We are industry veterans embarking on our own journey to build a dream team and create incredible work. Come craft our future with us!

We are looking for a full-time and experienced Mid or Senior CFX artist to join our amazing creature shows. 26 creatures are awaiting your talents.

This is a 6 months contract from February - July 2024. We will only accept the applications from artists who are currently based in Wellington, New Zealand and able to work in New Zealand legally without visa sponsorship.

Tasks

• Ability to simulate and create high quality deformations for characters and creatures throughout shots

• Providing revisions and troubleshooting deformations based on supervisor/client feedback

Experience

• Understanding and ability to simulate using Ziva or houdini

• High level of understanding of creature and human anatomy

• Knowledgeable and comfortable building rigs in maya

• Python scripting

Nice to have

• Attention to details

• The ability to work autonomously and own portions of the content pipeline

• Team spirit! We’re a start up and building a great team is important to us

• Organised, proactive and a self-starter

• A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration

• Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques

We are industry veterans embarking on our own journey to build a dream team and create incredible work. Come craft our future with us!  

We are accepting the expression of interest for a full-time and experienced Mid or Senior Animators, based in New Zealand to join our growing studio.

Tasks

• Create highest quality creature animation with as much autonomy as possible

• Ensure the overall quality and consistency of animations across the project, reviewing and providing feedback to maintain high standards.

• Act as a point of contact for troubleshooting and resolving complex technical and artistic issues related to creature animation.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to the creature animation team, offering guidance and support to junior animators.

• Work with the production team to optimize the creature animation pipeline, streamlining processes for increased efficiency without compromising quality.

• Communicate effectively with production, supervisor and leads addressing concerns, providing updates, and incorporating feedback to meet project deadlines

Nice to have

• Extensive experience as an Animator in the VFX or animation industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of creature animations.

• Attention to detail

• Advanced proficiency in animation software (e.g., Autodesk Maya) and a deep understanding of creature anatomy, movement, and behavior.

• The ability to work autonomously and own portions of the content pipeline

• Team spirit! We’re a start up and building a great team is important to us

• Organized, proactive and a self-starter

• A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration

• Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques

• Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in addressing complex technical and artistic challenges.

Job Summary:

At Floating Rock animation studio, we're not just about fancy words and empty promises. We believe actions speak louder than paragraphs filled with fluff. Our mission is simple: to push the boundaries of imagination and deliver exceptional work. We're seeking an asset lead who shares our passion for bringing purposeful creatures to life. If you're ready to join a team that thrives on creativity, strives for excellence, and embraces audacity, then this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Responsibilities:

• Creates character models of the highest visual and technical quality

• Strong spatial awareness and a good sense of form, scale and anatomy
  Primary task would be organic and character modelling, but we want an artist that feel comfortable doing all types of modelling (hard-surface, environment, vehicles,etc..)

• A full working knowledge of modelling in any one or more of these packages: Maya, Blender and Zbrush

• A good understanding of textures and lookdev

• Implement productivity-enhancing tools and solutions for technical and team issues

• Ensure artistic quality and technical continuity across the project.

Qualifications:

             MUST HAVE

• Understanding the requirements of retopology for high-end VFX movies

• Previous experience with hero asset

  

            GOOD TO HAVE

• General 3D Artist skills, Texture, lookdev or grooming experience

• Extensive technical knowledge in creature assets 

• Attention to details

• Good experience with Facial blendshapes

• Experience with Houdini, Unreal, Marvelous Designer and CySlice or eager to learn

• The ability to work autonomously and own portions of the content pipeline

• Organised, pro-active and a self-starter

• A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration

• Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques

Package:

• 1 year contractor employment (possibility to move full time employee after that)

• Return flights and 2 week accommodation (if relocating from overseas)

• Work permit (excluding medical exams costs)

• 40h00 to 45h00 a week, every hour paid if overtime