Hasta La Motion!

Specializing in feature film visual effects and animation for international and local producers, Toronto based digital studio, Mr. X Inc. is comprised of a unique and gifted team of artists, filmmakers and programmers devoted to the art, craft and technology of visual story-telling.

Our talented staff, committed to quality above all else, has achieved some of the most original and photo-realistic visual effects and animation seen on film to date. If you have the imagination, talent and drive, then Mr. X is looking for you.

We have an immediate need for a Character Rigging TD on a feature film project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and create animator friendly rigs that work with Maya’s referencing pipeline
• Work with Modeling to create a model that meets technical needs
• Work with R&D to design, debug and evaluate new tools
• Collaborate with animators to design motion controls
• Develop and maintain character motion and deformation systems
• Develop new techniques and processes to solve character production challenges
• Write utility scripts and programs to streamline the setup process
• Communicate information about new tools and techniques to others
• Work with production management to prioritize tasks
• Keep supervisors informed of progress, changes, roadblocks and other critical issues

Qualifications:

• 3 years professional experience rigging characters for animation
• Previous experience Rigging in Houdini
• Excellent MEL scripting capabilities.
• Training in visual arts and understanding of form, geometry and movement
• Knowledge of academics such as linear algebra, trigonometry, geometry, calculus and differential geometry
• Knowledge in programming and software development skills
• Linux experience desired
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to function well in a team environment and be detail oriented

All interested applicants should email their resumes to recruiting@mrxfx.com with the subject reading “Character Rigging TD".



Please include the address of your web portfolio in your resume or send your demo reel to:


Attn: Recruiting/Character Rigging TD
Mr X Inc.
35 McCaul Street, Suite 100
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 1V7


We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.