Company Description Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation studio located in Paris, Montreal and Bangalore offering end-to-end animation services for feature and episodic. In over a decade, Mikros Animation has contributed to 17 feature-length animated films and numerous high-quality episodic shows for the world’s best-known animation studios such as Paramount, Netflix and DreamWorks. It has also produced hundreds of hours of programming, broadcast by notable channels including Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and TF1, with their content airing and streaming in over 180 countries. Their portfolio includes blockbuster hits like PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, Star Trek: Prodigy, Orion and the Dark, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. In 2025, Mikros Animation joined the Rodeo FX group, the creative company notably behind the visual effects of The Rings of Power, Stranger Things and Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Job Description Under the supervision of the Character Supervisor and Rigging Lead/Supervisor, the Rigging artist provides a rig for production Assets. The production of these rigs is done in accordance with the internal technical workflow and the artistic vision established on the project. Responsibilities Please note that this role is not currently active and is being shared as an expression of interest. We anticipate opening new positions in the coming weeks and would like to be prepared ahead of time. Works with the Rigging Lead/Supervisor to establish a robust animation rig that reflects the tone and style of the film Creates high-quality full rigs (body and facial) that meet the film's technical and stylistic requirements Works closely with the animation team to ensure that production needs are understood and that animators have fast, efficient and intuitive assets Proposes and applies modifications to rig modules used in the pipeline under the supervision of a Lead/Supervisor Contributes technical and visual ideas and solutions for the film Actively contributes to creating a quality film while managing production issues Qualifications Demonstrated experience as a Rigging Artist in a film production environment, animated TV series or visual effects Good understanding of the work processes of animation and modeling Good understanding of human and animal forms, as well as biomechanics and anatomy Excellent knowledge of Autodesk Maya Interest in and knowledge of new rigging technologies and techniques Strong problem-solving skills Ability to work as a team Blender knowledge would be a plus

• The person in this role will work closely with our Paris studio in a bilingual environment, as well as with international partners, talent, and clients. They will regularly interact with non-French-speaking stakeholders across various productions and strategic communications, in order to present and promote the creative and technical strengths of Mikros Animation on a global scale. Additional Information Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mikros Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful work environment where every person is welcomed, considered and evaluated based on their skills, experience and potential.

We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination, where employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, family status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Each member of our team brings a unique perspective that enriches our creativity, broadens our thinking and contributes to the quality of the stories we bring to the screen.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment Mikros Animation may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, including interview transcription or preliminary candidate application analysis. These tools may be operated by third-party providers, and certain data may be processed outside of Quebec.

These tools never replace human decision-making: all final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

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