Jobs at Flying Bark Productions

Runs character FX and simulations for cloth, hair, rigid bodies, crowds, muscles, and other assets using Maya and nCloth. Troubleshoots simulations, adds secondary motion, cleans and models shots, develops solutions for rigging challenges, and incorporates supervisor and client feedback. Collaborates with VFX supervisors, leads, animators, and other departments to deliver high-quality shots on schedule. The role requires relocation to Sydney and begins in January 2027.

Expression-of-interest opportunity for 2D animation design artists across character, environment, prop, vehicle, colour script, background layout, and background paint disciplines. Artists will create production-ready artwork, replicate established show styles, meet quotas and deadlines, communicate clearly, and collaborate within animation pipelines. Roles range from strong mid-level artists to leads, with Sydney-based, hybrid, and remote opportunities available.

Manage and modernise on-premises storage and core infrastructure for a creative animation studio. Own enterprise SAN/NAS, fibre switching, backups/archives (Bacula + LTO8), AD/DNS/DHCP, virtualization (Proxmox/Hyper-V), networking and security. Provide hands-on systems administration, ticket support, automation (Python/PowerShell/Bash), vendor liaison, documentation, and drive storage consolidation while meeting client security standards (TPN/MPAA).

Manage HR operations for Sydney studio: handle employee and industrial relations, benefits and compensation administration, engagement and L&D initiatives, HR reporting and compliance (including award audits), support managers, and collaborate with global People & Culture teams to scale HR practices across studios.

Create and execute high-quality stylized CGFX (fire, smoke, water, particles, destruction) for animated films/episodic under CG FX supervision. Build setups, run simulations, generate caches, maintain effect presets, render show-compatible elements, and mentor junior artists.

The 3D Animator will bring characters to life, enhance storytelling, and meet creative and technical requirements while collaborating with the animation team.