Flying Bark Productions is working on exciting projects such as the recently announced Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Stranger Things animated series, Marvel Studios’ What If…?, Disney Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Flying Bark’s own 200% Wolf movie, and many others.

*Please note that a Layout/Previs focused Demo Reel is a requirement for this position, without it we will not be able to move forward with your application. We prefer links to YouTube or Vimeo, as we're not able to access links via Google Drive.*

Applicants within Australia preferred, with visa and/or relocation available for the right candidate (sorry, no remote opportunities at this time).

What do we do?

Flying Bark Productions is a renowned independent producer of family-focused animation entertainment. For over 50 years, our full-service 2D and 3D production facility has created award-winning feature films and TV series such as 100% Wolf, Maya: The Bee and Blinky Bill: The Movie.

With over 400 artists at our studios in Sydney and Los Angeles, and partner studios around the world, Flying Bark is one of the largest studios in Australia. Flying Bark is wholly owned by Studio 100: a vertically integrated entertainment powerhouse based in Europe, with theme parks, theatrical productions, and live action and animation studios in Belgium, Germany, France and the USA.

Flying Bark also provides world-class animation services for global clients including Paramount (Avatar: The Last Airbender) Nickelodeon (Glitch Techs, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Marvel (What If...?), LEGO (Monkie Kid) and Disney (Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur).

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 the heart of Sydney’s creative inner-west, 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 Kulture Klub 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.
• If you love dogs as much as we do, you can bring them to work!
• Work from anywhere with our flexible remote working policy.
• 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!
• You'll have access to mental health resources and free counselling via our Employee Assistant Provider, Support Act.

Overview:

As a CG Layout Artist, you will work in collaboration with the Layout supervisor to establish the look and feel of the cameras and the environment of an animated sequence. You are the stylistic and technical eye of the entire shot and help determine the action (animation). In this role, you get to flex your creative muscles and actively participate in the storytelling process with an emphasis on cinematography.

Here's what we're looking for:

• Minimum requirement of 2 years production experience in 3D animated films and/or animated episodic; (Not live action, nor Matchmove)
• A layout/previs focused demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specific role; (This is not an animation role)
• Experience and understanding of Maya in a production based environment;
• A strong sense of composition, cinematic camera work, animation timing and narrative storytelling;
• Knowledge of layout workflows, animation and CG camera lens information, camera rigs and cinematography;
• Advanced visual skills of scale, proportion, point of view, perspective, size, color, form, composition, and depth of field;
• Knowledge of the basics of animation;
• Advanced knowledge of environments and landscapes;
• Basic understanding of anatomy;

Role & responsibilities:

• Translates storyboards/ sketches into 3D sequence of shots;
• Determines camera composition, angles and movement;
• Environment blocking and creating backgrounds that support the narrative of the story;
• Creates basic blocking for all characters and props.
• Setting the camera path & defining the perspective of a scene;
• Ensuring continuity between shots;
• Creates sequences of shots that convey the storyline, ensuring the vision of the Director and Layout Supervisor are resolved. 
• May create rough pre-visualization models and environments to facilitate animation. 

Key Measures of Success:

• Enthusiasm and passion for animation, cameras and cinematography;
• Ability to take direction from a Supervisor and be team oriented;
• 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.

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