CG FX Supervisor

Flying Bark Productions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Breakfast daily

Mental health support

Wellbeing benefits

Employee discounts

Novated leasing

Job summary

Flying Bark Productions in Sydney seeks an experienced CG FX Supervisor to lead the FX team on a high-profile animated series. You will define the FX style, supervise scene-specific and reusable effects, mentor crew, and drive efficient workflows while meeting tight production timelines.

You will coordinate with Supervisors to ensure creative and technical requirements are met, develop scalable pipelines, and deliver show-ready effects across multiple software packages within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Experience leading FX teams in animation or VFX environments.
• Strong problem-solving and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to manage production deadlines and workflows.
• Excellent communication with supervisors and crew.

Responsibilities

• Set the FX style with the supervisors and drive it across episodes.
• Oversee scene-specific and reusable 3D effects to meet creative standards.
• Direct and mentor FX crew; perform regular performance reviews.
• Develop workflows to meet creative and technical requirements.
• Maintain an FX library to ensure consistency and reusability.
• Export compatible caches for Katana, Maya, Houdini and Nuke.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Production deadlines

Communication

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

Job description

Flying Bark Productions is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling. We have a number of exciting productions underway, including a new 2D project with Disney, Netflix's Ghostbusters animated series and Stranger Things animated series, as well as an upcoming feature film, Zac Power.

We’re looking for an experienced CG FX Supervisor to join our studio in Sydney, Australiato work on a highly anticipated animated series. Must be willing to relocate to Australia, no remote opportunities at this time.

About the role:

• Work closely with the creative Supervisors to establish and drive the unique FX style of the series
• Supervise and produce scene specific and/or reusable 3Deffects for the Program/s that fulfils the creative standards of the project as advised by the creative Supervisor/s
• Direct, inspire and mentor all crew assigned to the effects department
• Carry out regular performance management with effects crew, guided by Talent Managers
• Review work daily and provide clear feedback to the crew to ensure that the creative and technical requirements for the Program is maintained
• Direct and maintain an effects library in order to set the style and benchmark of the series as well as aid in reusing as much as possible to maintain efficiency
• Clearly understand the creative requirements of the Program and help develop workflows and techniques that will ensure that these requirements are met
• Work to deadlines as briefed by the Production crew, ensuring that any pressure points in the schedule are planned for
• Lookdev of effects to explore and establish new effects
• Generation of compatible caches to export into various software including Katana, Maya, Houdini and Nuke
• Rendering effects as show compatible image format elements to insert into comp
• Effects to include the full range of customary CG effects including particles, fluids, destruction and also particle systems to drive crowd cycle paths
• Establishment of successful working relationships with key members of production and crew
• Assist in driving the company FX pipeline forward in step with other supervisors

About you:

• Be able to work within a team and maintain good team dynamics
• Ability to problem solve and predict potential problems with assigned tasks
• Ability to self manage and complete tasks within production deadlines
• Communicate and seek information when necessary
• Be adaptable, flexible and responsive to changes
• Experience producing effects using Maya
• Proficient in Houdini
• Ability to composite in Nuke

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 work on some pretty cool projects - check out our website: https://www.flyingbark.com.au/
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• We have a hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days on offer.
• Enjoy holistic wellbeing support through discounted health insurance with Bupa, financial wellbeing initiatives from our superannuation partner Media Super, and access to staff qualified in Mental Health First Aid.
  Breakfast is served daily - on us!
• Flare Benefits Platform: Access to exclusive discounts, cashback, and premium deals at hundreds of major Australian retailers to help your pay go further.
• Health Insurance Discounts: Compare and save on private health cover with potential savings of up to $300.
• Novated Leasing (Flare Cars): Eligible employees can save an average of $10,000/year on car ownership through novated leasing.
• Available to permanent employees and fixed-term contractors on contracts of 12 months or more.

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

Job Openings

Flying Bark Productions is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling. We have a number of exciting productions underway, including a new 2D project with Disney, Netflix's Ghostbusters animated series and Stranger Things animated series, as well as an upcoming feature film, Zac Power.

We’re looking for an experienced CG FX Supervisor to join our studio in Sydney, Australiato work on a highly anticipated animated series. Must be willing to relocate to Australia, no remote opportunities at this time.

About the role:

• Work closely with the creative Supervisors to establish and drive the unique FX style of the series
• Supervise and produce scene specific and/or reusable 3Deffects for the Program/s that fulfils the creative standards of the project as advised by the creative Supervisor/s
• Direct, inspire and mentor all crew assigned to the effects department
• Carry out regular performance management with effects crew, guided by Talent Managers
• Review work daily and provide clear feedback to the crew to ensure that the creative and technical requirements for the Program is maintained
• Direct and maintain an effects library in order to set the style and benchmark of the series as well as aid in reusing as much as possible to maintain efficiency
• Clearly understand the creative requirements of the Program and help develop workflows and techniques that will ensure that these requirements are met
• Work to deadlines as briefed by the Production crew, ensuring that any pressure points in the schedule are planned for
• Lookdev of effects to explore and establish new effects
• Generation of compatible caches to export into various software including Katana, Maya, Houdini and Nuke
• Rendering effects as show compatible image format elements to insert into comp
• Effects to include the full range of customary CG effects including particles, fluids, destruction and also particle systems to drive crowd cycle paths
• Establishment of successful working relationships with key members of production and crew
• Assist in driving the company FX pipeline forward in step with other supervisors

About you:

• Be able to work within a team and maintain good team dynamics
• Ability to problem solve and predict potential problems with assigned tasks
• Ability to self manage and complete tasks within production deadlines
• Communicate and seek information when necessary
• Be adaptable, flexible and responsive to changes
• Experience producing effects using Maya
• Proficient in Houdini
• Ability to composite in Nuke

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 work on some pretty cool projects - check out our website: https://www.flyingbark.com.au/
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• We have a hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days on offer.
• Enjoy holistic wellbeing support through discounted health insurance with Bupa, financial wellbeing initiatives from our superannuation partner Media Super, and access to staff qualified in Mental Health First Aid.
  Breakfast is served daily - on us!
• Flare Benefits Platform: Access to exclusive discounts, cashback, and premium deals at hundreds of major Australian retailers to help your pay go further.
• Health Insurance Discounts: Compare and save on private health cover with potential savings of up to $300.
• Novated Leasing (Flare Cars): Eligible employees can save an average of $10,000/year on car ownership through novated leasing.
• Available to permanent employees and fixed-term contractors on contracts of 12 months or more.

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