Senior Lookdev Artist

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Flying Bark Productions seeks a Senior Lookdev Artist with 5+ years of high-end VFX/animation experience. Responsibilities include developing the look of environments and characters, collaborating with other departments (modeling, surfacing, texturing, lighting, compositing), translating stylised art direction into practical implementation, managing picture tests, and participating in R&D tasks. The role requires proficiency in Katana and Nuke (Houdini a plus), Python scripting, rendering technologies (Arnold or similar), shader knowledge, and strong troubleshooting skills. Experience with Shotgrid is beneficial. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership, strong communication, and time management skills.
Must have:
  • 5+ years high-end VFX/animation experience
  • Proficiency in Katana & Nuke
  • Strong shader & rendering knowledge
  • Python scripting experience
  • Excellent communication & leadership skills
Good to have:
  • Houdini experience
  • Shotgrid API & Toolkit familiarity
Perks:
  • Daily breakfast
  • State-of-the-art studio
  • Social events
  • Mental health resources
  • Hybrid work model
  • Career development opportunities

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. 


We are looking for a dynamic Senior Lookdev Artist with a great eye for design, shape, and colour to help us flesh out the look and methodologies for interdepartmental shots and assets. This artist will take initiative on RnD tasks, have ownership overlook of picture tests, communicate well with the departmental heads and show leadership, and manage time well. Ideal candidates have a multifaceted software fluency and are able to take shots and assets from inception to final proof of concept.


About the role:

  • Work closely with your team, the asset supervisors and production to develop the look of the environments and characters for the show.
  • Collaborate closely with other departments, such as modeling, surfacing, texturing, lighting, and compositing, to ensure seamless integration of assets into the production pipeline.
  • Taking highly stylised art direction (whether a verbal or visual) and implementing as such.
  • 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.
  • 5+ years experience in Environment and/or Character Look Development.
  • High level understanding and use of the software packages Katana and Nuke (experience in Houdini is considered a bonus).
  • Knowledge and experience in Python.
  • In-depth knowledge of rendering technologies such as Arnold or similar renderers.
  • A high level knowledge of shaders, shading networks and scripting
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills, particularly in asset pipeline workflows.
  • 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.


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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