Why not join us at the Zoo?

Animation Production Manager

Pixel Zoo are looking to recruit animation production managers to join a management team overseeing a large volume of animated content.

This position offers a chance to join the Pixel Zoo menagerie who have together created a high quality selection of fun, stylised kids entertainment and advertising. Past work includes web series for major brands such as Num Noms, Awesome Little Green Men and Shopkins, as well as plenty of TVCs for many others in between.

Essential skills:
– Experience as a producer / production manager for series, TVCs or animated content

Favourable skills:
– Experience as a Maya animator or generalist

The ideal applicant would be experienced in leading a team of creative artists and have enough experience with animation production to understand what each stage of production requires. This role would also be responsible for taking the completed animatic then building and maintaining the working edit through to delivery.

We require someone who is able to work in-house in our North Lakes, Queensland studio, located a short drive north of Brisbane.

Interested applicants are encouraged to get in touch with jobs@pixelzoo.com.au. Please include a quick blurb with any relevant folio links as well as your CV.

Please label your email subject as “JOB: Production Manager: [Your Name]”

We may be unable to respond to every email but will read and consider all applications.

Please only enquire if you are eligible to work in Australia for at least 6 months.

Production Coordinator

Reporting directly to Production Managers, the Production Coordinator will join a contemporary and forward-thinking team at the front-line of the business, communicating and coordinating clients’ needs. Customer service and communication, both internally and externally is of the highest importance. 

This role is perfectly suited to someone motivated and meticulous, who is keen to further their skills in production administration and work in a fast paced studio environment. The Production Coordinator will work closely with the production team to assist the planning, management and productions of new and ongoing projects. You will be required to maintain studio and project documents, making sure they stay up to date with the latest information as well as general admin duties. Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel an advantage. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Tracking assets and shots  
• Updating and maintaining information for crew and management on project trackers.
• Assist in communicating task assignments, targets, and artist priorities per the overall project delivery schedules set.
• Check-in regularly with artists regarding workload, targets, and deliveries
• Build and maintain the day-to-day artist-based schedule, communicating progress, schedule changes, and variances as required.
• Organise dailies, rounds and project meetings, taking accurate minutes and distributing to relevant crew.
• Organise and setup media for review sessions.
• Liaise with all departments to facilitate the efficient communication and transfer of elements between departments
• Arranging conference calls, meetings, taking and following up on minutes.
• Ensure effective communication and continual team updates.
• Coordinate and monitor multiple tasks effectively.
• Work closely with Production Managers

This position is key to the smooth running of the studio and we can guarantee every day will be different. We require someone who is able to work in-house in our North Lakes studio.

Lead Animator

We are currently on the lookout for a Lead Animator to join the team!

Come join us at Queensland’s largest full service animation studio! If working  in a creative and supportive team environment with major brands such as Rainbow High, LOL! Surprise, Lego Duplo, Baby Alive, Thomas the Tank Engine and Little Baby Bum peaks your interest – let us know!

Essential skills:

• 5+ years experience in production
• Exceptional skill as a character animator
• Great creative sensibilities
• Ability to take direction and a willingness to address comments and make changes
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and work as part of a team
• Knowledge of Maya required
• Must be a team player

Favourable Skills:

• Several titles as a Lead Animator 
• Technical understanding of Maya 

We love to have the team together at our Northlakes office but that is not a necessity! We also have remote options for this position. 

If you believe you are a good fit for us and we are a good fit for you, let us know! 

Interested applicants are encouraged to email us at jobs@pixelzoo.com.au. When reaching out please label your email subject as “JOB: Lead Animator: [Your Name]”, include your CV and any other relevant info such as a showreel or portfolio.

If you have any questions about the position or Pixel Zoo, please let us know.

We hope to hear from you soon!

3D Layout Artist (Junior/Mid)

Pixel Zoo are seeking candidates for the role of Animation Layout Artist, with an “eye” for picture composition. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Setting up animation scenes
2. Translating 2D animatics into 3D sequences
3. Set dressing (checking with consistency and continuity)
4. Camera and lensing work
5. Picture composition
6. Simple 3D modelling and character posing
7. Referencing required assets
8. Collaborating with the Director and Asset lead to resolve any issues

Come join us at Queensland’s largest full serviced animation studio. If working in a creative and supportive team environment with major brands such as Rainbow High, LOL! Surprise, Lego Duplo, Baby Alive, Thomas the Tank Engine and Little Baby Bum peaks your interest – please contact us.

Essential skills:

• Possess the ability to quickly learn and adapt to production pipelines
• Keen eye for composition and shot framing
• Basic 3D modelling skills
• Solid understanding of Mayas Animation tools
• Ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Knowledge and experience with asset management
• Ability to receive and apply feedback, sharing knowledge as needed
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Talented and self- motivated with a willingness to learn
• Keen eye for detail

Bonus points for:

• Demonstrated ability as a character animator in Maya
• Any other additional 3D generalist skills
• Experience working in a studio environment, particularly for series or film work

We require someone who is able to work in-house at our studio in North Lakes, Queensland, located a short drive north of Brisbane and where public transport is readily available. We will be offering both long term and short term contracts.
If this kind of work sounds interesting to you and you have the required skill set and qualifications we would love to hear from you. Interested applicants are encouraged to email us at jobs@pixelzoo.com.au.

When reaching out please label your email subject as:
“JOB: xxxxx: [Your Name]”, include your CV and any other relevant info such as a showreel or portfolio.
If you have any questions about the position or Pixel Zoo, please contact us.