Rigger Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the rigger position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for a wide range of crane and rigging support service lab-wide including off-site facilities.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong understanding of kinematics, and deformation
• Experience with scripted rig build systems, animation/rigging pipelines and manual rigging techniques
• Understanding of motion capture integration for rigs and related workflows
• Basic 3D math knowledge
• Expertise running cloth and hair simulations
• Proficiency working in a Linux environment
• Experience working on a fully animated theatrically released CG feature film
• Completion of apprenticeship or comparable industrial or military training

I am excited to be applying for the position of rigger. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for daily progress reports to STL/Maintenance Team Lead on all matters pertaining to lifting / rigging operations onsite.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Take part in the load-in and load-out of artistic and structural rigging
• Apply safety standards and regulations for rigging equipment, and practise safe work methods
• Carry out all other related tasks assigned by the Production Manager or the Head Rigger
• Installs fuel system
• Assist the Head Rigger in ensuring the safe setup, use and maintenance of rigging equipment used by artists during performances, rehearsals and training periods
• Implement, document and ensure compliance with the rigging equipment safety inspection program
• Participate in the setup, inspection and tear-down of artistic and structural rigging in the Big Top and the artistic tent
• Ensure that technical and temporary staff observe rigging equipment safety standards and regulations

In response to your job posting for rigger, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for a wide range of crane and rigging support services lab-wide including off-site facilities, as requested.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Able to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, work at heights
• Use Python or Mel to write small scripts to expedite rig deliveries
• Communicate with members of the team
• Work within the existing tracking system to self-manage notes and progress
• Be able to flag and solve potential delays or problems to stay on budget and on schedule
• Signal and verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads
• Assemble, construct, maintain and operate all rigging equipment for artist's acrobatic activities as needed for training, special events, rehearsals and performances
• Work as a team member in the Rigging Department and in collaboration with Carpentry, Properties, Electrics, Sound, Automation, Wardrobe and Stage Management

In response to your job posting for rigger, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for character modelers with technical specs for rigging, skinning, shading, and facial expression producing.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Assist with the establishment of a safe working environment at all times and and conform to all safety standards
• Support the rotation of work schedules for work calls, training, maintenance and performances
• Participate in the regular inspection of all installations
• Master rigging courses an asset
• Ensure the safety of rigging installations at all times
• Implement and document a safety inspection program for rigging equipment, and ensure it is applied
• Update rigging archives
• Supervise supernumerary staff during load-in and load-out

I would like to submit my application for the rigger opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for input regarding existing tools and interfaces for Rigging pipeline and provide solutions for technical problems that may arise in an asset/ shot.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Supervise local employees during setup and tear-down
• Ensure the security of facilities at all times, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Assist with the maintenance of technical equipment
• Assist with the setup and dismantling of the set and stage, the lighting, sound and automation systems, as needed
• Carry out all other tasks requested by the Technical Show Manager
• Knowledge of complex rigging
• Visual and physical (hands on) contact of rigging related systems, hardware, articles
• Requires climbing, crawling, bending, and body mobility, corrected vision, lifting, carrying, exerting pressure up to 35lbs