Flying Bark Productions is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling. 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 our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan. The Katana TD collaborates with the CG Supervisors and the Pipeline team to design, implement and create tools and systems and sustain continued pipeline support to the different teams and throughout production.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Animated Feature Films, TV Series and VFX production
- Experience with 2D, CG and 2.5D workflows and understanding the limitations of each pipeline
- Detailed knowledge of production pipeline processes
- Detailed knowledge of digital asset management concepts
- Detailed knowledge of Pixar Tractor API
- Detailed knowledge of Autodesk Maya Python API
- Detailed knowledge of Autodesk Shotgrid and Autodesk Shotgrid Toolkit and API
- Detailed knowledge of Python and/or API/programming experience
- Knowledge of Side FX Houdini API
- Knowledge of The Foundry Katana API
- Knowledge of The Foundry Nuke API
- Knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, Postgres or equivalent)
- Experience with use of and development of plug-ins/scripts for production software applications (e.g. Toon Boom Harmony/Storyboard Pro, Maya, Katana, Nuke, RV, Houdini)
- Familiarity with different Cloud systems and APIs, ideally AWS S3, AWS Lambda, Boto Python API
- Ability to learn quickly and comprehend custom in-house production tools
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work successfully in a fast paced environment
- Ability to communicate technical issues to the Production team in a clear manner
- Must work well in a team, with strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with the various production and technology departments
Benefits
- Breakfast is served daily - on us!
- Cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!
- 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
- Mental health resources and free counselling via our Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act
- Paws for a Cause fundraising arm raising much needed funds for charities such as Beyond Blue, RSPCA and the Cancer Council
