About the role
Company Description
Rising Sun Pictures (RSP) has been creating visual effects for over three decades, delivering work for major motion picture studios worldwide. Recent projects include Sinners, Mickey 17, A Complete Unknown, Thunderbolts*, Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Deadpool & Wolverine, The Fall Guy, Star Wars: The Acolyte, Knuckles, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Job Overview
- Role: Mid/Senior Animators
- Contract Duration: 6 months
- Location: Adelaide or Brisbane studios; remote working arrangements considered within Australia.
- Availability Requirement: Applicants must have existing working rights and be available to commence immediately.
Key Responsibilities
- Create high-quality animation from blocking through to final polish.
- Deliver believable performance-driven animation across a variety of assets including digi-doubles, creatures, characters, and hard-surface models.
- Collaborate closely with Layout, Modelling, Rigging, and Creature teams.
- Respond to creative and technical feedback efficiently and accurately.
- Maintain consistency and quality across sequences.
- Manage time effectively and communicate progress clearly.
Skills & Experience
- Strong understanding of animation principles: timing, weight, and performance.
- Experience with organic and/or hard-surface animation.
- Ability to problem-solve and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Professional approach in deadline-driven environments.
- Strong organisation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Maya (aligned with level of experience).
Additional Information
- Accommodation: The company is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.
- Privacy: Personal information is collected, used, and stored for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
- Equal Opportunity: Pitch Black is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. The company provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or family status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.