Rigging Artist | TD (Feature Animation) – Hungary

DIGIC Pictures has been making 3D animated films for more than twenty years. We have won numerous prestigious awards and created short films for world-renowned barands such as Call of Duty, Netflix's Love, Death & Robots and Amazon's Secret Level series.

Our team is currently working on several high-profile projects, including the animated film series based on the world-famous card game Magic: The Gathering for Netflix.

Location: Full-time | This role is Hungary based. You must be based in Hungary or committed to relocating from within Europe ideally . (Due to the project schedule and Immigration timings)

Seniority: We would be open to review applications from Junior through to Lead level (inclusive). 

The Role

As a Rigging Artist / TD, you are a vital part of the technical character pipeline. You possess a strong understanding of deformation, mechanical constraints, and animation requirements, allowing you to build dependable, high-performance rigs for secondary characters, creatures, and props. You work semi-autonomously, applying established unit standards while contributing to the constant improvement of our rigging workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Rig Creation: Develop and test animation rigs for a wide range of assets, ensuring they meet the specific deformation and performance needs of the project.

• Skinning & Deformation: Execute clean skin-weighting and implement corrective blendshapes to achieve high-quality character silhouettes.

• Pipeline Integration: Utilize the studio’s modular rigging systems and Python tools to ensure all assets are correctly published and optimized for animation.

• Troubleshooting: Address and fix rig-related bugs and performance issues identified by the Animation department.

• Collaboration: Partner with Modelling and CFX artists to ensure that assets are technically sound and prepared for downstream simulation.

• Solid Rigging Foundation: Professional experience in Maya rigging, with a portfolio demonstrating a clear grasp of FK/IK systems, constraints, and deformation.

• Technical Scripting: A working knowledge of Python for automating repetitive rigging tasks.

• Anatomical Awareness: A good understanding of joint placement and how form should deform during movement.

• Workflow Discipline: Experience using production tracking software (Shotgrid) and a commitment to maintaining clean, organized file structures.

What We Offer

• Flexible Contract Options: A full-time employment opportunity in Hungary.

• Schedule: 8 hours of work per workday.

• Tailored Cooperation: Length of co-operation may be negotiated according to your availability!

• Career Growth: Possibility of long-term cooperation and opportunity for personal and professional development.

• World-Class Projects: Internationally recognized projects within a supportive work environment.

If you’re ready not just to contribute but to shape the world of motion and character animation — apply now and be a part of the magic at DIGIC!

Please note that DIGIC can only work with freelancers who are registered as sole proprietor/entrepreneur or as a self-employed professional!