About the role
Location and Employment Type
- Location: Sydney, New South Wales (Hybrid)
- Employment Type: Full-Time Max Term
About Flying Bark Productions
Flying Bark Productions is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling. For over 50 years, the 2D and 3D production facility has created award-winning feature films and TV series as an independent producer of family-focused animation entertainment. Current exciting productions underway include a new 2D project with Disney, Netflix's Ghostbusters animated series, the Stranger Things animated series, and an upcoming feature film, Zac Power.
Role Overview
The CG FX Artist participates in the creation of the film's various FX under the direction of the CG FX Supervisor and the CG Supervisor. The artist relies on both strong technical skills and a developed aesthetic sense to produce high quality FX, true to the style of the film. The artist is responsible for the creation of setups and the propagation of simulations such as fire, smoke, water, particles, etc. in the shots. The manufacturing of these FX is done in accordance with the internal technical workflow and the artistic vision established on the project.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Create setups and propagate simulations (such as fire, smoke, water, particles, etc.) in shots in accordance with the internal technical workflow and artistic vision.
- Efficiently execute lookdev and high quality 3D effects including a full range of customary CG effects such as particles, fluids, and destruction.
- Assist in setting up or maintaining the library of effects presets which can be loaded and applied to multiple shots.
- Generate compatible caches to export into various software, rendering the effects in show-compatible image format elements as needed.
- Assist with training and provide ongoing support for junior crew members if required.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Minimum requirement of 5+ years production experience in 3D animated films and/or animated episodic.
- Portfolios with mature, graphic stylization of reality preferred (somewhat in the vein of Spiderverse, Entergalactic, Arcane, and The Witness [Love, Death, Robots]).
- Demo Reel focused on FX in CG animated films/animated episodic, not VFX.
- Excellent knowledge of Houdini, Katana, and Arnold.
- Knowledge of Maya and Nuke is an advantage.
Why Work With Us & Studio Culture
- Work on prominent projects in an industry-leading studio space in Alexandria, complete with a cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room, and state-of-the-art animation facilities.
- Regular studio events including cake days, movie nights, wrap parties, and a culture club dedicated to coordinating the social calendar.
- The Barkers have big hearts through the "Paws for a Cause" fundraising arm raising funds for charities such as Beyond Blue, RSPCA, and the Cancer Council.
- Dog-friendly environment where regular fluffy companions can often be seen in the studio.
- Career development focus with training and support opportunities offered whenever possible.
- Inclusive and celebrated culture where everyone is welcome.
- Access to mental health resources and free counselling via the Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act.
Perks and Benefits
- Hybrid Work: Flexible work from home days on offer.
- Wellbeing Support: 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 the company.
- Flare Benefits Platform: Access to exclusive discounts, cashback, and premium deals at hundreds of major Australian retailers to help 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).
Equal Opportunity
Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.