2d Fx Artist

**Flying Bark Productions is working on exciting projects such as the recently announced Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Stranger Things animated series, Marvel Studios’ What If ?, Disney Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, as well as our productions of 200% Wolf movie and Tales From Outer Suburbia by Sean Tan.**

We are looking for experienced 2D FX Artists to join our team Reporting to the Producer, your role will include animating visual effects, with a focus on explosions, smoke, flames, electricity, stylised magic and other elemental effects and you will work closely with VFX Supervisors and Leads to deliver the final shots.

**About the role**:

- Produce scene specific and/or reusable frame-by-frame effects animation for the Program/s that fulfils the creative style of the project as advised by the VFX Supervisor/s;
- Work to quotas and deadlines as briefed by the Production crew;
- Work closely with the Animation Artists and Compositors to deliver effects that integrate seamlessly into the scenes;
- Completion of creative revisions as requested by the VFX Supervisor/s and Animation Lead/s;
- Proactively re-use previously created and approved effects, adapting the animation to the perspective and timing of the new shot;
- Adhere to the work flow structure of the project as requested by the VFX Supervisor/s;
- Work cohesively within a team environment and ensuring high levels of communication at all times;
- Adhere to the administrative tools used for tracking workflow, input and delivery/output of shots;
- Strong communication and ability to work to a verbal or visual brief, flagging in advance any issues that may impact on successful timely delivery of material or shots to Production and the Supervising crew;
And all other duties and responsibilities as reasonably required by the Production Company.

**About you**:

- Excellent communication skills.
- Solid experience with effects animation in a 2D animation environment;
- Solid experience and understanding of Toon Boom Harmony, After Effects and other effects software in a production based environment;
- Solid knowledge of 2D animation workflows;
- Excellent communication skills and willingness to share information in a team environment;
- Passion for animation.

**What do we do?**

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.

**Why work with us?**
- 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.
- Breakfast is served daily - on us
- We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar
- 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.
- We love dogs and you will often see some of our regular fluffy companions in the studio.
- We have a hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days on offer.
- Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever possible.
- Our employees say our culture is the best they've ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated
- You'll have access to mental health resources and free counselling via our Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act.
- Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer._