OUR STORY

For more than 35 years, Bardel Entertainment has led the animation industry through unwavering commitment to quality, creativity, and innovation.

We are an internationally recognized, Emmy Award®-winning studio - in two prominent Canadian cities, Vancouver and Montreal - and the creative force behind top audience hits such as The Dragon Prince, Rick and Morty, Teen Titans Go!, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

As a Facial Rigger, you will be responsible for ensuring the technical and creative success of all rigging requirements of the production, while respecting the established overall look of the show.

What you'll be doing :

• Deliver artistic expectations of facial rigs dictated by the Design leadership and the Animation department
• Construct 3D character facial rigs and animation interfaces and controls for assigned characters and props
• Define and streamline CG character face rigging workflows, pipelines and processes, developing tools and frameworks for CG characters and other related assets
• Troubleshoot and evaluate character-rigging issues for artists within various disciplines
• Keep current on pipeline techniques and technology
• Proactively communicate and collaborate across teams
• Ensure alignment with project leads for technical and aesthetic goals
• Meet and maintain project deadlines consistently

What you'll bring :

• 5+ years production experience in the animation, film and or game industry, ideally on a fully animated or hybrid feature film
• Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in 3D Animation, VFX or related
• In-depth knowledge of FACS (or equivalent system) and a strong understanding of facial anatomy.
• Solid skills in Python programming, coupled with the ability to adhere to established coding conventions.
• Comprehensive understanding of anatomy and muscle dynamics, particularly as they relate to facial expressions.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills
• Excellent visual skills and attention to detail and aesthetic nuances of body and face deformations
• Ability to receive creative direction and feedback
• Be willing to share knowledge and experience with others

Location : BC or Quebec

Start date : November 2024

Salary Range CAD $1,500 - $2,200 / week. The Salary Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position.

The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position.

In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

WHY JOIN BARDEL?

We've got great people here, with good reason! We offer extensive, meaningful benefits centred on well-being (RRSP contribution matching, extended health and wellness perks, and paid closures to name a few!) as well as a hybrid studio model with flexible schedules.

And did we mention that our studios are dog friendly?

Being a part of our team will have you working on exciting, prominent industry projects and collaborating with influential, creative professionals from around the world.

We'll help you grow your career through regular social events and ongoing development opportunities, such as leadership training, workshops, and classes led by experienced industry guest instructors.

If you're driven by the excitement of tackling creative challenges, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and pushing the boundaries of diverse entertainment, we invite you to join us - let's create together!

JOIN US

Ready to apply and join our cast of characters? Fill out the form below with your current resume, samples of your work (e.

g. a link to your website or reel - don't be afraid to show off a little!), and tell us why YOU are the best person for this role!

GOOD TO KNOW

Remote work may be considered for this position. Bardel's Hybrid & Remote Work Policy will be presented and open to discussion during the interview process.

Bardel Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to fostering an inclusive environment - where the strength in the diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities are not only valued, but essential to our creative process.

We hire personnel without discrimination based on race, ancestry, place of origin, citizenship, ethnic origin, colour, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, language, marital status, age, physical and / or mental handicap or financial ability.

Candidates applying must be based in and legally eligible for work in Canada.