This is a freelance position within the New York team, candidates must be available from roughly May to July 2025, and able to work a hybrid schedule with 1-2 office days per week on average. Ideal candidates will be based in the New York area, and must have valid US work authorization.
The Senior Rigging TD role is responsible for designing, creating and maintaining accurate and efficient rigs for high end visual effects projects across episodic and advertising projects.. You’ll collaborate with global teams across multiple projects, contributing to productions at each of our sites. A strong technical foundation, creative problem-solving, and an openness to learning new tools are key to success in this role.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a passion for creating efficient and artist-friendly rigs and a willingness to learn and adapt to our unique pipeline.
What you’ll do
Build and maintain high-quality character, creature, prop, and unconventional rigs using the studio’s proprietary rigging tools
Collaborate closely with animation, modeling, and CFX departments to ensure rigs meet creative and technical needs
Develop and contribute to internal rigging tools, scripts, and workflows for efficiency and scalability
Work with global teams to ensure rig consistency and functionality across multiple projects and sites
Provide mentorship and guidance to rigging artists and other members of the CG team
Stay current with industry rigging techniques and standards. Bringing new perspective to our global team
5+ years of rigging experience in a VFX, animation, or gaming environment
A passion for creating believable CG assets and the requisite attention to detail
Advanced Python scripting experience for tool development and automation
An enthusiasm to solve problems with clarity and efficiency
A good awareness of and insight into interfaces at 3D, GUI and code levels
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working effectively in a team environment
Strong knowledge of anatomy, deformation, and topology best practices
Familiarity with facial rigging workflows
Proven ability to debug, optimize, and maintain complex rigs
You might also have
Experience with modular, data driven rigging systems and animation toolsets
Background in adjacent disciplines such as modeling, animation, or CFX
Knowledge of FACS based facial rigging processes
Knowledge of Houdini, Bifrost and/or Unreal
Strong math background, preferably linear algebra
Understanding of C++ or other compiled languages
Experience with motion capture data and integration into rigs
New York Employees Pay Range: $550 - $850 per day
The posted range describes the minimum to maximum range for this job description in the state of New York. The range is posted in accordance with the New York Pay Transparency Bill. The range for this same position may be lower or higher in markets outside of New York City. Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
Accessibility Statement
Our New York studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry, accessible toilets on all floors, and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Application Process
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The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. You don’t have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If your skills are transferable and you feel like the role is right for you then we encourage you to apply. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered for this role or for other roles that we might have coming up.
Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No individual will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.
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