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Senior 2D Rough Animator

11 Hours ago • 4-8 Years • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Flying Bark Productions seeks a Senior 2D Rough Animator to contribute to projects like the Avatar: The Last Airbender film and Stranger Things animated series. Responsibilities include producing frame-by-frame animation, meeting quotas, completing revisions, adhering to workflows (correct layer labeling, node structuring, timing charts), creating economical and dynamic movement, maintaining continuity, and interpreting storyboards. The ideal candidate possesses proven professional experience in 2D character animation, including lip-sync and key posing. Experience with anime style and Toon Boom Harmony is preferred. Strong storytelling, comic timing, and teamwork skills are essential.
Must have:
  • Proven professional experience in 2D character animation
  • Proficient in Toon Boom Harmony
  • Strong storytelling and comic timing
  • Ability to meet quotas and deadlines
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with anime animation style
  • Experience with lip-sync and key posing
Perks:
  • Industry-leading studio space
  • Daily breakfast
  • Cake days, movie nights, wrap parties
  • Culture club
  • Charity fundraising participation
  • Hybrid work model
  • Career development opportunities
  • Mental health resources

Job Details

Flying Bark Productions is 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 role is suitable for senior artists with professional experience only. Remote contracts may be possible though applicants in Australia or open to relocation preferred.*


The Senior 2D Rough Animator is responsible for bringing life to the characters of the Program/s, 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 Program/s as required by the Animation Director and Animation Supervisor/s; and to the production schedule provided by the Production Company.


About the role:

  • Produce frame-by-frame animation for the Program/s that fulfils the creative standards of the project as advised by the Animation Director and Animation Supervisor/s
  • Meet quota as briefed by the Production crew
  • Complete creative revisions as requested by the Animation Director and Animation Supervisor/s in addition to the animation quota
  • Adhere to the work flow structure of the project with successful adherence and completion of technical tasks at each animation stage, including but not limited to correct labelling of layers, clean and clear structuring of nodes, and submission of timing charts.
  • Create economical and dynamic movement, keeping an eye on continuity and hookups while referencing a storyboard, with a drive to push the performance and energy in every scene.

 

About you:

    • Proven professional experience with character animation including lip sync and key posing in a 2D animation environment
    • Experience in anime animation style a bonus
    • Ability to work in a team environment and follow guidance from creative and technical supervisors
    • Ability to be adaptable, flexible and responsive to changes
    • Good sense of narrative storytelling, comic timing and camera
    • Solid experience and understanding of Toon Boom Harmony in a production based environment
    • Solid knowledge of 2D animation workflows and storyboard interpretation
    • Excellent communication skills and willingness to share information in a team environment
    • Passion for 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.


    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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