Rigger

About the role

Pixel Zoo is looking for a Rigger to bring characters, creatures and objects to life through rigging. You will work in a dynamic, creative team with animators, modellers and directors to make animated content that is both visually striking and technically efficient. The studio is located in North Lakes, a northern Brisbane suburb with public transport nearby.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain rigs for characters, creatures and objects using rigging principles and Maya.
• Write and maintain scripts in IDEs such as PyCharm or VSCode to automate and optimise rigging workflows.
• Deliver high-quality rigs on time, meeting project timelines and production schedules.
• Work with modellers and animators so rigs are intuitive and easy to animate, and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Collaborate with directors and colleagues, taking part in creative and technical discussions and applying feedback.
• Follow studio policies and guidelines.

Required profile

• Demonstrated ability as a rigger in Maya.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot rigging and animation issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for building robust, intuitive rigs.

Required skills

• Rigging in Maya.
• Maya scripting, with experience using PyCharm or VSCode.

To apply, send your CV and a showreel or portfolio by email; questions can also be asked about the position or the studio.