Jobs at Framestore

Supports the Talent team by welcoming and onboarding new hires, conducting inductions, coordinating training, and managing seating arrangements. Partners with HR and Systems on start dates and equipment, maintains attendance and absence records, supports production finance, coordinates travel and accommodations, and handles administrative tasks. The role requires discretion with confidential information, strong organization, adaptability, communication skills, and advanced Google Suite proficiency.

Create highly accurate CG models and UVs for high-end visual effects films using photographs, scan data, blueprints, and concept designs. Follow asset-build conventions, collaborate with texture and production teams, present work for review, manage schedules, and deliver detailed models on deadline. The role requires strong polygonal subdivision modeling, UV layout, reference interpretation, workflow organization, teamwork, and familiarity with Maya and sculpting software.

Provides first-line IT support for Framestore’s North American divisions through JIRA Service Desk. Responsibilities include workstation configuration, hardware troubleshooting and replacement, system monitoring, asset and loan-equipment management, equipment relocation and provisioning, artist support, documentation in Confluence, and participation in an off-hours on-call rotation. The role is predominantly on-site and requires customer service, problem-solving, scripting, hardware repair, communication, teamwork, and the ability to lift at least 25 pounds.

Lighting TD responsible for assembling CG scenes, lighting and rendering photorealistic VFX shots, developing shot looks, optimizing render setups, and collaborating with supervisors, compositors, production, and other departments. The role requires meeting deadlines, responding to review notes, troubleshooting CG challenges, wrangling assets, and supporting junior team members within a film VFX pipeline.

Monitor and manage render farm queues, troubleshoot render failures, allocate computing and storage resources, support data restoration, and coordinate render status with production teams. The role also handles project cleanup, archiving, data removal coordination, and render optimization while collaborating with technical directors and IT/TechOps. It requires familiarity with VFX software, render farm tools, Linux, and computer graphics, with scripting experience preferred.

Junior Lighting TD responsible for assembling CG scenes, lighting and rendering visual effects shots, creating efficient render setups, and matching real-world lighting in CG. Collaborates with supervisors, compositors, production, and other VFX departments; submits shots for review and addresses feedback while meeting quality and schedule requirements. The role also involves asset wrangling, compositing passes, and working within established workflows and pipelines.

Lighting Technical Directors assemble CG scenes, light and render photorealistic VFX shots, optimize rendering setups, replicate real-world lighting, and collaborate with supervisors, compositors, production, and other departments. They submit shots for review, address feedback, meet deadlines, wrangle assets, solve technical challenges, and support junior team members. The role requires knowledge of Houdini, Maya, compositing, rendering, color space, VFX workflows, Linux, and scripting.

Compositors integrate 2D, 3D, live-action, and computer-generated elements into high-end visual effects shots. The role involves collaborating with compositing and VFX supervisors, executing assigned shots, managing workload and deadlines, applying color-space principles, interpreting creative briefs, solving technical challenges, and responding to feedback. Candidates need at least five years of film VFX pipeline experience, strong compositing expertise, visual judgment, attention to detail, and fluency in Nuke or comparable node-based software.

Creates and edits short-form social video content for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and X. Repurposes long-form material into platform-optimized social edits, collaborates with Marketing, PR, and Creative teams, applies brand guidelines, manages multiple deadlines, supports asset versioning and delivery, and incorporates stakeholder feedback. The role requires strong Adobe Premiere Pro skills, social storytelling instincts, and an understanding of audience engagement.

Develops interactive Unreal Engine experiences for AR, VR, real-time animation, and location-based attractions. Responsibilities include implementing gameplay mechanics in C++, prototyping sensor and display integrations, profiling and optimising performance, collaborating with QA and creative teams, documenting technical solutions, conducting code reviews, and supporting installations. Requires strong Unreal Engine, Blueprint, C++, 3D mathematics, version control, and Agile development expertise. Occasional international travel may be required.

Create and execute character and creature dynamic simulations (cloth, hair, muscles, skin), build simulation rigs, collaborate with Modeling/Rigging/Animation/Lighting/Groom, develop tools and workflows, meet deadlines, and deliver finished assets to Lighting.

Create photorealistic visual development assets for film and episodic VFX, working across modeling, sculpting, shading, texturing, lighting, rendering, environments, creatures, characters, and FX. Use Blender, procedural workflows, and simulations to establish visual benchmarks, resolve creative and technical challenges, and prepare organized scenes for production handoff. Collaborate with supervisors and stakeholders while clearly communicating workflows and maintaining high-quality documentation.

Framestore Integrated Advertising seeks freelancers for future opportunities requiring skills in CG imagery production, communication, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Framestore Integrated Advertising seeks freelance talent experienced in Nuke production for commercials or film. Strong skills in organization and communication are required, along with a creative eye and eagerness to learn. Submit your details to be considered for future projects.

Crowd Technical Directors at Framestore create simulations of crowd characters, develop locomotion, and work with departments for high-end visual effects films.

Framestore seeks exceptional freelance talent for future opportunities in CG. Required skills include knowledge of various software and strong communication. Adaptability and teamwork are essential. Valid US work authorization is necessary.

The Lighting Supervisor oversees a team on major projects, ensuring quality delivery in collaboration with global leadership. Responsibilities include managing workflows, mentoring artists, and enhancing technical practices.

The role involves managing VFX production for high-end creative content, requiring strong organizational skills, creative vision, and industry experience.

The Compositing Supervisor leads the compositing team, ensuring quality control, managing project requirements, and contributing to the 2D pipeline development.

Framestore invites interested candidates for various roles not currently advertised in their Melbourne studio, seeking individuals with VFX experience and strong collaborative skills.