Rigger

The Rigger is responsible for preparing characters, props and FX assets for animation by adding bone structures and deformers in Toon Boom Harmony. Reporting to the Rigging supervisor and Production Manager, this person ensures that rigged assets meet the quality requirements and production deadlines, while working closely with the design and animation teams.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Add bone structures and deformers to characters, props and FX assets in Toon Boom Harmony to facilitate animation at the required production quality.

•  Adjust designs as needed to meet rigging and animation requirements.

•  Keep software and hardware knowledge current and participate in research and development when required.

•  Ensure the timely production of rigged assets and keep production management informed of progress and potential roadblocks.

•  Update production and tracking documents as required.

•  Collaborate with the rigging team, asset coordinators, designers and other members of the design and animation teams as required.

Profile:

•  Must be a resident of the Province of Ontario.

•  Proficiency in Toon Boom Harmony, including bone structures and deformers.

•  Ability to adjust character, prop and FX assets to support animation requirements.

•  Ability to collaborate effectively with rigging, design and animation teams.

•  Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet production deadlines.

•  Ability to maintain accurate production documentation and communicate progress and potential issues.