About the role
Company Overview
Flying Bark Productions is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling. The studio is a renowned independent producer of family-focused animation entertainment with over 50 years of experience in 2D and 3D production.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead a team of animators on a show.
- Act as the key contact for production and supervisor/s. Maintain clear communication, deal with creative challenges, provide solutions and adapt to changes in production and scheduling.
- Set and manage team assignments in collaboration with the animation supervisor.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of animation tasks, including potential technical and creative challenges.
- Deputize for the animation supervisor if necessary.
- Manage workflow templates, methodology, and documentation; provide to the team where necessary.
- Work with technology teams to ensure department tools are available and properly set up for the show.
- Inform supervisors and Head of Department (HOD) of any advances made on a project for integration into other shows.
- Assist HOD and supervisors on bids when requested.
- Manage the team effectively to avoid potential conflict or disagreement.
- Maintain positive relationships with all other departments and address any issues promptly.
- Attend dailies and present team work; guide artists on how to present their work.
- Coach, share knowledge and assume responsibility for the progression of junior team members.
- Provide regular feedback to the team to ensure work is delivered on time to the highest standard.
- Work with technical animators to ensure show wikis are kept up to date.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Previous experience mentoring or leading a team.
- Thorough knowledge of Maya.
- Understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture and form.
- Understanding of rigs, typical rigging set-ups, animation pipelines and transferring data between tools.
- Proven ability to work under pressure.
- Openness to direction and ability to embrace change.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Reliable, with good time keeping and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrable commitment to creative collaboration within a team and with other departments.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new processes and technical skills.
- Working knowledge of modeling, rigging and Mel/Python scripting.
- Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills.
Employment Details
- Location: Sydney, New South Wales (Hybrid)
- Employment Type: Full-Time Max Term
Benefits and Perks
- Hybrid Work: Flexible work from home days on offer.
- Studio Facilities: Industry-leading studio space in Alexandria featuring a cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room, and state-of-the-art animation facilities.
- Social Culture: Cake days, movie nights, wrap parties, and a culture club for the social calendar.
- Charitable Initiatives: Paws for a Cause fundraising arm supporting charities like Beyond Blue, RSPCA, and the Cancer Council.
- Pet Friendly: The studio allows fluffy companions in the workplace.
- Career Development: Training and support opportunities provided.
- Mental Health: Access to mental health resources and free counseling via Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act.
- Wellbeing: Holistic support through discounted health insurance with Bupa, financial wellbeing initiatives from Media Super, and access to staff qualified in Mental Health First Aid.
- Catering: Daily breakfast provided.
- Flare Benefits Platform: Access to exclusive discounts, cashback, and premium deals at hundreds of major Australian retailers.
- Health Insurance: Potential savings of up to $300 on private health cover.
- Novated Leasing: Eligible employees can save on car ownership through Flare Cars.
Note: Benefits involving discounts and leasing are available to permanent employees and fixed-term contractors on contracts of 12 months or more.
Equal Opportunity
Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.