Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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

* Please be aware that for this specific role, we are giving priority to artists who are eligible to work in Spain/Europe, could be remote *

The 3D Modeller will be responsible for executing the CG/3D modelling of characters and environments for the Program/s, with a focus on proxy models, according to the Directors vision and guided by the look development process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Construct organic and hard surface models which convey the intent of art department reference and are faithful to the style of the production.
• Define the three-dimensional form and two dimensionalsilhouette of all models as briefed and resolve unspecified details as required;
• Follow guidance from the Program/s creative and technical leaders to realise the Directors vision.
• Reconcile the technical requirements of motion picture quality works including efficient use of geometry; an appropriate level of geometric detail; topology suitable for deformation, UV layout and rendering.
• Create, revise and maintain digital character, prop and environment assetsand support end users (as required), responding to guidance and review notes from the Director as well as creative and technical supervisors.
• Constructing the shapes of 3D digital character, prop and environment models in Maya, with a strong working knowledge of UV layout techniques.
• Havesolid knowledge ofdigital sculptinginZ-brush and/or Mudbox and be self sufficient in maintaining the workflows between Maya and these packages.
• Ensure that digital assets meet the studio standards, specifications and conventions with respect to appearance and aesthetics, user friendliness, performance, data integrity, and robustness.
• Support and maintain dialogue with other crew members, including Technical Directors, Riggers and Animators, who make use of the digital assets as required.
• Ensure that weekly modelling department milestones and production deadlines are met, and communication to production of any issues that may impact on this successful delivery.

About You:

• Production experience in animated features/ animated episodic; (Not live action)
• Portfolios with mature, graphic stylization of reality preferred. Somewhat in the vein of Spiderverse, Entergalactic, Arcane and The Witness [Love, Death, Robots] ;
• Demo reels focusing on character and/orenvironment and assets modelling;
• Solid experience and understanding of Maya in a production based environment.
• Ability to constructing the shapes of 3D digital environmentsand/or prop models in Maya, with a strong working knowledge of UV layout techniques.
• Experience in Houdini procedural modelling is a plus;
• Solid knowledge of digital sculpting in Z-brush and/or Mudbox and be self sufficient in maintaining the workflows between Maya and these packages.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Solid knowledge of modelling and rigging workflows.
• Good sense of traditional anatomy and proportion.
• Ability to flag issues that may impact on the successful delivery of assets within the production schedule.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to share information in a team environment.
• Ability to take direction and be flexible and responsive to change.
• Ability to work independently as well as under direct supervision.
• A passion for modelling and ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Fluent in English and/or Spanish language, both written and verbal;
• Eligible to work in Spain/Europe. Spanish locals & Europeans open to relocation will be given priority.

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 hascreated award-winning feature films and TV series.

Why work with us?

• We work on some pretty cool projects - check out our website:
• We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a Kulture Klub 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.
• If you love dogs as much as we do, you can bring them to work!
• Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever possible.
• We have a full slate and plans for international expansion so there is always plenty of opportunity for career development.
• Our employees say our culture is the best they've ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated!

Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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