Animation TA

Flying Bark Productions is working on exciting projects such as Netflix's Stranger Things animated series, the recently announced Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, 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 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.

We're currently looking for an Animation TA Junior to join our Madrid team from December 2024 onwards. 

* Not open for remote work, this position must be based in Madrid, Spain.*

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;
• Postculpting characters as required by the QC process;
• Assistance with set, prop and character rigging when required;
• And all other duties and responsibilities as reasonably required by the Production Company.

Key Measures of Success:

• 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;
  

• Fast problem-solving and implementation of solutions;
  
• Fluent in English and Spanish language, both written and verbal;
  
• Eligible to work in Spain/Europe. Spanish locals & Europeans open to relocation will be given priority. 

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 cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a Kulture Klub dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!
  
• If you love dogs as much as we do, you can bring them to work!
  
• We have a full slate and plans for international expansion so there is always plenty of opportunity for career development.
• Our employees say our culture is the best they've ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated!
  

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