CG Layout and Animation TA

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, as well as our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan. 

The CG Layout and Animation TA is primarily responsible for technically checking turnover assets from the layout department into the pipeline and through to character layout and proper build in Harmony. They may be required to support CG assets with the creation and maintenance of high-quality and lower res proxy models, BG projection tasks and also CG animation and rigging tasks as required. They may also be involved in troubleshooting, assembly and layout tasks as well as look development, workflow development. Scripting needs may be required, under the guidance and direction of the technical and creative supervising crew.

About the role:

• Technically check and ingest client turnover assets into Shotgrid
• Assist with layout assembly as required
• Assist with BG layout projections tasks
• Assist with assets and/or layout by  producing proxy and/or high resolution models
• Facilitate a smooth hand off between the layout and 2D animation departments
• Exporting 3D files from Maya to Harmony
• Updating BG Layout to BG Paint layers in Maya and rendering
• Exporting 3D Rigs from Harmony back to Maya
• Output files from Harmony back into Lighting and/or Comp as required
• Assist with layout workflow development and MEL scripting for layout tools for the film
• Take direction from the Project's creative leadership, including Director, CG Supervisor and Layout Supervisor
• Documenting the workflow for future productions
  

About you:

• Strong professional experience and use of Maya in a production-based environment;
• Solid knowledge of camera workflows in Maya

• Good MEL scripting ability
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to flag issues that may impact on the successful delivery of assets within the Production schedule.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

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.