Bumpybox

05/12/2024

🎉 Exciting news! Kensuke's Kingdom is NOW AVAILABLE on VOD in the UK, USA and Canada! 🏝️

Amazon
AppleTV/iTunes
DirecTV
DISH
GooglePlay
hoopla
Microsoft
PLEX
Spectrum
Verizon
YouTube Movies
VUDU

Join Michael’s unforgettable journey of survival, friendship, and discovery. Stream it today and share your favorite moments with ! 🎬❤️

🎥 Kensuke's Kingdom is NOW AVAILABLE on VOD in the UK, USA and Canada! 🏝️

We’re thrilled to share that our animated feature film is ready for you to stream. Below is the list of platforms where you can watch:

📍 Available Now:

Amazon
AppleTV/iTunes
DirecTV
DISH
GooglePlay
hoopla
Microsoft
PLEX
Spectrum
Verizon
YouTube Movies
VUDU

✨ Don’t miss this heartwarming family adventure!

26/07/2024

'Kensuke's Kingdom' is hitting cinemas across the UK next week! 🌟 We were thrilled to be a part of such an amazing film with Lupus Films. Join us on an unforgettable adventure as we bring Michael Morpurgo's beloved story to life on the big screen.

You can find out where to watch on the official Kensuke's Kingdom Website:
https://www.kensukeskingdom.com/where-to-watch/
(Chapter, ODEON Cardiff, Showcase Cinemas UK (Nantgarw), Maxime Cinema Blackwood, REEL Cinema Port Talbot Watershed and lots more)

🍿✨

13/05/2024

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We are no longer accepting applications for these roles
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Bumpybox is crewing up! We’d love to see reels from WALES based artists for CG MODELING & TEXTURING, LAYOUT, ANIMATION and COMPOSITING at all levels. We’re particularly keen to hear from recent graduates looking for their first placement, and from artists with experience in Maya, Nuke and in particular Unreal Engine.

At the moment we’re only looking for Wales-based talent. Immediate start for some positions so apply today!

If you are Wales based, please send your SHOWREEL and DAY RATE to [email protected] and be sure to include the job title you are applying for in the email subject.

22/03/2024

Kensuke's Kingdom is coming to the Cardiff Animation Festival!!!

After winning the Grand Prize in the Audience Award at the New York International Children’s Film Festival, Winning three categories at the British Animation Awards, scooping the most prizes of any film in competition, and opening with incredible Box Office Figures in France and a premier in Japan…

Kensuke’s Kingdom is coming to Cardiff! For two days only at the Cardiff Animation Festival with a special Q&A with Bumpybox’s own Lead Compositor Neil Martin, along with Art Director Michael Shorten and Director Neil Boyle!

On the 27th and 28th of April, tickets are selling fast!
https://www.cardiffanimation.com/kensukes-kingdom
https://www.chapter.org/whats-on/caf-2024-kensukes-kingdom-pg?x-craft-preview=4wEk9aFXr5&token=mSIzpFnhbf0FzKa6C-_W5_sLDY_knSXK

Set up in 1971, we're an international centre for contemporary arts and culture | Sefydlwyd Chapter yn 1971, ac mae’n ganolfan rhwngwladol ar gyfer y celfyddydau cyfoes a diwylliant.

08/03/2024

Kensuke’s Kingdom has won Best Feature Film, among other awards at the British Animation Awards! Huge congratulations to the whole team at Bumpybox, Lupus Films and other collaborators!

31/10/2023

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬! 𝐁𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐱 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠! We are looking for a number of talented individuals to help us on an exciting new TV series in the new year! (Jan-June) (𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 - 𝟐𝟒/𝟏𝟏/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑)

All applicants must be based in Wales with a remote setup.

𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 (𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫, 𝐌𝐢𝐝, 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫) - Wales based with remote setup
Strong acting skills and good comedic timing is required. You must be self motivated and comfortable working on a fast paced show. Good communication skills and experience in Maya are essential. FTrack and Studio Library experience would be beneficial.
https://www.bumpybox.com/vacancies/animators-grad-junior-mid-senior-wales-based-remote

𝐂𝐆 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 (𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬) - Wales based with remote setup
We are looking for a talented generalist who will model bespoke assets as well as procuring and repurposing assets online, and set dressing environments. A self-directed individual with good communication skills.
https://www.bumpybox.com/vacancies/cg-artist-all-levels

𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 - Wales based with remote setup
This role requires a good eye for detail and the ability to follow instructions well, as well as good problem solving skills. The project will be rendered with Unreal Engine, therefore experience with Unreal Engine is ideal, however Maya lighting experience will be also considered. Good communication skills are essential.
https://www.bumpybox.com/vacancies/lighting-artist-wales-based-remote

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 - Wales based with remote setup
Must have a good understanding of Nuke and compositing skills such as rotoscoping, colour correction and the 3D workspace. This role requires a good eye for detail and the ability to follow instructions well as well as good problem solving skills. Good communication skills are essential. Photoshop and Unreal experience is a bonus.
https://www.bumpybox.com/vacancies/compositors-wales-based-remote

If you think you’d be a good fit, please send a Showreel and your Daily Rate to 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭@𝐛𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐱.𝐜𝐨𝐦 with the job role as the subject line i.e. ‘Graduate animator, Junior animator, mid animator or senior animator, Generalist, Lighting artist, Compositor’

NOTE: As these are remote roles, a Windows PC is required to run our pipeline. If you are applying for a graduate role and do not have this equipment please include this in your covering email. If successful the company can loan equipment to graduates.

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 - 𝟐𝟒/𝟏𝟏/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑
https://www.bumpybox.com/careers

17/05/2023

Exciting news! We've made a brand new website! 🎉🎬

Head over to www.bumpybox.com to see what we've been working on and some exciting new projects coming soon!

Don't miss out! Follow us on social media and be the first to know about our latest updates, news, and releases.

Thanks to the very talented Luke Inderwick for all the hard work in developing the website!

We pride ourselves on our high-quality 3D character animation, visual effects and compositing.

25/07/2022

We are hiring! We are looking for Nuke Compositors for our hand-drawn animated feature Kensuke's Kingdom.

Please send showreels, CVs and covering emails to [email protected] by 12th August 2022.

01/04/2022

Bumpybox is recruiting!

Compositor
Wales based - Remote

We are looking for a Wales based Compositor to join the team on the 2D animated feature Kensuke’s Kingdom, currently in production!

Initially this will be remote but the applicants must be based in Wales and potentially be able to commute to our base in Cardiff Bay for production meetings when it is safe to do so.

See below and if you think you’d be a good fit, please send a Showreel, CV and covering email to [email protected]

Deadline for applications - 30/04/2022
We reserve the right to close the application window early upon receiving sufficient applications.

Contract end date - 28/10/22

Junior to Mid level experience
Must have a good understanding of Nuke and compositing skills such as rotoscoping, colour correction and the 3D workspace
Ideally have access to a Windows PC, for remote working.

11/01/2022

CLOSED

We currently have 3 roles we're looking to fill:

Technical Artist (CLOSED)
FX Artist (Maya, Bifrost, Water sim)
Compositor (Junior-Mid)

Check out the individual postings on our page (below this post) for further info and if you think you’d be a good fit, please send a Showreel and your Daily Rate to [Email hidden]

11/01/2022

Bumpybox is recruiting!

FX Artist
Wales based - Remote, Cardiff

We are looking for a talented FX Artist to work on an on-going project. Working with Maya/Bifrost to simulate water. Additional cloth and FX pipeline experience is a plus.

Initially this will be remote but the applicants must be based in Wales and potentially be able to commute to our base in Cardiff Bay for production meetings when it is safe to do so.

Deadline for applications - 11/02/2022
We reserve the right to close the application window early upon receiving sufficient applications.

Contract end date - 01/07/22

If you think you’d be a good fit, please send a Showreel and your Daily Rate to [email protected]

11/01/2022

Bumpybox is recruiting!

Compositor
Wales based - Remote, Cardiff

We are looking for a Wales based Compositor to join the team on the 2D animated feature Kensuke’s Kingdom, currently in production!

Initially this will be remote but the applicants must be based in Wales and potentially be able to commute to our base in Cardiff Bay for production meetings when it is safe to do so.

See below and if you think you’d be a good fit, please send a Showreel, CV and covering email to [email protected]

Deadline for applications - 11/02/2022
We reserve the right to close the application window early upon receiving sufficient applications.

Contract end date - 01/07/22

Junior to Mid level experience
Must have a good understanding of Nuke and compositing skills such as rotoscoping, colour correction and the 3D workspace
Ideally have access to a Windows PC, for remote working.

05/01/2022

This role has now been filled!

Technical Artist - Remote (CLOSED)

We are looking for a talented Technical Artist to bring a mobile game concept to prototype. Working with existing content in Maya, you’ll be bringing it into Unreal Engine to shape the prototype game. This will include light, shader and UI/UX development.

If you think you’d be a good fit, please send a Showreel and your Daily Rate to [Email hidden]

Start date is applicant dependent, applications close 11/02/22

20/09/2021

Bumpybox is recruiting!

Animator (Mid level) - Remote - 01/11/2021 - 15/12/2021
We are looking for a talented Maya Animator to help us Lay out and Animate a Pilot for a potential TV series.

Strong acting skills and good comedic timing is required. Layout experience using live action plates is also beneficial.

Experience in Maya is essential. FTrack and Studio Library experience would be beneficial. A Windows PC is required to run our pipeline.

If you think you’d be a good fit, please send a Showreel and your Daily Rate to [email protected]

Deadline for applications - 24/10/2021

26/07/2021

Bumpybox is recruiting!

We are looking for a Wales based Junior or Trainee compositors to join the team on a 2D animated feature Kensuke’s Kingdom, currently in production! This position would suit recent graduates.

Initially this will be remote but the applicants must be based in Wales and potentially be able to commute to our base in Cardiff Bay for production meetings when it is safe to do so.

See below and if you think you’d be a good fit, please send a Showreel, CV and covering email to [email protected]

Deadline for applications - 09/08/2021

Junior Compositor
ASAP - 01/07/22

Wales based - Remote, Cardiff

We are looking for Junior compositors, no previous industry experience required.
Must have an understanding of Nuke and basic compositing skills such as rotoscoping and colour correction.
Ideally have access to a Windows PC, for remote working. However, if you don't have your own equipment let us know as we can help you to apply for a screenskills bursary to purchase your own PC for home working.

28/06/2021

CG Artist wanted!

We are currently on the lookout for quotes from freelance CG Artists to undertake a project building a photoreal environment. See below and if you think you’d be a good fit, please send a CV and link to your showreel to [email protected]

We will follow up with more specifics for your quote.

Deadline for applications - 01/08/2021

Freelance CG Artist
Start date 01/09/21
Remote

We are looking for a talented artist to help us in creating a CG environment to be adapted from 3D LIDAR and photogrammetry scans, so strong knowledge of retopology workflows and texture projecting is essential.

The final environment will be rendered in Maya with Arnold so knowledge of lighting and shading in this software is also integral.
We are also interested in creating a version of this environment in Unreal engine so knowledge in this area would be beneficial.

16/04/2021

Bumpybox is recruiting!

We are looking for a Wales based production coordinator to help us on an exciting animated feature! Initially this will be remote but the applicants must be based in Wales and potentially be able to commute to our base in Cardiff Bay for production meetings when it is safe to do so.

See below and if you think you’d be a good fit, please send a CV and covering email to talent @ bumpybox.com (no spaces)

Deadline for applications - 03/05/2021

Production Coordinator
ASAP - 01/07/22
£33K per annum

Wales based - Remote

We are looking for a production coordinator with experience in the TV/Film/Animation industry
FTrack experience would be beneficial.
Have access to a Windows PC for home working