Lead rig development and maintenance for characters, creatures, props and vehicles on an upcoming feature.

Location: Sydney, Australia
Contract and work arrangement: Full time, Sydney-based. The careers system labels the role onsite; a specific hybrid cadence is not stated in the detailed description.

What you will do

- Review controls, deformation and animator usability.
- Align rigging workflows with modeling, animation, CFX and technical teams.
- Resolve complex problems and mentor rigging artists and TDs.

What the studio is looking for

- At least five years in rigging or related technical production, including senior/lead experience.
- Production-proven Maya rigging, Python and Maya API skills.
- Strong anatomy, deformation and kinematics knowledge.
- Clear leadership and problem-solving skills.

Employer job reference: JR42926.

Source and dates

Employer posting date: 9 October 2026. No spreadsheet addition date is used for this listing. Verified by AnimaWorker on 18 October 2026.

Source: Official employer vacancy. Any AnimaWorker listing expiry is an internal WP Job Manager field, not an employer application deadline.

📌 Netflix Animation Studios — Rigging Supervisor — Sydney, Australia
🏢 Netflix Animation Studios
📍 Sydney