About the role
About the Role
Flying Bark Productions is seeking an experienced CG FX Supervisor for a highly anticipated animated series. This position is based in Sydney, Australia; relocation is required, and there are no remote opportunities.
- Work closely with creative Supervisors to establish and drive the unique FX style of the series.
- Supervise and produce scene-specific and/or reusable 3D effects that fulfill creative standards.
- Direct, inspire, and mentor all crew assigned to the effects department.
- Carry out regular performance management with effects crew, guided by Talent Managers.
- Review work daily and provide clear feedback to ensure creative and technical requirements are maintained.
- Direct and maintain an effects library to set style benchmarks and aid in reuse for efficiency.
- Develop workflows and techniques to meet the creative requirements of the program.
- Work to deadlines as briefed by production, ensuring pressure points are planned for.
- Perform lookdev of effects to explore and establish new FX.
- Generate compatible caches to export into various software including Katana, Maya, Houdini, and Nuke.
- Render effects as show-compatible image format elements for insertion into comp.
- Produce a full range of customary CG effects including particles, fluids, destruction, and particle systems to drive crowd cycle paths.
- Establish successful working relationships with key members of production and crew.
- Assist in driving the company FX pipeline forward in step with other supervisors.
Candidate Requirements
- Ability to work within a team and maintain good team dynamics.
- Ability to problem-solve and predict potential problems with assigned tasks.
- Ability to self-manage and complete tasks within production deadlines.
- Ability to communicate and seek information when necessary.
- Adaptable, flexible, and responsive to changes.
- Experience producing effects using Maya.
- Proficient in Houdini.
- Ability to composite in Nuke.
- Experience using Katana for rendering.
Company Information
Flying Bark Productions is a renowned independent producer of family-focused animation entertainment with over 50 years of experience in 2D and 3D production. Current productions include a new 2D project with Disney, Netflix's Ghostbusters and Stranger Things animated series, and the upcoming feature film Zac Power.
Working Environment and Culture
- Industry-leading studio space in Alexandria, including a cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room, and state-of-the-art animation facilities.
- Culture of social events including cake days, movie nights, and wrap parties.
- Fundraising arm, Paws for a Cause, supporting charities such as Beyond Blue, RSPCA, and the Cancer Council.
- Dog-friendly studio environment.
- Focus on career development with training and support opportunities.
- Access to mental health resources and free counseling via Support Act.
Perks and Benefits
- Hybrid work approach with flexible work-from-home days.
- Holistic wellbeing support including discounted health insurance with Bupa.
- Financial wellbeing initiatives via superannuation partner Media Super.
- Access to staff qualified in Mental Health First Aid.
- Daily breakfast provided.
- Flare Benefits Platform for discounts, cashback, and premium deals at major Australian retailers.
- Health insurance discounts (up to $300 savings).
- Novated leasing (Flare Cars) with average savings of $10,000/year on car ownership (available to permanent employees and fixed-term contractors on contracts of 12 months or more).
Flying Bark Productions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.