Riggers | Cel Action Pipeline | Hooligan Animation | DEANO (2D Animated Series) – Expression of Interest

Hooligan Animation is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Riggers to join the team on the 2D animated series DEANO. This role is suited to technical artists who are confident working within 2D animation pipelines and building productive, production-ready rigs that support animation performance and consistency.

What You’ll Be Doing
Build and maintain character rigs for 2D animation production
Ensure rigs are clean, effective and animation-ready
Work closely with animators and directors to support performance needs
Troubleshoot and refine rigs based on production feedback
Maintain consistency across characters and episodes
Adhere to strict studio file naming conventions and production workflows
Deliver work to production deadlines and quotas

Requirements




Proven experience in 2D rigging for animation productions
Solid proficiency in CelAction is essential
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop for rig preparation
Understanding of animation principles and deformation systems
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment
Strong communication and time management skills

Production Pipeline
Rigs must be clean, modular and built for production use
Work closely with animation and production teams to ensure usability and performance
Maintain organised project files and version control throughout production

Location
This role is fully studio-based at our Brisbane studio.

📌 Riggers 2d Cel Action Hooligan Animation – Expression Of Interest Woolloongabba (Australia)
🏢 Hooligan Animation
📍 Australia