Asset TD

2 Months ago • 5-5 Years

About the job

SummaryBy Outscal

Asset TD with 5+ years of VFX/animation experience, proficient in Maya, Katana, MARI, Nuke, Python, and rendering technologies like Arnold. Strong troubleshooting skills are a must.

Flying Bark Productions is working on exciting projects such as the highly anticipated Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Stranger Things animated series, Marvel Studios’ What If…?, Disney Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, as well as our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan. 

 

*Please note: no remote opportunities available, candidate must be open to relocate to Sydney*


About the role:

  • Troubleshoot and debug technical issues related to asset pipeline workflows, including performance optimisation and rendering problems.
  • Develop and maintain pipeline tools to streamline asset creation, management, and deployment.
  • Collaborate closely with other departments, such as modeling, texturing, lighting, and compositing, to ensure seamless integration of assets into the production pipeline.
  • Taking and interpreting a creative brief, whether a verbal or visual brief.
  • Working within a team and maintain good team dynamics.
  • Problem solving and predict potential problems with assigned tasks.
  • Self-managing and complete tasks within production deadlines.
  • Communicate and seek information when necessary.
  • And all other duties and responsibilities as reasonably required by the Production Company.


About you:

  • Minimum 5 years of high-end feature film VFX and/or Animation experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience with software packages such as Maya, Katana, MARI, and Nuke (experience in Houdini is considered a bonus).
  • Advanced knowledge and experience in Python (experience with Katana LUA is a bonus).
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills, particularly in asset pipeline workflows.
  • In-depth knowledge of rendering technologies such as Arnold or similar renderers.
  • Familiarity with Shotgrid API and Shotgrid Toolkit is a plus.

  • Ability to support, assist, and mentor other team members.
  • A thorough knowledge of the animation pipeline from modeling, surfacing, grooming, rendering through to compositing.
  • A demonstrated understanding of shading networks.

 

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.
  • Free financial advice to all Sydney employees through our default Superannuation provider (Media Super).
  • 7% discount on Bupa Health insurance for our Sydney employees.

 

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

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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