Junior Compositor

About us: 

Glitch Productions is an independent animation studio based in Australia making original, long form animated shows distributed on Youtube. Our channel has over 18 million subscribers, tens of millions of views per episode and is still growing strong. Our studio is filled with incredibly talented and passionate artists that are determined to change the way animation is produced and treated in the industry. Our biggest IP; Digital Circus, has amassed over 350 million views on the pilot alone and we have a lot more still to come.

Role Information: 

Glitch Productions is looking for a highly capable and diligent Junior Compositing artist who has a strong artistic and technical eye for creating attractive visual effects, shot polishing and motion graphics for our 3D animated shows such as Murder Drones, The Amazing Digital Circus and The Gaslight District. You will be at the end of our animation pipeline, working closely with the Compositing Department Lead and our marketing division to make each shot in the show as beautiful as it can be within the allocated time. 

Your duties will include:

• Apply knowledge in color & lighting to enhance the visual quality of a show based on directives.
• Combine multiple renders passes to create beauty passes, in addition to day-to-day compositing/rotoprep requirements (basic masking, tracking etc)
• Provide utility assistance to mid, senior and lead artists in the form of mattes, renders, spritesheets, stock effects, etc.
• Collaboration with the Unreal Engine GEN team.
• Working with 3D software such as Unreal Engine to incorporate stock elements, create technical art VFX elements, embed UIs into scenes in addition to other technical/lighting fixes.
• Assist the producers and marketing team in creating ads, graphics, and thumbnails.

A successful candidate will have:

• Proficiency with Compositing packages (After Effects, Foundry Nuke)
• Proficiency with the Adobe Suite (After Effects, Premiere & Photoshop).
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine 5
• Experience with seamlessly compositing stock elements into animation scenes.
• Experience crafting impressive, stylized real-time VFX assets for characters and/or environments and UI elements.
• Experience creating static & motion graphics.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work and solve problems with minimal assistance.
• Highly organized with the ability to adhere to production schedules.
• Well-developed communication skills and strong work ethic.
• Desire to work with a team, share knowledge, and grow together.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with Foundry Nuke.
• Experience with 2D and 3D animation.
• Experience with Maya.
• Experience with Unreal Engine.
• Experience with Toonboom.
• An understanding or experience with the arts, animation, gaming, and/or ‘internet nerd’ culture.

What we offer:

• A competitive starting salary with reviews every 6 months.
• A flexible work arrangement and schedule, with options for work from home and flexi-hours.
• A casual and fun office environment where individual input is valued.
• Regular work functions and free entry to conventions and events.
• Close to public transport in the heart of Parramatta and Melbourne CBD.
• Regular company breakfasts/lunches.
• A diverse team that values independent input and career development.

Our values

Glitch Productions has an art-first mindset. Regardless of which team we’re in, every single team member’s core mission is to create the best art possible, and delight our audience that has given us so much. We achieve this mission through our values:

Passion: First and foremost, every team member has a passion for the work we do and why we do it. It’s what allows us to contribute our creative energy, pitch new concepts, and give everything we make a personal touch that resonates with our fans.

Innovation: From cobbling together sets in a living room, to inventing new pipelines using breakthrough technology, we have always had a focus on innovation and new ideas. We always try to push the boundaries of our industry and keep things fresh and exciting for both the team and our audience.

Teamwork: Animation takes a big team of incredibly talented people and everyone is always ready to pitch in and lend a hand. We believe that our diversity and range of skills are what allows us to create works none of us could do on our own.

Integrity: Our integrity is the heart of our core mission. It’s what allows us to do right for our projects and for each other. 

At Glitch Productions, we’re passionate about fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects our values as a creative studio.

We hire based on skills, passion and potential, and celebrate the diverse perspectives that make our team stronger. We welcome people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, educational backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

Simply put, if you’re a good person and share our passion for animation, we want to hear from you!