// Open Role at Barnstorm VFX
Join VOID Interactive, the team behind Ready or Not, as a Senior QA Specialist. Work remotely to develop comprehensive testing strategies, identify critical issues, and elevate the quality of their best-selling FPS game.
Flying Bark Productions is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling. We have a number of exciting productions underway, including a new 2D project with Disney, Netflix's Ghostbusters animated series and Stranger Things animated series, as well as an upcoming feature film, Zac Power.
This is an Expression of Interest for roles starting in January 2027. Candidates must be open to relocate to Sydney, no remote opportunities.
We are looking for an experienced CFX Artist to join our team! Reporting to our Producer, your role will include running character FX and simulations, trouble shooting and adding secondary motion to 3D animation where needed and work closely with VFX Supervisors and Leads to deliver final shots.
About the role:
About you:
What do we do?
Flying Bark Productions is a renowned independent producer of family-focused animation entertainment. For over 50 years, our 2D and 3D production facility has created award-winning feature films and TV series.
Why work with us?
We work on some pretty cool projects - check out our website:
https://www.flyingbark.com.au/
We have an industry leading studio space in Alexandria, complete with a cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room, and state of the art animation facilities.
We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!
The Barkers have big hearts too, with our Paws for a Cause fundraising arm raising much needed funds for charities such as Beyond Blue, RSPCA and the Cancer Council.
We love dogs and you will often see some of our regular fluffy companions in the studio.
Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever possible.
Our employees say our culture is the best they've ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated!
You'll have access to mental health resources and free counselling via our Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act.
Perks & Benefits:
We have a hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days on offer.
Enjoy holistic wellbeing support through discounted health insurance with Bupa, financial wellbeing initiatives from our superannuation partner Media Super, and access to staff qualified in Mental Health First Aid.
Breakfast is served daily - on us!
Flare Benefits Platform:
Access to exclusive discounts, cashback, and premium deals at hundreds of major Australian retailers to help your pay go further.
Health Insurance Discounts:
Compare and save on private health cover with potential savings of up to $300.
Novated Leasing (Flare Cars):
Eligible employees can save an average of $10,000/year on car ownership through novated leasing.*
*Available to permanent employees and fixed-term contractors on contracts of 12 months or more.
Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive testing strategies and test cycles covering gameplay, functionality, performance, usability, balancing, and regression. - Validate game quality across all major platforms, identifying issues early in development and supporting the delivery of stable, high-quality releases. - Identify edge cases, potential risks, test coverage gaps, and opportunities to improve overall product quality. - Write detailed and easy-to-understand bug reports. - Transform large volumes of QA feedback into actionable reports. - Support milestone planning by providing detailed risk assessments and informed quality evaluations. - Champion the continuous improvement of QA workflows, processes, documentation, and testing standards. - Maintain balanced test coverage aligned with project milestones, priorities, and long-term product goals. - Apply strong FPS and tactical shooter knowledge to develop effective testing strategies. - Work collaboratively, share knowledge, and help foster a supportive and effective testing environment. - Support Agile development practices and participate in team ceremonies. - 4+ years of QA experience in the videogame industry, with experience owning or leading testing initiatives. - Proven experience contributing to complex projects from early development through final release. - Solid understanding of QA processes, testing workflows, methodologies, and best practices. - Exceptional bug-reporting skills with strong attention to detail. - Experience designing, maintaining, and executing detailed test cases and comprehensive test plans. - Strong communication and collaboration skills. - Confidence identifying QA project risks early, and experience contributing to practical mitigation strategies and solutions. - High proficiency with issue-tracking and documentation platforms including Jira and Confluence. - Deep understanding of complex FPS game mechanics, systems, and player behaviours. - Ability to consolidate large amounts of information into clear and concise action items. - Strong passion for FPS and tactical shooter games. - Experience and confidence working in Agile and Scrum environments. - Self-motivated, highly adaptable, and a collaborative team player.