Company Description

For over three decades, Rising Sun Pictures (RSP) has been delighting and inspiring audiences worldwide with award-winning visual effects and is responsible for creating some of Hollywood’s most memorable screen moments.

RSP’s reputation and leadership makes it a trusted creative partner for major motion picture studios worldwide, with innovation a key component to RSP’s ongoing success.

RSP's recent work includes Sinners, Mickey 17, A Complete Unknown, Thunderbolts*, Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Deadpool & Wolverine, The Fall Guy, Star Wars: The Acolyte, Knuckles, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

Job Description

We’re looking for talented Rigging Artists to join our VFX team, creating robust, animator-friendly rigs for characters, creatures, and props.
You’ll collaborate across departments to build systems that support high-end visual storytelling, balancing technical precision with artistic needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain production-ready rigs for characters, creatures, and props
• Develop high-quality deformation systems, including skinning and corrective workflows
• Work closely with animation to ensure rigs are intuitive, stable, and performant
• Troubleshoot rigging issues and optimise for efficiency in production
• Collaborate with modeling, animation, and pipeline teams to ensure smooth integration
• Contribute to tool development and workflow improvements
• Maintain clear documentation and uphold rigging standards

Skills and Experience

• Solid understanding of rigging principles, anatomy, and deformation
• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Maya, including node-based rigging workflows
• Experience with Python scripting for tool and pipeline development
• Knowledge of skinning techniques, blendshapes, and corrective systems
• Understanding of animation workflows and performance requirements
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment

Additional Information

To apply, please submit your interest below.

As we'll be reviewing applications as they come in, early applications are encouraged!