Job Description

Function

CG

Office Location

Toronto

Business

Brown Bag

Type of Position

At Brown Bag Films, our motto is simple: "We Love Animation(TM)." And we mean it -- we put our artists at the heart of everything we do. As one of the most creatively driven animation studios, we are passionate about creating high-quality, engaging content for kids and families everywhere.




We are looking for candidates who have a strong artistic eye and technical proficiency, with proven experience in creating high-quality digital rigs. This is a short-term contract opportunity.




Purpose: Why you're here at Brown Bag Films




- To rig allocated characters, props and environments for the designated show, in line with the workflow and pipeline needs and to a consistent style and the quality level required.


- To contribute to the development of the rigging tools and workflows (Senior and Lead).


- To coach and develop the work of other Riggers in the team, problem solving as appropriate (Lead only).




Delivery: What you produce




- Character, prop and set rigs


- Rigging Tools.




Measurements: How we measure it




- Completion of tasks within agreed schedule.


- Handling of revisions and tweaks effectively.


- Team development & technical capability (Lead only).

Key Responsibilities

- Designing, creating, testing and maintaining character set ups.


- Collaborating with animators to design motion controls.


- Creating secondary dynamics systems to aid animation.


- Providing technical feedback to modelling department to ensure topology meets deformation requirements.


- Working with production management to prioritize tasks.


- Troubleshooting problems with rigs in production.


- Performing technical checks and quality control on overseas and in-house assets.


- Ensuring outsource partner has clear direction on BBF rigging requirements.

Key Requirements

- Working knowledge of CG pipeline and animation environment.


- Working as a Rigger (or similar position) in either broadcast or feature film work. With asset tracking systems (e.g. shotgun) (desirable).


- Understands the core skills of rigging in Maya & is able to operate in the environment.


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Why work with us?




Perks! Perks! Perks! Not only is 9 Story Media Group / Brown Bag Films an amazing place full of artists, animators and creators from all corners of the industry, but we focus on helping staff grow and develop in their careers and make them long time team members.




Our Toronto office can be found in the cool and trendy Liberty Village with over 200 artists working on award winning animated children's content. You will benefit from a competitive compensation package, interesting work and a fun/supportive work environment.




Applicants need to be legally eligible to work in Ontario.




We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.




9 Story Media takes diversity and inclusion seriously and we are committed to ensuring equity in the recruitment process. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, Racialized and LGBT2SQ+ communities, candidates from a range of ages and religious beliefs and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Should you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please let us know your requirements when contacted.




As a company, we deliver high-quality kids' content, and we seek to have diverse characters so that all our audience feels represented. We also want the same for our own workforce, and 9 Story Media is committed to looking for all kinds of talent to build a diverse workforce in which all identities are represented and respected.

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