Animation TA

1 Month ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Flying Bark Productions is an animation studio working on projects like Avatar: The Last Airbender, Ghostbusters, and Stranger Things animated series. They are seeking an Animation TA to provide technical support to the Animation and Layout crews. Responsibilities include daily technical support, animation library maintenance, bug report resolution, quality control of shots, character pose preparation, and rigging assistance. The role requires working relationships with production and crew, adaptability to changes, and meeting deadlines. Candidates must be based in Australia and willing to relocate to Sydney.
Must have:
  • Daily technical support to Animation/Layout crews
  • Animation library maintenance
  • Review and resolve bug reports
  • Quality control for shots
  • Prepare character poses
  • Rigging assistance
  • Meet production deadlines
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Passion for animation
Good to have:
  • Scripting using Python and/or Mel
  • Understanding of Maya in production
Perks:
  • Work on cool projects
  • Industry-leading studio space
  • Cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room
  • State-of-the-art animation facilities
  • Daily breakfast
  • Cake days, movie nights, wrap parties
  • Culture club for social calendar
  • Fundraising for charities (Beyond Blue, RSPCA, Cancer Council)
  • Dog-friendly studio
  • Hybrid work approach with flexible work from home
  • Career development, training, and support
  • Positive and celebrated culture
  • Mental health resources and free counselling (Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act)

Job Details

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. 


*Please note that we are only considering Australia based candidates, must be open to relocate to Sydney.*



The Animation TA is responsible for providing technical support for the crew for the Project with a focus on the Animation team under the guidance of the supervising technical crew and Production.

 

About the role:

  • Daily technical support to the Animation and Layout crews,
  • Animation library maintenance and updating;
  • Reviewing and resolving bug reports;
  • Quality control for shots delivered from Layout and preparation for delivery to Animation;
  • Quality control of final animation;
  • Preparation of characters poses for surfacing;
  • Preparation of character range of motion set ups;
  • Postsculpting characters as required by the QC process;
  • Assistance with set, prop and character rigging when required;
  • Establishment of successful working relationships with key members of production and crew;
  • Take direction from a Supervisor as required as well as an ability to seek guidance if unsure;
  • Be adaptable, flexible and responsive to changes;
  • Complete tasks within production deadlines.



About you:

  • Enthusiasm and willingness to learn;
  • Attention to detail;
  • Ability to script using Python and / or Mel (a bonus);
  • An understanding of Maya (software) in a production based environment;
  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines;
  • Excellent communication skills and willingness to share information in a team environment;
  • Flexibility and ability to be responsive to change;
  • 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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