Australia’s largest public museum organisation and Planetarium is seeking an animator skilled in producing 3D and 2D animations and computer graphics to help develop and deliver our new 25 minute fulldome 4K production, based on the Moon as a celebrated part of our culture, our history, our scientific endeavour and our magnificent companion in space. The show will be presented as a mix of story-telling and documentary – a combination of 3D and 2D animations and computer graphics, and some live action footage.
ABOUT MUSEUM VICTORIA:
Museum Victoria cares for the State scientific and cultural collections, providing visitor access, activities and events at five distinct venues: Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, IMAX Cinema and world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building. To learn more about Museum Victoria, please visit http://museumvictoria.com.au/about/
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The primary responsibility of the position is to deliver high quality graphics, animation (2D & 3D) and computer-generated special effects for Melbourne Planetarium’s new show, completed on time and on budget.
Notable skills and experiences:
- Experience across a variety of software programs including, but not limited to, 3ds Max, V-Ray, the Adobe production suite, including After Effects.
- A good understanding of the principals of motion, timing, scientific modelling, lighting and other facets of 3D animation and computer graphics.
- Excellent working knowledge of state-of-the-art technical equipment and software including digital graphics packages, digital non-linear editing systems, proprietary software, and multi-projector systems.
The successful applicant will have:
- Demonstrated expertise in animation and the specific software and equipment unique to computer animation.
- Broad experience in multimedia production with the demonstrated ability to produce innovative, creative, high quality work, such as in the museum exhibition or multimedia realm.
- Capacity to demonstrate the ability to produce high quality animations & special effects relevant to astronomy.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a specified schedule and budget.
- The successful applicant is required to undergo a National Police Records Check and Working with Children Check and be assessed as suitable (new employees are required to meet this cost).
HOW TO APPLY?
To view the position description, visit museumvictoria.com.au/employment/; for more information about this position, please contact Elaine Mival on 0411 794 112.
