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 3 months contract from April - July 2024. We will only accept the applications from artists who are currently based in New Zealand or NSW Australia and able to work in those countries 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 detail 
• 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 

We are Floating Rock! 

• A small animation studio born out of the creative powerhouse that is Wellington's Film Industry. 
• We strive for the highest quality - so that what we do matters. 
• Collaboration is everything! 
• We love our craft - but are not married to it. 
• We discourage OT - we value work-life balance. 
• We encourage personal growth - want to learn a new skill? Apply it on the next project that fits.