Mathieu Schmit
I am a senior rigging artist specializing in modular rig systems, Maya pipeline development, Python automation, and real-time workflows.
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I am a senior rigging artist specializing in modular rig systems, Maya pipeline development, Python automation, and real-time workflows. Over the course of my career, I have built and delivered more than 150 character, creature, and prop rigs, balancing technical problem-solving with artistic deformation quality and production needs.
I enjoy creating reliable tools and workflows that help animation and modeling teams work more efficiently. I have led rigging production, established studio standards, supported Maya-to-Unreal workflows, and taught production-oriented rigging systems to emerging artists, always with a friendly, collaborative, and practical approach.
- 6 years' experience
- Joined October 2026
Languages
- FrenchFluent
- EnglishAdvanced
- PolishBeginner
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Software & Internet
Work experience· 4 roles
Designed and taught a production-oriented modular auto-rig system. Focused instruction on real studio workflows, practical rigging methods, and industry expectations.
Supervised rigging production from both technical and artistic perspectives. Designed and deployed a studio-wide Maya rigging pipeline from scratch, developed a live modular rig system using Python and OpenMaya, and delivered more than 150 character and creature rigs alongside prop rigs. Built rigs optimized for Maya-to-Unreal Engine workflows, including full-body and facial joint systems. Defined rigging standards, automation, validation, and publishing processes, while collaborating directly with animation and modeling teams.
Worked on the TV series My Dad the Bounty Hunter, Seasons 1 and 2, for Netflix. Developed modular rigs and internal rigging tools, delivered creative rigging solutions for complex characters and props, and provided rig maintenance and production support.
Education
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