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Create fully scripted rigs and refine them according to animation and lighting needs Prototype, implement and refine puppet (skeleton),
Create fully scripted rigs and refine them according to animation and lighting needs Prototype, implement and refine puppet (skeleton),
The multi-Oscar-winning creative Film & Episodic studio, at Framestore has worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.
Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.
Senior Rigging Technical Directors are responsible for designing, creating and maintaining highly accurate and efficient rigs for high end visual effects films. Riggers work closely with Modelers and Animators to develop and refine rigs that meet the specific requirements of a VFX pipeline.
Responsibilities
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Create fully scripted rigs and refine them according to animation and lighting needs
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Prototype, implement and refine puppet (skeleton), cloth (deformer based) or mechanical rigs
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Troubleshoot and fix rig issues, collect artistic feedback and fine tune rig behaviour
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Become a proficient user and contributor of the extensive rigging tool-set
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Create simple tools to help animation workflow and rig interaction
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Work within the pipeline and rigging standards
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Meet delivery deadlines under production constraints
Requirements
~1 min read5 years of VFX production experience
Maya rigging (full body/facial)
A passion for creating believable CG characters and the requisite attention to detail
Advanced Python or Mel, GUI scripting and the ability to follow strict coding standards
Experience with full scripted modular/functional rigging
Analytical and artistic skills, creativity and visual problem solving
Team work, communication and time management skills
The ability to write technical documentation and present your work (wiki, screen cap etc.)
Basic knowledge of anatomy for bipeds and quadrupeds, skeletons and muscles
A good understanding of constraints and deformers, how they work and their limitations
Facial anatomy, realistic eye and mouth rigs, Facs breakdown
Life drawing or organic modeling especially human anatomy
Basic knowledge of dynamics (Maya Hair, Comet, nCloth, nParticle etc.)
Strong maths background, especially matrix maths and geometry algorithms
C or C++ programming Maya plugins
Experience with body motion capture: rig hookups, offset rigs, re-targeting etc
Our Melbourne studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry, accessible toilets, and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.
To apply, please complete the linked application form or email your resume and portfolio to recruiters@framestore.com with the subject line: [Senior Rigging TD - Melbourne].
We review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know—we are happy to accommodate your needs.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- May 26, 2026
- Last seen
- May 28, 2026
Posting Health
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- 51%
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- May 26, 2026
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