Rigging TD

2 Months ago • 7 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Flying Bark Productions seeks a seasoned Rigging TD to join its Sydney studio. Responsibilities include creating, revising, and maintaining rigged assets for animation projects; ensuring assets meet technical and aesthetic standards; providing support and troubleshooting for animators and other TDs; and collaborating with directors and supervisors. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years' experience in animation or VFX, a deep understanding of Maya, Python (Maya API a plus), and proven skills in tool creation and code automation (auto-riggers, UIs, custom deformers). The role involves overseeing character, set piece, and prop rigging throughout the animation pipeline. The studio offers a hybrid work model and a fun, supportive work environment.
Must have:
  • 7+ years experience in animation/VFX
  • Proficiency in Maya & Python
  • Deep understanding of rigging principles
  • Experience with tool creation and automation
  • Excellent communication skills
Perks:
  • Daily breakfast
  • State-of-the-art studio
  • Social events (movie nights, etc.)
  • Hybrid work model
  • Career development opportunities
  • Mental health resources

Job Details

Flying Bark Productions is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling. We are working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Stranger Things animated series, as well as our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan. 

 

*Prioritising candidates based in Sydney or Australia, no remote opportunities available*


We are looking for a seasoned Rigging TD who can work from our beautiful Sydney studio and has a passion for storytelling and pushing the envelope with their work.


About the role:

  • Create, revise, maintain and support the required rigged assets, responding to guidance and review notes from the Director/s as well as creative and technical supervisors;
  • Ensure that rigged assets meet standards and specifications with respect to appearance and aesthetics, user interface, performance, robustness & technical benchmarks.

 

About you:

  • A thorough understanding of controls, deformation and anatomy;
  • 7+ years experience in the animation or VFX industry as a lead / senior Rigger or similar (Character TD , CFX TD etc);
  • Oversee the characters, set pieces and props rigging through the animation pipeline
  • Provide support to, & troubleshoot for, users (other Technical Directors and Animators) who make use of the rigged assets;
  • Be an excellent communicator;
  • Have up to date and in depth knowledge of Maya;
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Python (experience with Maya API a plus);
  • Demonstrate tool creation and code automation (auto riggers, UIs, custom deformers,  etc);
  • Be able to develop techniques and processes to solve rigging production challenges.

 

What do we do? 

Flying Bark Productions is a renowned independent producer of family-focused animation entertainment. For over 50 years, our 2D and 3D production facility has created award-winning feature films and TV series. 


Why work with us? 

  • We work on some pretty cool projects - check out our website: https://www.flyingbark.com.au/ 
  • We have an industry leading studio space in Alexandria, complete with a cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room, and state of the art animation facilities. 
  • Breakfast is served daily - on us! 
  • We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar! 
  • The Barkers have big hearts too, with our Paws for a Cause fundraising arm raising much needed funds for charities such as Beyond Blue, RSPCA and the Cancer Council. 
  • We love dogs and you will often see some of our regular fluffy companions in the studio. 
  • We have a hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days on offer.
  •  Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever possible. 
  • Our employees say our culture is the best they've ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated! 
  • You'll have access to mental health resources and free counselling via our Employee Assistance Provider Support Act. 

 

Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About The Company

Flying Bark Productions Pty Ltd is internationally recognized as Australia’s leading producer of quality children’s animated entertainment, known for its high quality film and television properties ranging from pre-school to young adult.


The mission of Flying Bark Productions is to create great animated entertainment for children. We employ Australia’s top talents in animation, the visual arts, screen writing and composing to produce a diverse and enchanted range of feature films, television programs and new media products.

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