Posted 17 months ago
Rigging Artist
@ Untold Studios
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Untold Studios is hiring a Rigging Artist on a contract basis in Toronto, Ontario, to design, create and maintain character and creature rigs in Maya. The role involves scripting, interface creation and collaboration with production, animators, lighters and modellers. The posted pay range is $85,000 to $130,000 CAD per year, depending on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Design, create and maintain character and creature rigs in Maya
- Support development of rigging workflow and pipeline
- Collaborate with production, animators, lighters and modellers
- Contribute to rigging toolset development
Requirements summary:
- Good knowledge of anatomy
- Working knowledge of scripting and interface creation
- Must be living and eligible to work in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · teamtailor
- Employer posting date
- 2025-06-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-19
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Department | Arts & media |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Untold Studios
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A Creative Studio.
Full company description
We are a creative studio with expertise in VFX, music, originals, motion design and advertising. Founded in 2018 and with studios in London, Los Angeles and Mumbai, we are led by values, driven by creativity and enabled by next-generation technology. Experimental by nature, we collaborate with artists, brands and studios and have received BAFTA, Grammy, VES and Emmy recognitions for excellence in film and craft.
- LinkedIn followers
- 43,724
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 564
- Reported office locations
- London Bridge, London, England, GB
- 8577 Higuera St, Culver City, California 90232, US
- Business categories
- Creative Agency
- Content
- Music
- Advertising
- Culture & Entertainment
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other recorded names
- Untold Studios
- Untold Studios.
- Specialties
- production
- VFX
- originals
- content
- culture
- live
- music
- music video
- advertising
- design
- motion design
- colour
- and innovation
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are a creative studio with expertise in VFX, music, originals, motion design and advertising. Founded in 2018 and with studios in London, Los Angeles and Mumbai, we are led by values, driven by creativity and enabled by next-generation technology. Experimental by nature, we collaborate with artists, brands and studios and have received BAFTA, Grammy, VES and Emmy recognitions for excellence in film and craft.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Media Production |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | London, England |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2018 |
| Specialties | productionVFXoriginalscontentculturelivemusicmusic videoadvertisingdesign |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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What we’re up to at Untold
We’re a creative community. A team of world-class talent with the best creative clients and an exciting future. We are a studio which has our people and our culture at its heart.
Our purpose is to do brilliant creative work, to make content that audiences want to watch. And to have fun while we’re doing it.
The Role
As a Rigging artist you will be responsible for designing, creating and maintaining rigs for characters and creatures alike. You will have good knowledge of anatomy and a working knowledge of scripting and interface creation. You would be passionate and solutions driven, you thrive on innovation and enjoy new challenges. You help ensure Untold Studios is at the forefront of technical innovation.
We are committed to supporting you and your ongoing development. We will work closely with
you to establish your personal progression plan. You are never on your own.You must be living and eligible to work in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for this role.
As Rigging Artist at Untold Studios your responsibilities will include:
● Designing, creating and maintaining effective character rigs in Maya.
● Supporting the development of the rigging workflow and pipeline.
● Collaborating with production, animators, lighters and modellers to ensure that shots are delivered on time at the highest quality.
● Contributing to the development of the rigging toolset.
● Incorporating artistic and technical feedback to improve rig behaviour.
● The ability to multitask, prioritise and manage time efficiently.
● Effectively managing expectations internally.
● The ability to listen to and interpret comments and then address feedback in a constructive and efficient manner.
Pay range: $85,000-130,000 CND/Year depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
You must be living and eligible to work in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for this role.
We do not use Artificial Intelligence or automated systems to screen, sort, or rank applicants for this position. We sometimes use AI for note taking in an interview setting.
Untold Studios is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to legal compliance under the Ontario Human Rights Code. We provide equal employment opportunities to all internal and external applicants regardless of background.
If you require any specific accommodations during the interview process, please reach out to our recruitment team.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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