Job Description

3D Animation Lead at Flying Bark Productions in Alexandria, NSW, AU.

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This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

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Flying Bark Productions is a agile and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling.

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We are working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Ghostbusters animated series and Stranger Things animated series as well as upcoming feature film, Zac Power.

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The 3D Animation Lead role involves managing and guiding a team of animators on a show, acting as the main contact between production and supervisors, and ensuring smooth communication and workflow.

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This role requires strong leadership skills, technical knowledge of animation tools (especially Maya), and the ability to solve creative and technical challenges while meeting deadlines.

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The lead also coaches junior artists, collaborates with other departments, and supports production needs to maintain high-quality animation output.

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About the role:

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- Lead a team of animators on a show
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- Be the key contact for production and supervisor/s.
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- Maintain clear communication, deal with creative challenges, provide solutions and adapt to changes in production & scheduling
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- Set and manage team assignments in collaboration with the animation supervisor
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- Have a good understanding of the animation tasks the team will be working on and the potential technical and creative challenges involved
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- Be prepared to deputise for the animation supervisor if necessary
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- Be aware of workflow templates, methodology and documentation; provide to the team where necessary
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- Work with technology teams to ensure that department tools are available for the team and properly set up for the show
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- Inform supervisors and Head of Department (HOD)



of any advances made on a project for integration into other shows
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- May be required to work with HOD and supervisors on bids when requested
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- Effectively manage team to avoid potential conflict or disagreement
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- Maintain positive relationships with all other departments and address any issues promptly
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- Attend dailies and present the work of your team; guide artists on how to present their work
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- Coach, share knowledge and assume some responsibility for the progression of more junior members of the team
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- Provide regular feedback to the team to ensure that work is always delivered on time to the highest possible standard
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- Work with the technical animators to ensure that show wikis are kept up to date
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About you:

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- Previous experience mentoring or leading a team
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- Thorough knowledge of Maya
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- An understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture and form
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- An understanding of rigs and typical rigging set-ups, animation pipelines and transferring data between tools
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- The proven ability to work under pressure
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- Being open to direction and able to embrace change
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- Attention to detail
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- Reliable, with good time keeping and the ability to meet deadlines
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- Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
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- A demonstrable commitment to creative collaboration within a team and with other departments
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- Adaptability and the willingness to learn new processes and technical skills
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- Working knowledge of modelling, rigging and Mel/Python scripting
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- Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills
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What do we do?

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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.

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Why work with us?

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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.

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We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!

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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.

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We love dogs and you will often see some of our regular fluffy companions in the studio.

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Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever possible.

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Our employees say our culture is the best they've ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated!

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You'll have access to mental health resources and free counselling via our Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act.

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Perks & Benefits:

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- Flare Benefits Platform: Access to exclusive discounts, cashback, and premium deals at hundreds of major Australian retailers to help your pay go further.
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- Health Insurance Discounts: Compare and save on private health cover with potential savings of up to $300.
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- Novated Leasing (Flare Cars): Eligible employees can save an average of $10,000/year on car ownership through novated leasing.
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- Available to permanent employees and fixed-term contractors on contracts of 12 months or more.
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Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

📌 3D Animation Lead at Flying Bark Productions (New South Wales)
🏢 Flying Bark Productions
📍 New South Wales