3D Animator

1 Year ago • 4 Years + • 3D Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

The 3D Animator will bring characters to life, enhancing story and audience connection. They will maintain creative and technical requirements as directed by the Animation Director and production schedule. The role requires a strong understanding of character animation, including lip sync and key posing. The animator will also be required to create animated sequences of characters, objects, and cameras, collaborate with the animation team, and meet deadlines. They should possess a passion for animation and storytelling. The contract is from June to November 2025. Candidates based in Australia are prioritized for an immediate start.
Must have:
  • 4+ years of experience in 3D animated films.
  • Demo reels showcasing facial performance and body mechanics.
  • Experience with character animation and lip sync.
  • Solid experience and understanding of Maya.
  • Solid knowledge of animation workflows and rigs.
  • Proficient in keyframe animation and principles.
Good to have:
  • Portfolios with mature, stylized, and anime-inspired animation.
  • 2D animation experience.
Perks:
  • Industry-leading studio space.
  • Breakfast served daily.
  • Cake days, movie nights, wrap parties.
  • Culture club for social events.
  • Fundraising for charities.
  • Dog-friendly environment.
  • Hybrid work approach.
  • Career development and training.
  • Access to mental health resources.

Job Details

Flying Bark Productions is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling. We are working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Stranger Things animated series, as well as our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan. 


*Please note that this contract will run from June until November 2025. We are prioritising candidates based in Australia for an ASAP start.* 


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.


About you:

  • Minimum requirement of 4+ years production experience in 3D animated films and/or animated episodic;
  • Demo Reels showcasing excellent facial performance & body mechanics;
  • Portfolios with mature, stylized and anime-inspired animation preferred. 2D animation experience is a bonus but non-essential for this role. Somewhat in the vein of Spiderverse, Entergalactic, Arcane and The Witness [Love, Death, Robots];
  • 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;
  • Experience creating animated sequences of characters, objects, and cameras, 
  • Able to collaborate with the animation team to achieve the EPs vision
  • Proficient with keyframe animation and have strong fundamentals such as posing, timing, and pacing;
  • Ability to rough out animation blocking for review, then revise and polish to completion;
  • Strong understanding of the principles of animation;
  • Passion for animation and storytelling.
  • Ability to take direction from a Supervisor and be team oriented;
  • Ability to take feedback from director and lead animator and apply to shots accordingly;
  • Ability to take and successfully interpret a verbal or visual creative brief;
  • Excellent communication skills and willingness to share information in a team environment;
  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines;
  • Ability to take direction and be flexible and responsive to change;
  • Ability to work independently as well as under direct supervision;
  • Fast problem solving and implementation of solutions.


What do we do? 

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. 


Why work with us? 

  • We work on some pretty cool projects - check out our website: https://www.flyingbark.com.au/ 
  • We have an industry leading studio space in Alexandria, complete with a cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room, and state of the art animation facilities. 
  • Breakfast is served daily - on us! 
  • We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar! 
  • The Barkers have big hearts too, with our Paws for a Cause fundraising arm raising much needed funds for charities such as Beyond Blue, RSPCA and the Cancer Council. 
  • We love dogs and you will often see some of our regular fluffy companions in the studio. 
  • We have a hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days on offer.
  •  Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever possible. 
  • Our employees say our culture is the best they've ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated! 
  • You'll have access to mental health resources and free counselling via our Employee Assistance Provider Support Act. 


Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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