipeline TD to scope tools that improve performance and reduce errors for the rigging team and animation reuse, in particular
Must Have: Strong experience with rigging, drawing and animating in ToonBoom Harmony Strong experience working within a 2D animation pipeline Experience leading a team to production deadlines Ability to problem solve collaboratively with crew across the pipeline Very clear, efficient, and effective communication skills Proactive and positive approach to resolving issues under pressure Bonus Points: Experience in other fields such as animation, compositing, FX and prop rigging A good eye for visual design An interest in scripting #J-18808-Ljbffr

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