Boulder Media is on the lookout for 2D Rigging Artists. It is a Full-Time, Specified-Purpose role, and we are hiring multiple artists for this role. We aim for the successful candidates to start at the beginning of December, and it is a Hybrid working model with fully-remote work considered for the right candidate. The closing date for applications is Sunday the 10th of December 2023.

About Us
Boulder Media is not only a very hard-working creative studio, we also have a jam-packed social calendar. From celebrating the end of each show with wrap parties, to our famous Halloween fancy dress and Christmas celebrations, to bake offs, table quizzes, dungeons and dragons', on-line and off-line meet ups, and sketch-ups. We put on cultural events to celebrate our international staff and make them feel at home, away from home. What makes Boulder Media special is the people that fill the studio and bring life to everything we do. Boulder is a family, a very nurturing and open space for all to come and be themselves and express who they are through creativity. We would love you to be part of our animation adventure!

The Role
As a Rigging Artist you will be tasked with bringing the characters and props to life by building the rigs that will be used in animation in line with the director's vision.
You will be joining a close-knit team of artists so you will be proactive, driven, great at problem-solving, and you will thrive collaborating with different teams within the business.
This is a Specified purpose, role with hybrid working arrangements (i.e. a combination of both remote and in-studio working). Our studio is located in Dublin City Centre.

Key Responsibilities:

Follow the brief provided by the Production team and/or Rigging Team Lead;
Ensure assignments are completed on time and/or flag any issues you foresee that will result in a missed deadline;
Follow the list of assets and references necessary to create the required rigs and deadlines provided by the Production team and/or the Rigging Team Lead;
Read all notes thoroughly and flag anything you do not understand with your Rigging Team Lead;
Submit rigs to your Rigging Team Lead approval throughout the various stages of production;
Review all materials that have been provided as reference, such as model sheets, video libraries, etc., to ensure you have a clear understanding of the production;
Follow the artistic instructions provided by the Art Directors;
Follow the reference images provided via the brief by the Rigging Team Leads to recreate assets in proportion and on model in Toon Boom Harmony;
Ensure that the rigs are built to meet the needs of the Animation and Compositing teams;
Follow all naming conventions and ensure all files are set up correctly and in line with the established production system and requirements of Toon Boom Harmony;
Organise your workflow to enable you to meet quotas and deadlines;

What We're Looking For

A strong understanding of the Toon Boom Harmony, preferably on a long form animation series;
A full command of the rigging principles;
Familiarity with best practice animation and ability to execute;
Able to work to a weekly quota/deadlines and production schedules;
Good observation skills;
Ability to translate original artwork to the rig exactly;
Good creative vision;
Detail orientated;
Flexible approach to work;
Willingness to learn;
Self-motivated;
Good interpersonal skills;
Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Pay & Benefits

Competitive salary, depending on skills and experience.
21 days holidays per annum (pro rata).
An extra day off for Good Friday each year.
Time off for Christmas.
Paid sick leave.
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity package.
Death-In-Service Benefit.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Vision/Eye Care.
Temporary Remote Work Abroad.