Assistant professor - 3d animation

Role Overview

The Rigging & 3 D Animation Faculty will be responsible for teaching core skills in character

rigging, body mechanics, acting animation, and production workflows. The role focuses on

building strong foundations in rig creation and high-quality 3 D animation performance for

students.

Key Responsibilities

A. Teaching & Skill Development

Conduct classes, labs, and demonstrations in :

Character Rigging (biped, quadruped, facial rigs)

Body Mechanics Animation

Acting & Performance Animation

Creature Animation (preferred)

Skinning, weight painting, and deformation

Rig testing and pipeline fundamentals

Prepare teaching material, assignments, and assessments.

B. Student Mentoring & Project Supervision

Guide students in rigging-based projects and 3 D animation assignments.

Assist students in creating strong demo reels for internships and placements.

Mentor teams for film projects, competitions, and industry events.

C. Curriculum & Academic Development

Suggest updates to rigging and animation modules as per industry standards.

Integrate new tools, plugins, and workflows used in modern studios.

D. Departmental Support

Support events, masterclasses, exhibitions, and industry interactions.

Contribute to academic documentation and quality assurance processes.

3. Required Skills & Software Expertise

Strong working knowledge of :

Autodesk Maya (primary)

Rigging Tools : Advanced Skeleton, m Gear, or custom rig workflows

Deformation & Skinning techniques

Animation principles, timing, posing, and performance

Basic Python / MEL scripting is an added advantage.

Understanding of production pipeline and troubleshooting.

4. Qualifications

Master’s degree in Animation / Design / Fine Arts / related field.

Minimum 2–5 years of industry experience in rigging and / or 3 D animation.

Teaching experience preferred but not mandatory.

5. Desirable Attributes

Passion for teaching and mentoring.

Strong problem-solving abilities and creative thinking.

Ability to keep up with industry trends and evolving rigging workflows.