Asset TA

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 Ghostbusters animated series and Stranger Things animated series, as well as our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan.

*Prioritising candidates based in Australia, remote opportunities available.*

The Asset Technical Assistant (TA) supports the production by providing daily technical assistance to the Assets team, under the guidance of the Supervisors and Production. This role ensures the smooth technical functioning of the asset pipeline and assists in maintaining asset quality and consistency across the project.

About the role:

• Provide daily technical support to the Assets team
• Maintain and update the Asset library
• Review and resolve bug reports and technical issues
• Perform quality control on assets prior to downstream delivery
• Build strong working relationships with key crew members and production
• Take direction from Supervisors and proactively seek guidance when needed
• Remain adaptable, flexible, and responsive to evolving production needs
• Complete tasks in line with production deadlines.

About you:

• Enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of Maya, and software such as Substance Painter
• Basic understanding of Nuke and Katana within a production-based environment.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines consistently
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Open to feedback and adaptable to change
• Experience with Python scripting (preferred but not essential)
• Passionate about animation and storytelling.

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.
• Enjoy holistic wellbeing support through discounted health insurance with Bupa, financial wellbeing initiatives from our superannuation partner Media Super, and access to staff qualified in Mental Health First Aid.

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