AGBO Hiring: Rigging Artist ( Los Angeles, CA)
$110k - $170kAGBO
AGBO, the artist-led, Academy Award-winning studio founded by directors Anthony & Joe Russo, is on a mission to create innovative story universes across film, TV, and digital platforms. Recent hits include Everything Everywhere All At Once , Citadel (Amazon), The Gray Man (Netflix), Extraction & Extraction 2 , and The Electric State .
We’re looking for a talented Rigging Artist to join our VFX team and bring characters and creatures to life with cutting-edge rigs .
Job Overview : Rigging Artist
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CompanyAGBO
RoleRigging Artist
IndustryVFX, Feature Film, & Episodic TV
LocationLos Angeles (Preferred) or Remote (U.S.)
Experience Level5+ years (Senior/Mid-level)
Key SoftwareMaya, Houdini, or Blender
Core FocusCharacter/creature rigs, deformation, & pipeline automation
What You’ll Do:
- Design & build sophisticated character and creature rigs using Maya, Houdini, Blender , or similar tools.
- Create skeletons, muscle systems, deformations, control rigs, and facial rigs for expressive animation.
- Implement realistic body mechanics: joint limits, muscle simulations, cloth, hair, and secondary animations.
- Prepare characters for animation via skinning & weighting to ensure natural movement.
- Use scripting & automation to streamline rigging processes and solve technical challenges.
- Collaborate with animators, modelers, and other departments to meet artistic and technical standards .
- Document rigs for smooth handover and mentor junior rigging artists.
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging tools.
Who We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years of experience as a Rigging Artist in animation or VFX with a strong portfolio/demo reel.
- Proficiency in Maya or Blender , strong understanding of anatomy, kinematics, and character movement.
- Creative problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Leadership and mentorship experience is a plus.
- Metahuman experience is a bonus.
- Familiarity with Python or scripting for automation is a plus.
Additional Info:
- Temporary position with potential for extension.
- Remote candidates considered, but preference for Los Angeles-based artists.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Expression of Interest role – you will be contacted when opportunities arise.
How to Apply: If you are ready to bring your technical artistry to AGBO, please submit your resume, portfolio, or demo reel, and a brief cover letter through our application portal. We look forward to seeing your work!
Vacancy posted 17 days ago
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