Teams at Bardel Entertainment

Translate storyboards and animatics into clear 2D character layouts for an anime series. Stage characters, establish poses, screen direction, eyelines, camera composition, and interactions with props and environments. Maintain proportions, scale, continuity, and visual storytelling while resolving staging issues before animation. Collaborate with directors, supervisors, background, and animation teams, incorporate feedback, and meet production schedules and pipeline standards.

Develops complex character effects in Houdini, including hair, fur, cloth, and muscle simulations. Collaborates with modeling, rigging, animation, lighting, production, and leadership teams to integrate effects into high-end television or feature projects. Creates tools and scripts, troubleshoots CFX issues, supports pipelines, meets deadlines, participates in reviews, and maintains production quality. Senior artists may mentor junior team members. Candidates must provide a Houdini-focused demo reel and demonstrate strong physics, dynamics, and procedural animation skills.

Integrate 3D renders, VFX and lighting passes into final shots for an animated feature. Balance color, light and depth, fix technical artifacts, collaborate with lighting/FX/render teams, manage compositing assets, maintain file/version organization, and mentor junior compositors to meet director and technical standards.