2D RIGGING ARTIST

Amuse Animation is an international animation studio founded in 2015 and headquartered inLas Palmas de Gran Canaria, with a growing presence in France and China.

We create and develop original IPs and provide high-quality2D and 3D animation services, combining creativity, technology and an audience-driven approach to reach audiences worldwide.

We are looking for several2D Riggers to join our team inLas Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.

YOUR ROLE

As aMid 2D Rigger, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining production-ready character rigs, working with a high degree of autonomy and collaborating closely with Animators, Vector Artists and the wider production team.You will:

• Buildproduction-ready 2D character rigs, including controls, deformers, hierarchies and constraints.
• Create flexible, intuitive and animator-friendly rigs that meet production requirements.
• Work closely withVector Artists and Animators to ensure assets are properly prepared for rigging and animation.
• Test, troubleshoot and resolve issues related to deformation, controls, hierarchies and rig performance.
• Implement feedback from Rigging Leads, Supervisors and Animators.
• Optimize rigs forstability, performance and ease of use within the production pipeline.
• Contribute to improving rigging workflows, templates and technical standards.
• Manage priorities and deliver work according to production deadlines.

ARTISTIC & TECHNICAL

• Strong understanding of2D rigging principles, deformation and character setup.
• Good understanding ofanimation principles and animator workflows.
• Strong knowledge ofToon Boom Harmony or equivalent 2D rigging software.
• Ability to create clean, efficient and intuitiveanimator-friendly rigs.
• Good understanding ofhierarchies, constraints, deformers and controls.
• Ability to independently identify and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Understanding ofvector artwork and how asset construction impacts rigging.
• Good understanding of2D animation pipelines and production requirements.

COLLABORATION

• Collaborate closely withVector, Animation, Art and Production teams.
• Work directly with Animators to understand and resolve rigging issues.
• Communicate technical limitations clearly and propose practical solutions.
• Participate in technical reviews and contribute to workflow improvements.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3–5 years of professional experience in 2D rigging or related animation roles.
• Strong portfolio demonstratingproduction-ready character rigs.
• Professional experience within a2D animation production pipeline.
• Ability to work independently on complex rigs and technical challenges.
• Strong understanding ofanimator needs and production constraints.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in English; Spanish is a plus.

/WHY AMUSE?

Join aninternational and creative animation studio where your work will contribute to original IPs and productions reaching millions of viewers worldwide.

You'll work alongside artists, animators and production teams in an environment wherecreativity, technology and innovation come together to bring characters to life.

If you're passionate about2D rigging and animation and enjoy solving creative and technical challenges,we'd love to hear from you!