Layout Artist

2 Years ago • All levels • Art

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Layout Artist, you will collaborate with your supervisor, utilizing your creative skills in cinematography to contribute to the storytelling process and maintain workflow. The role involves a strong understanding of composition, camera work, animation timing, and narrative storytelling. Responsibilities include working in Maya, knowledge of layout workflows, camera rigs, and cinematography. The ability to meet deadlines and effective communication skills are essential for this role. The candidate should also be able to take direction and be flexible. You will be working on projects like Avatar: The Last Airbender and Stranger Things animated series.
Must have:
  • Strong composition, cinematic camera work, animation timing, storytelling skills.
  • Experience and understanding of Maya in a production environment.
  • Knowledge of layout workflows, camera rigs, and cinematography.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills.
Perks:
  • Work on cool projects.
  • Industry-leading studio space.
  • Free breakfast.
  • Cake days, movie nights, wrap parties.
  • Paws for a Cause fundraising.
  • Hybrid work approach with flexible work from home days.
  • Career development training and support.
  • Access to mental health resources and free counseling.
  • Discounted health insurance and financial wellbeing initiatives.

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. 


*Prioritising candidates based in Australia, onsite preferred*


As a Layout Artist you will get to work closely with your supervisor, experiencing freedom by flexing your creative muscles and actively participating in the storytelling process through cinematography and helping to maintain the flow of the work.


About you:

  • Strong sense of composition, cinematic camera work, animation timing and narrative storytelling;
  • Experience and understanding of Maya in a production based environment;
  • Knowledge of layout workflows, live action and CG camera lens information, camera rigs and cinematography;
  • Ability to meet consistently meet deadlines;
  • Excellent communication skills and willingness to share information in a team environment;
  • Ability to take direction and be flexible and responsive to change;
  • Ability to work independently as well as under direct supervision;
  • Enthusiasm and passion for animation, cameras and cinematography.


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.
  • Enjoy holistic wellbeing support through discounted health insurance with Bupa, financial wellbeing initiatives from our superannuation partner Media Super, and access to staff qualified in Mental Health First Aid.


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

    Location

    Sydney, New South Wales (Hybrid)

    Department

    Compositing

    Employment Type

    Full-Time Max Term

    Minimum Experience

    Experienced

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