Let's Make Something!

6 Bird Studio always has more ambitions than hands to realize them.  That's why we're making this public call for volunteers.  This is an excellent chance for amateurs to grow their skills on a real project or for professionals to learn a new software/workflow and add to their portfolio.  

Your work will be fully remote, with flexible timing and work loads.  You can expect our creative team will be friendly and patient as you develop your skills.  You will be credited appropriately on every project you work on.

Below is a list of most needed roles.  If you would like to apply simply fill out the form at the bottom of this page, include as much detail as you can about your style and why you love this kind of art.

Roles We are Looking For:

General (requirements for all roles)

• Projects will be managed through Discord, and participants will be expected to check in regularly.
• Participants are expected to maintain reasonable behavior, and can be removed by the director at their discretion.
• Participants are required to sign an NDA, and generally keep their work on 6 Bird Studio projects private unless otherwise agreed (such as for portfolio work).
• Participants will need to be interviewed by email and/or voice call.
• Work created by participants for 6 Bird Studio projects will be property of 6 Bird Studio unless otherwise agreed.
• Willingness to learn necessary workflow and software.
• Responsible for assigned work and meetings.
• Ability to receive critique and follow instruction.
• Ability to work within deadlines.
• Ability to both work independently and seek help when necessary.

Storyboard Artist

• Create storyboards based on scripts or writer direction.
• Must be versed in relevant cinematography.
• Experience in anime/npr style characters and action heavy sequences is preferred.
• Meet General requirements.

Animator (Adept +)

• Professional or Adept skilled in 3D animation.
• Blender experience is preferred but not required, transition help will be provided.
• Understanding of general animation skills, as well as willingness to learn 6 Bird Studio style.
• Meet General requirements.

Animator (Novice)

• Familiar with Blender software.
• May be required to do extra instructional work to develop skills.
• Meet General requirements.

Rigger

• Familiar with Blender software.
• Familiarity with Rigify is preferred.
• Knowledge of anatomy is preferred.
• Ability to work with a variety of visual styles.
• Ability to use version control.
• Knowledge of the weight paint process.
• Knowledge of drivers and scripts.
• May be required to do extra instructional work to develop skills.
• Must be able to stick to studio guidelines for asset creation.
• Must be able to deal with the animators making your life hard.
• Must be able to deal with the modelers making your life hard.
• Meet General requirements.

Concept Artist

• Experience in common character design styles (pin up, turnarounds, mood boards, etc.)
• Use of FOSS software preferred but not required.
• Meet General requirements.

3D Modeler

• Familiar with Blender software.
• Knowledge of anatomy is preferred.
• Knowledge of character rigging is preferred.
• Ability to work with a variety of visual styles.
• Ability to use version control.
• Knowledge of low poly workflows.
• Must be able to stick to studio guidelines for asset creation.
• Meet General requirements.

Texture/UV Artist

• Familiar with Blender software.
• Ability to use version control.
• Meet General requirements.

Shader Designer

• Familiar with Blender software.
• Ability to use version control.
• Meet General requirements.

3D Environment Artist

• Familiar with Blender software.
• Ability to use version control.
• Knowledge of low poly workflows.
• Meet General requirements.

Programming/Technical Artist

• Familiar with Blender software and Python language.
• Experience creating tools such as scripts and addons.
• Ability to use version control.
• Meet General requirements.

Sound Designer

• Meet General requirements.

Writing Consult

• Knowledge of the script writing process.
• Experience with Fountain syntax is preferred.
• Meet General requirements.