Stage23 Pty Ltd is a Sydney based visual effects and post production studio.
We create and deliver computer generated imagery, animation and finished digital content for feature film, episodic television, commercials, online and interactive platforms, for Australian and international clients.About the roleThe role spans our asset creation, character effects and lighting pipelines, carrying end-to-end responsibility for taking shots from upstream inputs through to final rendered output, working alongside compositors and supervisors.This is a senior, hands on position.
You will work across multiple concurrent productions, resolve technical and creative problems independently, and set the standard for other artists in the team.Key responsibilitiesDesign and build CGI assets including creature sculpts, grooms, rigs, muscle systems, textures and surfacesImplement character effects including fur groom and muscle simulationsCreate or implement lighting rigs from on set reference and captured dataLight and render CGI shots, including taking responsibility for and compiling upstream assets (animation, simulation, effects), and work with compositors to final shotsCreate effective rendering setups to optimise render farm usageTake direction from Supervisors, and provide guidance and mentorship to other asset and lighting artistsIndependently provide solutions to technical and aesthetic problems with minimal direction, and handle the most difficult tasks under time pressureWork collaboratively with artists from other disciplinesImplement and incorporate feedback and change requests from Supervisors and Stage23 clientsMaintain proficient standards in using and operating the software and tools required to create, develop,



produce and deliver computer graphics projects and tasksSkills and experience requiredThree years of relevant experience plus a bachelor degree or higher qualification in multimedia, computer graphics, visual effects, animation, information technology or a related field; or at least five years of relevant professional experience in place of the formal qualificationDemonstrated capability across the full asset pipeline: sculpting, grooming, rigging, muscle systems, texturing and look developmentPractical production experience with character effects simulation, including hair and fur grooms and muscle or flesh simulationStrong lighting and rendering capability, including matching computer generated lighting to on set reference and live action platesProficiency with industry standard software includingMaya, Houdini, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Mari, Nukeand a production renderer such as Karma.Working knowledge of colour managed pipelines (ACES), USD based workflows and Linux based studio environmentsDemonstrated ability to build efficient render setups and manage render resource use across concurrent shotsExperience providing direction, review and mentorship to other artistsAbility to work independently, prioritise competing deliverables and meet production deadlines under pressureStrong communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplinesCredits on photoreal creature or character work for feature film or high end episodic productionsScripting in Python or MEL to improve pipeline and rendering efficiencyExperience delivering content for interactive, gaming, mobile or web based platformsWhat we offer$110,000 to $130,000 per annum plus superannuationOngoing full time employment with a Sydney based studio working on domestic and international productions
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📌 Multimedia Specialist - Vfx Creature Td (New South Wales)
🏢 Stage 23 Pty
📍 New South Wales