Asset Supervisor

15 Hours ago • All levels • Animation • Technical Art

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Job Description

The Asset Supervisor at Flying Bark Productions will oversee the technical and creative delivery of assets, working closely with VFX and CG Supervisors. Responsibilities include mentoring a team of artists, assigning work based on strengths, providing regular feedback, and identifying/addressing potential production issues. This role demands strong communication, problem-solving, and a deep understanding of the asset pipeline, including modeling, rigging, surfacing, and working with Maya, Mari, and Katana. The successful candidate will have prior Asset Supervisor experience in VFX or animated features and a proven track record of creating high-quality assets. They will also collaborate with other departments to improve workflows and resolve challenges.
Must have:
  • Previous Asset Supervisor experience
  • Modeling & surfacing experience
  • Maya, Mari, Katana proficiency
  • Excellent communication & leadership
  • Knowledge of geometry, topology, UV layout
Perks:
  • Industry-leading studio space
  • Daily breakfast
  • Cake days, movie nights
  • Flexible work from home days
  • Training & support opportunities
  • Mental health resources
  • Relocation assistance
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Flying Bark Productions is working on exciting projects such as the recently announced Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Stranger Things animated series, Marvel Studios’ What If…?, Disney Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Flying Bark’s own 200% Wolf movie, and many others.


*Prioritising candidates based in Sydney or Australia, and no remote opportunities available. Sponsorship and/or relocation assistance available for the right candidate.*

 

We are looking for an Asset Supervisor who will work closely with the VFX Supervisor, CG Supervisor, and department leads to oversee the technical and creative delivery of assets. You will have a strong understanding of all aspects of the asset pipeline and will be responsible for guiding your team of artists, ensuring that work is assigned according to their strengths while providing regular, constructive feedback. You will also be involved in identifying and addressing potential issues that may impact the timely delivery of assets, all while working within the constraints of the pipeline and collaborating with other departments to improve workflows and resolve challenges as they arise.


About the role:

  • Direct, inspire and mentor Modelling, Rigging and Surfacing artists.
  • Ability to inspire and mentor their team, and appropriately assigning work to suit artists’ strengths, whilst also being able to give constructive and regular feedback.
  • Ability to flag issues that may impact on the successful delivery of assets within the production schedule.
  • Developing and working within the constraints of the pipeline, and providing feedback about where workflows could be improved.
  • Maintaining strong communication and the ability to work to a verbal or visual brief, flagging in advance any issue.

About you:

  • Previous Asset Supervisor experience in VFX or animated features.
  • Well rounded experience in modeling & surfacing.
  • Substantial experience and understanding of Maya, Mari and Katana in a production-based environment.
  • Excellent technical knowledge of geometry, topology and UV layout techniques as well as development of textures and shaders.
  • Excellent communication & leadership skills.
  • Have a proven track record of creating immersive and beautiful environments and characters.
  • A solid knowledge of modelling and surfacing workflows and ability to work interactively with all downstream departments to resolve issues quickly.


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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About The Company

Flying Bark Productions Pty Ltd is internationally recognized as Australia’s leading producer of quality children’s animated entertainment, known for its high quality film and television properties ranging from pre-school to young adult.


The mission of Flying Bark Productions is to create great animated entertainment for children. We employ Australia’s top talents in animation, the visual arts, screen writing and composing to produce a diverse and enchanted range of feature films, television programs and new media products.

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