Rigger Mid/Senior - London

Crafty Apes is a high-end global visual effects company specializing in photoreal VFX. Established in 2011, Crafty Apes operates offices in Canada, the UK, the US, and Australia with employees working remotely across the globe. Our mission is to bring our clients’ visions to life through exceptional visual effects for film, episodic content, and commercials.

We are seeking a talented and technical Rigger to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Mid to Senior level artist to contribute to our visual effects pipeline, building robust and efficient character and prop rigs that meet the technical and aesthetic standards of our high-end projects.

The Rigger will be responsible for creating, testing, and maintaining animation rigs for a variety of assets, including complex characters, creatures, and mechanical props. You will work closely with the Animation, Modeling, and FX departments to ensure rigs are stable, user-friendly, and capable of meeting the performance requirements of our shots.

What you would do:

• Build high-quality, efficient, and scalable rigs for characters, creatures, and hard-surface props.
• Develop and maintain rigging tools and scripts to automate and optimize the rigging process within the production pipeline.
• Collaborate closely with the Modeling and Animation teams to ensure clean topology and satisfying deformation that meets animation needs.
• Skinning and weight-painting assets to ensure fluid and natural movement.
• Actively participate in the review process, taking feedback from Supervisors and Leads to iterate on rig performance.
• Troubleshoot rigging and deformation issues during production, providing quick and effective solutions.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation, adhering to the studio’s pipeline standards.

What you need:

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Rigger in a VFX, feature film, or high-end episodic production environment.
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard software (Maya) and deep understanding of rigging toolsets.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, skinning techniques, and cloth/muscle simulation integration.
• Proficient in scripting for pipeline automation and tool development (Python is essential; MEL is a plus).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

How to Apply:

If you are a talented Rigger looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV/Reel, detailed filmography/project list, and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and career aspirations.

Crafty Apes Australia is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.