Senior 3D Animator

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. 

* This is an on-site position based in our Madrid office. Remote work is not an option at this time. A hybrid work model will be considered in the near future, but the role is primarily office-based in Madrid. *

* Please note that a 3D ANIMATION FOCUSED Demo Reel is a requirement for all our artist positions, without it we will not be able to move forward with your application. * We prefer to get links to YouTube or Vimeo, as we are not able to access links via Google Drive.

The 3D Animator is responsible for bringing life to the characters of the project, 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 project as required by the Animation Supervisor; and to the production and shot schedule provided by the Production Company.

We're currently looking for a Senior 3D Animator to join our Madrid team from February 2025 onwards.

About you:

• Minimum requirement of 5+ years production experience in 3D animated films and/or animated episodic;
• Demo Reels showcasing excellent facial performance & body mechanics;
• Portfolios with mature, stylized and anime-inspired animation are preferred. 2D animation experience is a bonus but non-essential for this role. Somewhat in the vein of Spiderverse, Entergalactic, Arcane and The Witness [Love, Death, Robots];
• Good sense of narrative storytelling, comic timing and emotive visual language;
• Excellent experience with character animation including lip sync and key posing in a CG animation environment;
• Solid experience and understanding of Maya in a production based environment;
• Solid knowledge of animation workflows, character rigs and storyboard interpretation;
• Experience creating animated sequences of characters, objects, and cameras, 
• Able to collaborate with the animation team to achieve the EPs vision
• Proficient with keyframe animation and have strong fundamentals such as posing, timing, and pacing;
• Ability to rough out animation blocking for review, then revise and polish to completion;
• Strong understanding of the principles of animation;
• Passion for animation and storytelling.
• Ability to take direction from a Supervisor and be team-oriented;
• Ability to take feedback from director and lead animator and apply to shots accordingly;
• Ability to take and successfully interpret a verbal or visual creative brief;
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to share information in a team environment;
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines;
• Ability to take direction and be flexible and responsive to change;
• Ability to work independently as well as under direct supervision;
• Fast problem-solving and implementation of solutions.
  
• Fluent in English and/or 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.