Animation / VFX Jobs in Sydney

Lighting Technical Assistant

Netflix

Do you have a passion for the technical intricacies of lighting, compositing, and rendering? We're looking for Lighting Technical Artists who can collaborate closely with the Lighting Team to set up sequences and help complete and deliver creatively approved shots.

Core Assets Technical Director

Netflix

The Mid Level TD for Core Assets is responsible for supporting creative and visual objectives through pipeline troubleshooting, user support, technical direction, and tool development.

Core Assets Technical Director

Netflix

The Mid Level TD for Core Assets is responsible for supporting creative and visual objectives through pipeline troubleshooting, user support, technical direction, and tool development.

Performance Technical Director

Netflix

The Performance TD is responsible for supporting creative and visual objectives through pipeline troubleshooting, user support, technical direction, and tool development.

Animator

Netflix

Bring stories to life by creating vivid, compelling, and believable character performances that effectively conveys the narrative. Collaborate closely with Directors and Animation Leadership to produce high quality feature animation in line with the creative vision.

Post Engineer

Netflix

We are seeking a highly skilled Post Engineer with a strong ability to troubleshoot complex issues and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Crowds Artist

Netflix

Are you a Houdini Crowds Artist with creative problem-solving skills who can add life, depth and soul to environments and shots for an animated feature!? We are looking for Houdini Artists with crowd experience to join our Sydney team! What You'll Do: Setup crowd assets and HDAs within the existing Houdini pipeline and test new procedures and workflows Create a range of efficient crowd agents (bipeds/quadrupeds and vehicles) for efficient simulation Work with Animation teams to identify and breakdown behaviours into cycles for artists to use Work closely with FX Department Supervisor and Crowd Lead to implement efficient and effective ways to fill the sets and shots with life Give feedback to the department TD's to continue the development of tools and workflows associated with crowd simulation Build templates that are highly geared towards automation If required, work with fellow artists on the show that have been assigned shot implementation to make sure the scene files are being used efficiently Evaluate any issues that may arise in the setup of crowd and devise efficient solutions What You'll Need: 3+ years' Houdini experience on feature films, TV and/or animated feature with a focus in Houdini Crowds Strong understanding of Houdini crowd agent design & setup Production experience using Houdini: SOPs/DOPs essential Production experience using Houdini: Vex and Python knowledge desirable Experience building Houdini digital assets Solid understanding of motion and principles of rigging and animation Good understanding of the crowd shading and rendering procedurals Attention to design and artistic detail Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment and when necessary to pass knowledge to other staff members Excellence in problem solving and producing high quality results within a specific timeframe.

Feature Animation, Rigging

Netflix

The Feature Animation, Rigging for Netflix will involve joining a vibrant global studio to potentially work on bold, timeless animated films and requires submitting a portfolio for future opportunities.

Lighting Artist

Netflix

Navigate from shot lighting to final lighting, meeting project deadlines and milestones. Work closely with Supervisors and Leads to design and create lighting for scenes of varying complexity.

Feature Animation, Production

Netflix

The Feature Animation, Production for Netflix will support the creation of innovative and impactful animated films by building a community of talented artists, emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.

Senior Compositor

Netflix

Netflix is seeking a Senior Compositor to work on animated features, combining render layers and collaborating with teams to create visually stunning images, while mentoring colleagues and enhancing workflows in a hybrid role based in Sydney, Australia.

Feature Animation, Compositing

Netflix

The Feature Animation, Compositing for Netflix will involve joining Netflix Animation Studios' team to contribute to impactful animated films and being considered for future roles by submitting a portfolio to their talent database.

Feature Animation, Technical Directors and R&D Engineers

Netflix

Netflix is looking for individuals to join the Feature Animation Technology team in Sydney by submitting their information or portfolio for future consideration as roles become available.

Software Engineer - Procedural Geometry & Simulation

Netflix

Could you be the motivated Software Engineer we are seeking to join our core R&D group, based in our Sydney studio? If so, you would help continue the evolution of our visual effects production tools and processes, especially in the areas of natural phenomena simulation, procedural geometry generation/amplification, and creature effects.

Manager, Software Engineering - Unreal Ecosystem

Riot Games

Riot Games is looking for a Manager, Software Engineering to lead the Unreal Ecosystem team, focusing on developing tools and systems, mentoring engineers, and fostering collaboration to enhance game development for diverse player experiences.

Senior Effects Technical Director

Lucasfilm

The Senior Effects TD operates independently to generate FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects.

Matte Painting Artist

Netflix

We are seeking a Matte Painting Artist to create skies, background environments, set extensions, and full one-off locations in conjunction with the Production Designer, Art Director, and Director's vision.

Surfacing Artist

Netflix

Come join us!. We are seeking Surfacing/Look Development/Shading Artists to support our upcoming CG feature film! What You'll Do: Work on all areas of surfacing, which can encompass texture painting, procedural texturing, shading and lookdev, grooming, instancing, UV layout and sculpting, often with a primary focus on characters or environments.

Crowd / Fix Animator

Netflix

We're looking for versatile Crowd/Fix Animators to support our upcoming CG Feature Film who can help enhance shots in various areas working alongside our animation teams.

Character FX Artist

Netflix

We are seeking Character FX Artists with a strong creative drive to produce high-quality effects for animated features! .