Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling.

While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that’s doing something different.If you have a passion for rigging, can use Maya, and are comfortable with Mel or Python scripting then we want to hear from you, whether you've just graduated or are looking for new challenges all levels are welcome

Responsibilities:
- Create a full layout and animation character rigs and refine them according to animation, and props rigs as well.




- Supporting rigs as they move through the pipeline and aid with additional deformation fixes for character shot.
- Work within the pipeline and rigging standards.
- Troubleshoot and fix rig issues, collect artistic feedback and fine-tune rig behavior.
- Collaborates with other team members, when it’s necessary.
- Follows supervisor’s and lead's guidance.
- Interacts with production, supervisors, and team in order to problem solve and share information related to assigned tasks.
- Become involved in mentoring apprentices.

Requisitions:
- 0-2 years of professional experience in VFX or animation industries.
- Knowledge of anatomy, kinematics, and physical behaviors.
- Solid understanding of the principles of animation.
- Comfort with Maya environments.
- Strong artistic or/and technical aptitude related to 3D animation is a must.
- Experience in character rigging is a plus.
- High English level desirable.

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📌 Rigging Junior Artist (Madrid)
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📍 Madrid