2D RIGGING ARTIST

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

We create and develop original IPs and provide high-quality 2D and 3D animation services , combining creativity, technology and an audience-driven approach to reach audiences worldwide.

We are looking for several 2D Riggers to join our team in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain .

YOUR ROLE

As a Mid 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:

• Build production-ready 2D character rigs , including controls, deformers, hierarchies and constraints.
• Create flexible, intuitive and animator-friendly rigs that meet production requirements.
• Work closely with Vector 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 for stability, 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 of 2D rigging principles, deformation and character setup .
• Good understanding of animation principles and animator workflows .
• Strong knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony or equivalent 2D rigging software.
• Ability to create clean, efficient and intuitive animator-friendly rigs .
• Good understanding of hierarchies, constraints, deformers and controls .
• Ability to independently identify and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Understanding of vector artwork and how asset construction impacts rigging .
• Good understanding of 2D animation pipelines and production requirements .

COLLABORATION

• Collaborate closely with Vector, 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 demonstrating production-ready character rigs .
• Professional experience within a 2D animation production pipeline .
• Ability to work independently on complex rigs and technical challenges.
• Strong understanding of animator needs and production constraints .
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in English ; Spanish is a plus.

• /WHY AMUSE?
• Join an international 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 where creativity, technology and innovation come together to bring characters to life.
• If you're passionate about 2D rigging and animation and enjoy solving creative and technical challenges, we'd love to hear from you!