Flying Bark Productions

Recruiter

Flying Bark Productions

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Sydney • 🇦🇺 Australia

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Work closely with Producers and the HR and Recruitment Manager to deliver production resourcing across animation and film projects
  • Manage multiple open roles simultaneously in a fast paced production environment with shifting priorities
  • Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, referrals and direct outreach
  • Maintain a strong active pipeline of creative, technical and production talent for current and future animation productions
  • Build and maintain a broad network of animation industry contacts with awareness of talent availability, movement and market trends
  • Release engaging recruitment advertisements aligned with Company brand guidelines
  • Screen, shortlist and assess candidates for technical capability, production fit, availability and team alignment
  • Submit shortlisted candidates to Producers and Supervisors with clear recommendations and insights
  • Organise and participate in interviews as required and ensure a high quality candidate experience
  • Manage end to end candidate communication including rejections, offers and onboarding coordination
  • Support Producers with rate benchmarking, offer management and contract negotiations
  • Ensure all recruitment activity is accurately tracked and maintained in the ATS
  • Assist with documenting, updating and refining studio job descriptions as production needs evolve
  • Provide recruitment market insights to Production and People and Culture teams
  • Represent the studio at animation industry events, festivals and recruitment initiatives as required
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment processes, tools and workflows
  • Develop relationships with universities, institutions and training programs to support early career animation talent pipelines
  • And all other services as reasonably required by the Production Company.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years experience recruiting within animation, vfx or film
  • Proven experience recruiting for creative, technical and production roles within animation
  • Strong understanding of animation pipelines, production cycles and role requirements
  • Experience working in production environments with high volume and time critical hiring
  • Demonstrated recruitment experience within animation, film or VFX environments
  • Strong understanding of creative and technical roles across animation, film and VFX pipelines
  • Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Proven ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure in fast paced environments
  • Advanced experience using ATS platforms
  • Strong sourcing capability using LinkedIn Recruiter and other industry tools
  • Established industry network with the ability to identify and engage high quality talent
  • Strong communication and relationship management skills with candidates and stakeholders
  • Confidence in negotiating rates, contracts and start dates with talent and hiring managers
  • High level of discretion when handling confidential and commercially sensitive information
  • Advanced Microsoft Suite and GSuite skills
  • Flexibility, adaptability and willingness to respond to changing production needs
  • Strong passion for animation, film, television and the creative production industry.
Benefits
  • Breakfast is served daily - on us!
  • Cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!
  • Access to mental health resources and free counselling via our Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act.
  • Enjoy holistic wellbeing support through discounted health insurance with Bupa
  • Financial wellbeing initiatives from our superannuation partner Media Super
  • Career development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
recruitingsourcingscreeningshortlistingcandidate assessmentrate benchmarkingcontract negotiationjob description documentationpipeline managementrecruitment process improvement
Soft skills
organizational skillsattention to detailability to work under pressurecommunication skillsrelationship managementflexibilityadaptabilityproblem-solvingteam alignmentcandidate experience management