CG FX Artist Job Overview
Flying Bark Productions is an independent animation studio dedicated to high‐end stylized 3D animation and premium episodic content.
Company Name Flying Bark Productions
Job Title CG FX Artist
Location Alexandria, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Job Type Full-Time, Maximum Term (Max-Term)
Work Model Hybrid (Flexible Work-From-Home days)
Department CG Effects (FX) Department
Reports To CG FX Supervisor / CG Supervisor
Estimated Salary Range $105,000 – $135,000 AUD per annum (plus superannuation)
Core Responsibilities
* Design and author high‐quality stylized simulations including fire, smoke, water, particle dynamics.
* Collaborate in look‐development phases to translate concept artwork into performant 3D assets.
* Propagate established FX setups across production shots while maintaining consistency.
* Maintain and expand internal library of effects presets for efficient reuse.
* Generate cache, render, and pack simulation assets for downstream departments.
* Follow proprietary technical pipelines, flagging bottlenecks and suggesting optimizations.
* Coordinate with Lighting, Compositing, and Animation teams to integrate FX with character animation and environment lighting.
* Respond to supervisory feedback promptly with precision and problem‐solving mindset.
* Support junior crew through training and technical guidance.
Position Requirements
* 5+ years of production experience creating visual effects for high‐end 3D animated feature films or premium episodic series.
* Portfolio that demonstrates mature, highly graphic and non‐photorealistic stylization comparable to projects like Spider‐Man: Into the Spider‐Verse, Entergalactic, Arcane, or The Witness.
* Demo reel focused on stylized FX for CG animated films or series.
* Expert proficiency in Houdini, Katana, and Arnold.
* Professional familiarity with Maya and Nuke is advantageous.
* Strong artistic sense for design, detail, scale, weight, and timing, adaptable across varied styles.
* Skill in managing complex node structures, writing expressions, and optimizing simulation data.
* Ability to work efficiently under pressure, multitask, and meet strict milestone dates.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to articulate technical FX concepts.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are deeply committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and equitable environment for all employees. Every individual is welcome, protected, and celebrated regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, background, or identity. The universe of storytelling is vastly diverse, and we believe our studio should be too.
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