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!