Description
Are you an excellent, proactive problem solver who
is able to work through and assist with any technical issues that may arise
within the Animation team? Then you are
our Technical Animator! We are currently
looking for Technical Animators to start in the coming months on Peter Rabbit
2.
What
you’ll get to do:
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Responsible for troubleshooting and user support within the
Animation software and proprietary tools
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Testing and validating new releases of workflow tools with Maya
and in the Farm environment.
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Assist Animators with day to day issues and glitches and
eventually escalating those issues through the right channels when they aren't
immediately addressable.
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Assisting with technical workflow for the Animation department.
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Debugging render issues for the Animation reviews
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Assisting with the QC process of shots moving in and out of the
Animation department.
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Communicate and promote repeatable, pipeline based workflows that
will ensure data security and efficiency throughout the whole production.
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Creating and updating documentation that supports the Animation
processes.
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Establish close partnership with Animation staff and other TD
groups.
What you bring:
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1 + years’ experience on an animated feature working as a Technical
Animator
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Experience supporting animators.
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Experience with Rigging methods is preferable.
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Experience using Linux in a production environment is preferable.
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Programming experience in Python is a bonus.
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Understanding of traditional animation techniques and the
principles of character motion.
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Experience using software packages applicable to Maya
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Excellent in pro-active problem solving skills.
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An adaptable approach, with the ability to balance your workload
with the needs of the artists and production deadlines.
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The ability to efficiently organise and prioritise work across
multiple areas and work and remain calm under pressure.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate in
both a technical manner and artistic manner.
·
Willing
to learn, and contribute to the success of the team and project.
Please
apply if you are eligible to work permanently in Australia.
Due to security reasons please do not
include any links to Dropbox or Google Docs.
To apply, please complete our online
application form via our website: https://www.animallogic.com/careers/jobs/locations/sydney/
Animal Logic is recognised as one
of the world’s leading independent creative digital studios, producing award
winning design, visual effects and animation for over 25 years. With studios in
Sydney and Vancouver and development offices in Sydney and Los Angeles, Animal
Logic continues to forge new partnerships and collaborations with leading
studios and filmmakers to develop and produce stories that resonate with a
global audience.
Animal Logic is currently in
production on Peter Rabbit 2 and is
creating visual effects for Captain Marvel.
Recent productions include The LEGO Movie
2: The Second Part, Peter Rabbit,
The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Alien:
Covenant. Other film credits include: The LEGO Movie, Avengers:
Age of Ultron, The Great Gatsby, Legend of the Guardians: The
Owls of Ga’Hoole, 300, Happy Feet and The Matrix.
Animal Logic Entertainment (ALE)
is the production arm tasked with developing a strong slate of innovative,
commercially minded, story driven projects stamped with the visual and technical
innovation that has become the hallmark of the studios’ work. The development
slate, while eclectic and diverse, has a core focus on tent pole, 4-quadrant
family feature animation and hybrid projects as well as filmmaker driven and
visually arresting live action/VFX films. ALE is currently in production on Peter Rabbit 2. Previous projects
include Peter Rabbit and Legend of
the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole.
Truant Pictures, a subsidiary of
Animal Logic, collaborates with both emerging and established talent to develop
and produce thought-provoking genre films for an international audience. Truant
Pictures operates out of Animal Logic’s Sydney-based studio and Los Angeles
office, alongside ALE.
For over 25 years, Animal Logic
has remained committed to innovation, technical and creative excellence and
most importantly, creating a collaborative and storytelling culture with a
unique voice. We have BIG dreams!