Lead Rig Artist
Kavaleer Productions are currently hiring for a Lead Rig Artist to join their team.
About the Role:
This is a fixed term contract and ONLY open to applicants living in the Republic of Ireland or willing to relocate.
Start Date: 23rd March 2026
Ends: 2nd October 2026
The Lead Rig Artist’s key role is guiding the rig team through episodic production, prepping assets for animation, checking design materials, testing character rigs provided, building and rigging assets for the production.
Ideal Candidate:
- Demonstrated experience as a Lead Rig artist in episodic TV series (3-5 years)
- Rigging experience in Adobe Animate* (essential)
- Strong and clear communication skills
- Ability to work within a fast-paced series production schedule
- Excellent organisational and management skills
- Ability to adapt to changes within a highly dynamic enviornment
- Strong attention to detail
Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 4th February.
For more information or to apply for this role, please email jobs@kavaleer.com, attach a CV and state ‘Lead Rig Artist’ in the subject line.
About Kavaleer:
Kavaleer Productions was founded in 2001 and over the past 20 years have forged a position as one of Ireland’s leading animation studios, having produced over a dozen TV shows for broadcasters such as BBC, Sky, Netflix and Nickelodeon. The studio launched three new shows in 2021 and is currently preparing production for “Adam Loves Adventure!” starring Virtual Hug hero, Adam King.