About the role
About Us
Flying Bark Productions is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling. We have a number of exciting productions underway, including a new 2D project with Disney, Netflix's Ghostbusters animated series and Stranger Things animated series, as well as an upcoming feature film, Zac Power.
Flying Bark Productions is a renowned independent producer of family-focused animation entertainment. For over 50 years, our 2D and 3D production facility has created award-winning feature films and TV series.
Role Overview
The 3D Animator is responsible for bringing life to the characters of the project, with an emphasis on enhancing the story and audience connection with the characters and narrative. Additionally, working to, and maintaining, the creative and technical requirements for animation for the project as required by the Animation Director; and to the production and shot schedule provided by the Production Company.
Key Responsibilities
- Create animated sequences of characters, objects, and cameras.
- Collaborate with the animation team to achieve the Executive Producer's vision.
- Proficient with keyframe animation and have strong fundamentals such as posing, timing, and pacing.
- Rough out animation blocking for review, then revise and polish to completion.
- Take direction from a Supervisor and be team oriented.
- Take feedback from director and lead animator and apply to shots accordingly.
- Take and successfully interpret a verbal or visual creative brief.
- Communicate effectively and share information in a team environment.
- Consistently meet deadlines.
- Take direction and be flexible and responsive to change.
- Work independently as well as under direct supervision.
- Fast problem solving and implementation of solutions.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Minimum requirement of 4+ years production experience in 3D animated films and/or animated episodic.
- Demo Reels showcasing excellent facial performance & body mechanics.
- Good sense of narrative storytelling, comic timing and emotive visual language.
- Excellent experience with character animation including lip sync and key posing in a CG animation environment.
- Solid experience and understanding of Maya in a production based environment.
- Solid knowledge of animation workflows, character rigs and storyboard interpretation.
- Strong understanding of the principles of animation.
- Passion for animation and storytelling.
Preferred Qualifications
- Portfolios with mature, stylized and anime-inspired animation preferred (somewhat in the vein of Spiderverse, Entergalactic, Arcane and The Witness [Love, Death, Robots]).
- 2D animation experience is a bonus but non-essential for this role.
Studio Culture and Environment
- Industry leading studio space in Alexandria, complete with a cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room, and state of the art animation facilities.
- Cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar.
- Paws for a Cause fundraising arm raising much needed funds for charities such as Beyond Blue, RSPCA and the Cancer Council.
- Dog-friendly studio where regular fluffy companions can often be seen.
- Career development support with training and opportunities whenever possible.
- Inclusive culture where everyone is welcome and celebrated.
- Access to mental health resources and free counselling via Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act.
Perks and Benefits
- Hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days on offer.
- Holistic wellbeing support through discounted health insurance with Bupa, financial wellbeing initiatives from superannuation partner Media Super, and access to staff qualified in Mental Health First Aid.
- Breakfast served daily on us.
- Flare Benefits Platform: Access to exclusive discounts, cashback, and premium deals at hundreds of major Australian retailers to help your pay go further.
- Health Insurance Discounts: Compare and save on private health cover with potential savings of up to $300.
- Novated Leasing (Flare Cars): Eligible employees can save an average of $10,000/year on car ownership through novated leasing (available to permanent employees and fixed-term contractors on contracts of 12 months or more).
Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.