Teams at Crafty Apes

Create and refine character simulations for cloth, hair, fur, feathers, muscle, soft bodies, and dynamic props. Build and optimize CFX rigs and templates, perform post-simulation cleanup and deformation fixes, and collaborate with animation, rigging, lighting, compositing, and production teams. Troubleshoot pipeline issues, implement creative direction, and deliver technically accurate, high-quality work on schedule.

Crafty Apes Australia is accepting expressions of interest from professionals across visual effects, CG and 2D production, technology and pipeline, and production management. Applicants should submit a portfolio or reel, CV, filmography or project list, and a cover letter describing their career goals, curiosity, and alignment with the company’s values. Profiles will be considered for future opportunities as projects and roles emerge.

Create photorealistic visual effects composites for film, episodic content, and commercials. Responsibilities include integrating live-action and CG elements, roto, tracking, paint, animation, blue/green screen keying, matte extraction, color and lighting work, script organization, and communicating progress with production teams.