ENGINEERING DIGITAL WORLDS
Mechanic Animation is an experienced and leading animation facility located in New Zealand and Slovakia.
Over the last decade, we have created and delivered some of the largest animated brands in
the world while working with Disney and Marvel Animation.
We have access to highly trained and reliable artists in New Zealand and have expanded into Europe,
opening Mechanic Tech Lab and Mechanic Animation Europe.
Please see jobs advertised below for any work opportunities.
PRODUCTIONS
MARVEL'S AVENGERS ASSEMBLE
Seasons 1 - 5 / 127 EPS
The adventures of the Marvel Universe's mightiest superhero team.
MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN
Seasons 1 - 3 / 64 EPS
Peter Parker, a new student at the famous Horizon High, fights evil super-villains as the costumed superhero, Spider-Man.
MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
Seasons 1-3 / 75 EPS
The adventures of a band of space warriors who work to protect the universe from the forces of evil.
MARVEL'S HULK AND THE
AGENTS OF S.M.A.S.H
Seasons 1 - 2 / 52 EPS
The Incredible Hulk teams up with Red Hulk, She-Hulk, Skaar, and Rick Jones aka A-Bomb to battle the forces of evil in front of cameras for Rick's web-based series to show the Hulk is more hero than monster.
MARVEL'S HULK: WHERE MONSTERS DWELL
1 x 75 min film
Doctor Strange and a team of monsters must help the Hulk overcome his dream self in order to defeat Nightmare on Halloween night.
MARVEL'S SUPERHERO ADVENTURES: FROST FIGHT
1 x 75 min film
The Marvel Heroes unite to try and stop Loki and the frost giant Ymir from conquering the world as the duo try to steal Santa's powers to do so.
PUKEKO PICTURES - KIDDETS
Season 1 / 52 EPS
Kiddets are space cadets, explorers-in-training at a space academy on planet WotWot. They learn through play in their stunning playroom that overlooks an exotic space port floating in the blue sky above their planet. 52 x 11 min
ART GALLERY
Astropods is a fast-paced space race game for mobile
Fly your single person Astropod along looping, curving, dizzying set of tracks.
Choose your character and suit up to become the Astropod Champion of the Universe.
Astropods is a #zerodata game - thats right we don't collect your data, we just want you to play and enjoy!
Mechanic Animation can design and develop your Games, Apps, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Apps.
ORIGINAL GAMES
THE BUSINESS OF ANIMATION
TELEVISION / FILM / GAMES / AR / VR / MOTION COMICS / ORIGINAL PROPERTIES
Mechanic Animation has the expertise and experience to help develop your next production.
Having produced 14 TV Series & 3 TV Films for Marvel Animation, 1 Digital Series for Disney, 1 TV Series for Pukeko Pictures and 1 Feature Film, we have a history of producing and delivering long form animation. We are highly artistic with a strong and robust technology layer.
Specialities include;
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Concept Art
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Storyboarding
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Asset Modeling
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Rigging
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Look Development
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Previs Layout
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2D Cut-out Animation
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3D Animation
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VFX
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Lighting
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Rendering
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Game and App Development
INCENTIVES
New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) has plenty of support for the industry, which Mechanic Animation New Zealand has used.
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Post, Digital and Effects Grant - 20% cash rebate
The Slovak Audiovisual Fund has two incentives that Mechanic Animation Europe can access;
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Support of the Audiovisual Industry - a 33% cash grant - ideal for coproduction between Treaty countries
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Support of Audiovisual Cultural Fund - up to 50% grant for cultural significant work
CONTACT US
ADDRESS
Slovakia
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Pressburg Tower, Ružinov, Bratislava, SLOVAKIA
New Zealand
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Postal: P.O.Box 11339, Manners St, Te Aro, Wellington, 6142 NEW ZEALAND
NEWS
19 June 2020 - We are looking for developers, CG artists and animators. In Slovakia, please see Job descriptions below apply through professia.sk. In New Zealand please see appropriate job descriptions below and apply through
20 May 2020 - For those wondering about Mechanic Animation in New Zealand. We still have artists and developers working for us from their home, connecting to our secure datacenter creating content.
17 March 2020 - With the global breakout of COVID-19 Virus (coronavirus) Mechanic Animation Europe is still advertising for developers and technical artists. We have a secure backend infrastructure to allow everyone to stay safe and continue to work from home during this pandemic. See the job listings below or directly on profesia.sk.
03 March 2020 - Mechanic Animation has expanded to Bratislava, Slovakia. New technical, art and production roles will be available.
Please send your CV outlining qualifications, experience and a link to your showreel to work@mechanicanimation.com
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All applicants must be EU permanent resident or citizen
Visit our website or Facebook/Instagram pages for more updates and follow us anytime.
02 Feb 2020 - Mechanic Animation Limited in New Zealand has closed its studio for now. Over the last 2 years we tried hard to keep the doors open and thank all of our staff for the effort put into the projects and test work. We have taken an opportunity to expand the brand into Europe to follow new opportunities in animation, but watch this space as we will continue to find ways to re-build the team in New Zealand again.
15 Dec 2019 - Wishing everyone a safe and merry festive season. Merry Christmas!
28 Nov 2019 - Each year Mechanic Animation has a dress up themed party. This year the costumes were great and very clever.
The theme, "Crazy Cartoon Doctors & Scientists". Check out the awesome photos here.
JOBS
Mechanic Animation has two locations. For Slovak based jobs applicants must be EU permanent resident or citizen and for New Zealand based jobs, applicants must have NZ permanent residency, citizenship or a valid work visa.
Please email work@mechanicanimation.com for further information. f
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CG Artist (Slovakia) - seeking junior / midrange CG artists who are qualified and looking for an opportunity in CG Animation.
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CG Animator (Slovakia) - seeking junior / midrange 2D and CG animators who are qualified and looking for an opportunity in CG Animation.
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Game and App Developer (New Zealand) - midrange developer for short term contract (2 mths) to complete a Game and upgrade an App.