We are seeking 3D Character Modelers to join the production team of Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy animated film produced by Aetherframe Studios.

Responsibilities:

• Create production-ready 3D character models based on approved concept art and reference sheets.

• Develop character geometry suitable for rigging and animation.

• Collaborate with riggers, texture artists, and the animation department.

• Organize technical subtasks and provide progress updates through ClickUp.

• Implement revisions based on production feedback.

Requirements:

• Experience with Blender or comparable 3D modeling software.

• Understanding of topology and character modeling workflows.

• Ability to work from established character designs.

• Good communication and reliability.

Application: Please provide examples of previous 3D character work or a portfolio.

Compensation: Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future payments depend on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production stage: Pre-production. Work will be assigned as character designs and production requirements are approved.

Aetherframe Studios is seeking a 3D Department Lead for Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy animated film currently in pre-production.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the 3D modeling, texturing, and rigging workflows.

• Review character, environment, and prop assets for technical quality and consistency.

• Establish practical modeling standards, topology requirements, and asset delivery guidelines.

• Help distribute assignments among 3D artists.

• Create and manage technical subtasks in ClickUp.

• Identify production blockers and coordinate with the director and other department leads.

• Review completed work and recommend assets for final director approval.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in Blender or comparable 3D production software.

• Understanding of character modeling, topology, UV mapping, texturing, and rigging pipelines.

• Ability to provide constructive technical feedback.

• Strong communication, organization, and reliability.

• Previous leadership experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Application:
Please provide a portfolio, your software experience, any previous team coordination experience, and your approximate weekly availability.

Compensation:
Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Individual terms will be established through a separate written agreement before work begins.

Production stage: Pre-production.

Aetherframe Studios is recruiting 3D Environment & Prop Modelers for Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy animated film currently in pre-production.

The film features atmospheric fantasy environments, dramatic landscapes, ancient architecture, and detailed locations designed to support a mature, emotionally driven story.

Responsibilities:

• Create 3D environments, architecture, terrain, and props based on approved concept art and references.

• Model assets such as rocky landscapes, mountains, castles, caves, ruins, and environmental objects.

• Optimize geometry for animation, lighting, and rendering.

• Collaborate with layout artists, texture artists, and the lighting department.

• Organize technical subtasks and provide progress updates through ClickUp.

• Implement revisions following production feedback.

Requirements:

• Experience with Blender or comparable 3D software.

• Understanding of environment modeling, topology, UV mapping, and asset optimization.

• Ability to follow an established visual direction.

• Strong teamwork, communication, and reliability.

• Ability to work within a collaborative production pipeline.

Application:
Please submit a portfolio or examples of previous environment, architecture, or prop modeling work, along with your software experience and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation:
Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production stage: Pre-production. Assignments will be provided as designs and scene requirements are approved.

Aetherframe Studios is recruiting 3D Character Riggers for Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy animated film currently in pre-production.

We are seeking artists capable of creating animation-ready character rigs for expressive fantasy characters, including characters with wings.

Responsibilities:

• Create functional character rigs with intuitive animation controls.

• Develop skeletal structures and skin weights suitable for character movement.

• Set up wing articulation and controls for flight animation.

• Support facial rigging and expressive character performances where required.

• Test rigs with animators and resolve deformation issues.

• Collaborate with character modelers and the 3D Department Lead.

• Organize technical subtasks and provide progress updates through ClickUp.

Requirements:

• Experience with character rigging in Blender or comparable 3D software.

• Understanding of skeletal animation, weight painting, deformation, and constraints.

• Ability to create animator-friendly control systems.

• Strong teamwork, communication, and reliability.

• Experience with winged or non-human character rigs is an advantage.

Application:
Please provide examples of previous rigging work, preferably including animation demonstrations of your rigs, along with your software experience and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation:
Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production stage: Pre-production. Rigging assignments will begin as approved character models become available.

Aetherframe Studios is recruiting 3D Texture & Material Artists for Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy animated film currently in pre-production.

The film emphasizes cinematic lighting, atmospheric environments, restrained colors, and emotionally expressive characters. We are looking for artists who can create materials that support this visual direction.

Responsibilities:

• Create textures, shaders, and materials for 3D characters, environments, and props.

• Develop surface details for clothing, feathers, stone, metal, and other production assets.

• Prepare UV maps and texture sets where required.

• Maintain visual consistency across assets and scenes.

• Collaborate with 3D modelers, lighting artists, and the 3D Department Lead.

• Organize technical subtasks and provide regular progress updates through ClickUp.

• Implement revisions based on technical and artistic feedback.

Requirements:

• Experience with 3D texturing and material creation.

• Understanding of UV mapping, PBR materials, and shader workflows.

• Experience with Blender, Substance 3D Painter, or comparable software.

• Ability to follow established visual references and artistic direction.

• Strong teamwork, communication, and reliability.

Application:
Please provide a portfolio featuring previous texture, material, or shader work, along with your software experience and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation:
Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production stage: Pre-production. Assignments will begin as approved 3D assets become available.

Role Overview

Aetherframe Studios is recruiting Storyboard Artists & Shot Designers for Wings of Ash, an independent, feature-length 3D animated dark fantasy film currently in pre-production.

The film is intended for audiences aged approximately 16 and older. Its visual direction emphasizes cinematic storytelling, psychological tension, tragedy, atmospheric environments, restrained colors, and elements of horror.

We are looking for artists who can translate written scenes into clear, visually compelling shot plans that guide the 3D production team.

Responsibilities

• Break down scripted scenes into individual shots and visual sequences.

• Design camera angles, framing, composition, and perspective.

• Plan camera movements and transitions between shots.

• Establish character positioning, movement, and interactions (blocking).

• Develop the visual pacing, timing, and emotional rhythm of scenes.

• Create storyboards, shot diagrams, and production notes that communicate the intended action.

• Collaborate with the director, 3D layout artists, and animation team.

• Revise shot plans and storyboards based on directorial feedback.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of visual storytelling, composition, and cinematic camera language.

• Ability to communicate complex action clearly through drawings or diagrams.

• Understanding of character blocking, continuity, and scene pacing.

• Ability to interpret scripts and follow an established visual direction.

• Good communication, teamwork, and reliability.

• Willingness to receive feedback and collaborate with other departments.

Preferred, but Not Required

• Previous experience with storyboarding for animation or film.

• Familiarity with 3D animation production pipelines.

• Experience with animatics or digital storyboarding software.

Deliverables

For each assigned scene, artists will provide a clear storyboard or shot breakdown showing camera placement, framing, character actions, transitions, and approximate timing.

Fully animated animatics are not required. The primary objective is to create production-ready visual instructions for the layout and animation departments.

Creative Direction

Storyboard artists are encouraged to propose creative solutions. Final artistic decisions and scene approvals remain with the film's director.

Application

Please provide a portfolio or examples of previous storyboard work, your preferred software, relevant experience, and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation

This is a volunteer-based production with no upfront payment. A deferred profit-sharing arrangement may apply if the film generates distributable profits. Individual terms will be established through a separate written agreement before work begins. No earnings are guaranteed.

Production Stage: Pre-production.

Role Overview

Aetherframe Studios is recruiting 3D Layout & Camera Artists for Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy animated film currently in pre-production.

We are looking for artists who can translate approved storyboards and shot plans into functional 3D scenes, establishing camera placement, character positioning, and preliminary movement.

The film emphasizes cinematic composition, psychological tension, atmospheric environments, and emotionally driven storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Build preliminary 3D scene layouts based on approved storyboards.

• Position characters, props, and environmental assets within scenes.

• Set up cameras, framing, perspective, and camera movements.

• Establish basic character blocking and shot timing.

• Maintain visual continuity between shots.

• Prepare organized scene files for the animation department.

• Collaborate with storyboard artists, animators, and the director.

• Implement revisions based on production feedback.

• Manage assigned tasks and technical subtasks through ClickUp.

Requirements

• Experience with Blender or comparable 3D software.

• Understanding of 3D composition, cameras, perspective, and basic animation.

• Ability to interpret storyboards and translate them into 3D layouts.

• Strong teamwork, communication, and reliability.

• Ability to follow established artistic direction.

Application

Please provide examples of previous 3D layout, camera animation, or relevant 3D work, along with your software experience and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Future payments depend on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production. Layout work will begin as approved storyboards and required assets become available.

Role Overview

Aetherframe Studios is recruiting 3D Character Animators for Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy animated film currently in pre-production.

We are looking for animators who can bring characters to life through expressive movement, believable performances, and cinematic action.

Responsibilities

• Animate character movements, gestures, and interactions.

• Create expressive facial animation and emotional performances.

• Animate walking, running, flying, and wing movements.

• Work with approved storyboards, 3D layouts, and rigged character models.

• Maintain consistent animation quality and character personalities.

• Collaborate with the director, animation leads, and other departments.

• Submit work for review and implement requested revisions.

• Track assigned tasks and progress through ClickUp.

Requirements

• Experience with 3D character animation.

• Knowledge of Blender or similar 3D animation software.

• Understanding of animation principles, timing, weight, and body mechanics.

• Ability to convey emotions through character movement.

• Good teamwork, communication, and reliability.

• Willingness to receive feedback and improve submitted work.

Preferred

• Experience animating wings, creatures, or fantasy characters.

• Experience with facial animation and cinematic acting.

• Previous participation in collaborative animation projects.

Application

Please provide an animation demo reel or examples of your previous work, your preferred software, and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production. Character animation will begin once the necessary rigs, layouts, and approved shot plans are ready.

Role Overview

Aetherframe Studios is recruiting a Lead 3D Animator for Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy animated film currently in pre-production.

We are looking for an experienced animator who can lead the character animation department, coordinate team members, and maintain consistent animation quality throughout production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the 3D animation team.

• Assign animation shots and tasks to team members.

• Review submitted animations and provide constructive feedback.

• Ensure consistency in character movement, acting, timing, and animation quality.

• Help animators resolve technical and creative challenges.

• Coordinate with storyboard artists, layout artists, riggers, and the director.

• Track assignments, deadlines, dependencies, and revisions in ClickUp.

• Animate selected shots when necessary.

• Submit completed work for final approval by the director.

Requirements

• Strong experience in 3D character animation.

• Proficiency in Blender or comparable 3D animation software.

• Good understanding of animation principles, body mechanics, and character acting.

• Leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.

• Ability to organize tasks and provide useful feedback.

• Reliability and willingness to collaborate.

Preferred

• Previous experience leading an animation team.

• Experience animating fantasy creatures, wings, and flight sequences.

• Familiarity with collaborative animation production pipelines.

Application

Please provide an animation demo reel or portfolio, relevant experience, any previous leadership experience, and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production. Active animation work will begin once the necessary production assets and layouts are ready.

Role Overview

Aetherframe Studios is recruiting 3D Facial Animators & Lip Sync Artists for Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy animated film currently in pre-production.

We are looking for artists who can create believable facial performances, expressive character emotions, and accurate lip synchronization for dialogue-driven scenes.

Responsibilities

• Animate facial expressions, eye movements, and subtle emotional reactions.

• Synchronize character mouth movements with recorded dialogue.

• Create believable facial performances that support each character's personality and emotions.

• Work with facial rigs, approved animation shots, and voice recordings.

• Maintain consistency between facial animation and full-body character performances.

• Collaborate with character animators, riggers, voice actors, and the animation lead.

• Revise animation based on feedback from department leads and the director.

• Track assigned work and progress through ClickUp.

Requirements

• Experience with 3D character or facial animation.

• Familiarity with Blender or comparable 3D software.

• Understanding of facial expressions, animation timing, and character acting.

• Ability to synchronize mouth movements with spoken dialogue.

• Attention to detail and consistency.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred

• Experience with facial rigs, shape keys, or blend shapes.

• Previous lip sync animation work.

• Experience animating emotionally complex scenes.

Application

Please provide examples of facial animation, lip sync, or character animation work, your preferred software, and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production. Facial animation work will begin when the required character rigs, voice recordings, and animation shots are available.

Role Overview

Aetherframe Studios is recruiting 3D Lighting & Rendering Artists for Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy animated film currently in pre-production.

We are looking for artists who can create cinematic lighting, atmospheric environments, and visually consistent rendered scenes.

The film features dramatic fantasy environments, emotionally intense sequences, and a dark, cinematic visual style.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cinematic lighting for 3D scenes.

• Create lighting setups that support the atmosphere, emotions, and storytelling of each sequence.

• Work with shadows, reflections, volumetric lighting, and environmental effects.

• Maintain visual consistency across shots and sequences.

• Optimize lighting and rendering settings for efficient production.

• Prepare and render shots using Blender or comparable software.

• Collaborate with environment artists, animators, VFX artists, and the director.

• Review rendered results and implement necessary adjustments.

• Track assignments, progress, and revisions through ClickUp.

Requirements

• Experience with 3D lighting and rendering.

• Proficiency in Blender or comparable 3D software.

• Understanding of lighting principles, composition, color, and atmosphere.

• Familiarity with rendering workflows and optimization.

• Ability to follow an established visual style.

• Strong teamwork, communication, and reliability.

Preferred

• Experience with Blender Cycles or Eevee.

• Knowledge of volumetric lighting and cinematic rendering.

• Experience with animated films or collaborative 3D projects.

Application

Please provide a portfolio featuring lighting or rendered 3D scenes, your software experience, and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production. Lighting and rendering work will begin as production scenes and assets become available.

Role Overview

Aetherframe Studios is recruiting 3D VFX Artists for Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy animated film currently in pre-production.

We are looking for artists who can create cinematic visual effects that bring magical powers, fantasy environments, and large-scale action sequences to life.

Responsibilities

• Create visual effects for elemental magic, including fire, water, earth, and wind.

• Develop particle effects, smoke, mist, sparks, magical energy, and atmospheric effects.

• Create simulations and effects for environmental events and destruction sequences.

• Integrate VFX into existing 3D scenes while maintaining the film's visual style.

• Optimize effects for practical rendering and production workflows.

• Collaborate with animators, lighting artists, environment artists, and the director.

• Revise effects based on feedback and technical requirements.

• Track assigned tasks and progress through ClickUp.

Requirements

• Experience creating 3D visual effects.

• Familiarity with Blender or comparable VFX software.

• Understanding of particles, simulations, materials, and animation.

• Ability to create effects that support cinematic storytelling.

• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.

• Ability to follow established artistic direction.

Preferred

• Experience with Blender Geometry Nodes or particle systems.

• Knowledge of fluid, fire, smoke, or destruction simulations.

• Experience with compositing and rendering VFX.

• Previous work on animated films or fantasy projects.

Application

Please provide a VFX portfolio or demo reel, examples of previous simulations or effects, your preferred software, and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production. VFX production will begin as approved scenes, animations, and required assets become available.

Role Overview

Aetherframe Studios is recruiting a Lead 3D VFX Artist for Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy animated film currently in pre-production.

We are looking for an experienced VFX artist who can lead the visual effects department, coordinate artists, and oversee the creation of cinematic magical and environmental effects.

The film features elemental magic, atmospheric environments, dramatic action sequences, and large-scale fantasy events.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the 3D VFX department.

• Assign VFX tasks and shots to team members.

• Develop and maintain a consistent visual style for magical and environmental effects.

• Supervise the creation of fire, water, wind, earth, particle, and atmospheric effects.

• Review submitted VFX work and provide technical and artistic feedback.

• Help artists resolve simulation, rendering, and optimization problems.

• Coordinate with animation, lighting, environment, and rendering departments.

• Manage assignments, dependencies, reviews, and progress through ClickUp.

• Create complex effects when necessary.

• Submit completed work for final approval by the director.

Requirements

• Strong experience in 3D visual effects and simulations.

• Proficiency in Blender or comparable VFX software.

• Understanding of particle systems, simulations, rendering, and compositing.

• Ability to organize workflows and coordinate a team.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to maintain visual consistency across multiple shots.

Preferred

• Previous experience leading VFX artists.

• Knowledge of Blender Geometry Nodes or Houdini.

• Experience with fluid, smoke, fire, and destruction simulations.

• Experience with collaborative animation or film production.

Application

Please provide a VFX portfolio or demo reel, relevant technical experience, any previous leadership experience, and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production. VFX work will begin as approved shots and production assets become available.

Character: Ignis
Project: Wings of Ash
Role Type: Lead
Language: English

Ignis is one of four elemental sisters, representing fire. She is passionate, determined, impulsive, and fiercely protective of those she loves.

Although she often appears confident and strong, she struggles with uncertainty, fear, and difficult emotional decisions.

We are looking for a female-sounding voice with a youthful quality and strong emotional range. The actor must be able to deliver natural dialogue, intense arguments, moments of vulnerability, and emotionally demanding dramatic performances.

Requirements:

• Strong voice acting and emotional expression.

• Clear English pronunciation.

• Reliable communication and recording quality.

• Ability to follow direction and record revisions.

• Availability for ongoing collaboration during production.

• Recording Requirements

  • Access to a good-quality microphone suitable for voice recording.

  • Ability to record clean audio without noticeable background noise, echo, or distortion.

  • A quiet recording environment.

  • Ability to submit separate audio files in WAV format when requested.

  • Willingness to record additional takes and revisions if necessary.

  Professional studio equipment is preferred but not required. Recording quality matters more than the microphone model.

Application: Please include your recording setup, relevant experience, and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation: Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Character: Marina
Project: Wings of Ash
Role Type: Lead
Language: English

Character Description

Marina is one of four elemental sisters and represents the element of water.

Her character requires an emotionally expressive performance that can move naturally between quiet, reflective moments and intense dramatic situations.

We are looking for a female-sounding voice with a youthful quality, natural delivery, and strong emotional range.

Voice Requirements

• Clear, natural English speech.

• Ability to portray concern, frustration, fear, determination, and vulnerability.

• Convincing emotional acting without excessive exaggeration.

• Consistent character voice across multiple recording sessions.

• Ability to follow direction and record revisions.

Recording Requirements

• Access to a good-quality microphone.

• A quiet recording environment with minimal background noise or echo.

• Ability to provide clean audio recordings in WAV format when requested.

• Professional studio equipment is preferred but not required.

Collaboration

• Communicate reliably with the production team.

• Follow recording instructions and feedback.

• Track assigned recording tasks through ClickUp.

Application

Please submit the audition lines below and include your recording setup, relevant experience, and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production.

Role Overview

Aetherframe Studios is recruiting Sound Designers for Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy 3D animated film currently in pre-production.

We are looking for creative audio specialists who can build an immersive cinematic soundscape and bring the film's fantasy world to life through original sound effects, environmental audio, and atmospheric sound design.

Responsibilities

• Design sound effects for elemental magic, including fire, water, earth, and wind.

• Create sounds for wing movements, flight, character actions, and environmental interactions.

• Develop atmospheric soundscapes for fantasy environments.

• Design impactful sounds for dramatic sequences and magical events.

• Edit, layer, and synchronize sound effects with animated scenes.

• Maintain consistent sound quality and style across sequences.

• Collaborate with the director, composers, animators, and audio team.

• Organize audio files and track assignments through ClickUp.

• Revise work based on production feedback.

Requirements

• Experience with sound design, audio editing, or sound effects production.

• Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs).

• Understanding of audio layering, timing, and synchronization.

• Ability to create convincing sounds for fictional events.

• Strong creativity, teamwork, communication, and reliability.

Preferred

• Experience with Foley recording or original sound effect creation.

• Experience with cinematic sound design.

• Knowledge of audio mixing and processing.

Application

Please provide a sound design demo reel or examples of previous audio work, your preferred software, and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production. Initial sound design development may begin before final animation is available.

Role Overview

Aetherframe Studios is recruiting a Production Coordinator for Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy 3D animated film currently in pre-production.

We are looking for an organized, reliable individual who can help coordinate a remote production team, manage workflows, and ensure that departments work together efficiently.

This is a production management role rather than an artistic position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production tasks across different departments.

• Monitor task progress, deadlines, and production milestones.

• Organize and maintain the project's ClickUp workspace.

• Track dependencies between departments and identify blocked or delayed tasks.

• Follow up with team members and department leads regarding progress.

• Help assign tasks and organize production schedules.

• Identify staffing shortages and notify the director when additional artists are needed.

• Organize production updates and communicate important changes.

• Ensure completed work is submitted for review and approval.

• Assist the director with day-to-day production management.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Good communication and teamwork.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate people.

• Familiarity with project management tools or willingness to learn ClickUp.

• Reliability, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate clearly in English.

Preferred

• Previous experience coordinating creative projects.

• Familiarity with animation or film production pipelines.

• Experience with ClickUp, Trello, Notion, or similar software.

• Experience managing remote teams.

Authority & Collaboration

The Production Coordinator may organize assignments, track progress, and communicate with department leads. Major creative decisions, final approvals, and changes to the project's overall direction remain with the director.

Application

Please describe your organizational experience, any projects you have helped coordinate, your familiarity with project management software, and your approximate weekly availability.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production. Coordination work can begin immediately after onboarding.

Role Overview

Aetherframe Studios is recruiting Film Composers for Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy 3D animated film currently in pre-production.

We are looking for composers who can create an original cinematic soundtrack that supports the film's emotional storytelling, dramatic atmosphere, and fantasy world.

Responsibilities

• Compose original music for cinematic scenes.

• Develop recognizable musical themes for characters, locations, and important story elements.

• Create music for emotional, mysterious, dramatic, and action sequences.

• Adapt compositions to scene timing, pacing, and directorial feedback.

• Collaborate with the director, sound designers, and editing team.

• Prepare organized audio files and deliver revisions when necessary.

• Track assigned compositions and progress through ClickUp.

Requirements

• Experience composing original instrumental music.

• Understanding of cinematic storytelling and musical emotion.

• Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs).

• Ability to work with scene references and creative direction.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and reliability.

Preferred

• Experience with orchestral, cinematic, or hybrid soundtracks.

• Experience composing for animation, games, or films.

• Ability to create atmospheric and emotionally expressive music.

Application

Please provide examples of your original compositions, your preferred software, relevant experience, and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production. Initial musical themes may be developed before animation is completed.

Role Overview

Aetherframe Studios is recruiting Film Editors for Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy 3D animated film currently in pre-production.

We are looking for editors who can transform individual animated shots into cohesive, emotionally engaging cinematic sequences.

Responsibilities

• Assemble animated shots into complete scenes and sequences.

• Establish pacing, rhythm, continuity, and dramatic timing.

• Edit dialogue-driven scenes, action sequences, and emotional moments.

• Synchronize visuals with dialogue, sound effects, and music.

• Work with temporary footage, storyboards, and preliminary renders during production.

• Manage scene transitions and maintain continuity between shots.

• Collaborate with the director, animation team, and audio department.

• Organize project files and track editing tasks through ClickUp.

• Implement revisions based on directorial feedback.

Requirements

• Experience with video editing software.

• Understanding of cinematic pacing, storytelling, and continuity.

• Ability to edit dialogue, action, and emotionally driven scenes.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Reliable communication and teamwork.

• Ability to follow creative direction and meet agreed deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience editing animated films, short films, or cinematic projects.

• Familiarity with sound synchronization and basic color correction.

• Experience with DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar software.

Application

Please provide an editing portfolio or showreel, your preferred editing software, relevant experience, and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production. Early editing work may involve storyboards, animatics, and preliminary scene assemblies.

Role Overview

Aetherframe Studios is recruiting Compositing Artists for Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy 3D animated film currently in pre-production.

We are looking for artists who can combine rendered animation layers, visual effects, and color adjustments into polished cinematic shots.

Responsibilities

• Composite rendered 3D animation passes into finished shots.

• Integrate visual effects, atmospheric elements, and lighting adjustments.

• Perform color correction and match the visual appearance of consecutive shots.

• Work with depth, shadows, reflections, and other render passes.

• Enhance cinematic atmosphere while preserving the established visual style.

• Identify and correct visual inconsistencies or rendering artifacts.

• Collaborate with VFX artists, lighting artists, editors, and the director.

• Organize project files and track tasks through ClickUp.

• Implement revisions based on production feedback.

Requirements

• Experience with digital compositing or visual post-production.

• Understanding of layers, masks, color correction, and visual effects integration.

• Familiarity with compositing software.

• Attention to detail and visual consistency.

• Strong teamwork, communication, and reliability.

Preferred

• Experience compositing 3D animation.

• Familiarity with Blender Compositor, DaVinci Resolve Fusion, After Effects, or Nuke.

• Understanding of render passes and color management.

Application

Please provide examples of compositing or visual post-production work, your preferred software, and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production. Compositing work will begin as rendered shots become available.
Experience working with 3D animation render passes, including depth, shadows, reflections, and lighting layers. Understanding of 3D production pipelines and compositing workflows is required.

Role Overview

Aetherframe Studios is recruiting Audio Mixing & Mastering Engineers for Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy 3D animated film currently in pre-production.

We are looking for audio specialists who can deliver a professional, balanced, and immersive soundtrack by combining dialogue, music, sound effects, and environmental audio.

Responsibilities

• Mix recorded dialogue, original music, sound effects, and atmospheric audio.

• Ensure dialogue remains clear and intelligible throughout the film.

• Balance volume levels across scenes and sequences.

• Apply EQ, compression, reverb, and other audio processing when appropriate.

• Clean and improve dialogue recordings where possible.

• Maintain consistent audio quality and dynamic range.

• Synchronize final audio with edited picture.

• Prepare final audio mixes and deliverables according to agreed technical specifications.

• Collaborate with voice actors, sound designers, composers, editors, and the director.

• Track assignments and revisions through ClickUp.

Requirements

• Experience with audio mixing and editing.

• Understanding of EQ, compression, noise reduction, and audio dynamics.

• Proficiency with a digital audio workstation (DAW).

• Ability to balance dialogue, music, and sound effects in cinematic scenes.

• Good attention to detail, communication, and teamwork.

• Ability to follow technical requirements and production feedback.

Preferred

• Experience mixing audio for films, animation, or games.

• Familiarity with loudness standards and final audio delivery.

• Experience with stereo and surround sound workflows.

Application

Please provide examples of previous audio mixing or mastering work, your preferred software, relevant experience, and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production. Main mixing and mastering work will take place during post-production, once dialogue, music, sound effects, and edited scenes are available.

Role Overview

Aetherframe Studios is recruiting a Marketing & Social Media Manager for Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy 3D animated film currently in pre-production.

We are looking for a creative and organized individual who can develop and manage the film's promotional strategy, grow its online presence, and help build an audience throughout production.

Responsibilities

• Develop a marketing and social media strategy for the film.

• Manage promotional content across platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Discord.

• Plan announcements, teasers, production updates, and promotional campaigns.

• Create and maintain a consistent publishing schedule.

• Coordinate with artists, editors, and the director to prepare promotional materials.

• Help develop the project's visual identity and public presentation.

• Monitor audience engagement and evaluate promotional performance.

• Research opportunities for collaborations and community outreach.

• Organize marketing tasks and track progress through ClickUp.

• Ensure promotional materials are approved before publication.

Requirements

• Experience with social media management or digital marketing.

• Understanding of audience engagement and content strategy.

• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to plan and coordinate promotional campaigns.

• Familiarity with major social media platforms.

• Creativity, reliability, and attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate clearly in English.

Preferred

• Experience promoting creative projects, animation, films, or games.

• Knowledge of social media analytics.

• Experience with content planning and community management.

• Basic graphic design or video editing skills.

Application

Please describe your marketing or social media experience, provide examples of accounts or projects you have managed where possible, and include your approximate weekly availability.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production. Marketing planning and audience development can begin immediately after onboarding.

Role Overview

Aetherframe Studios is recruiting an Animation Production Manager for Wings of Ash, an independent feature-length dark fantasy 3D animated film currently in pre-production.

We are looking for an organized and experienced production manager who can oversee the animation production pipeline, coordinate department leads, and help maintain an efficient workflow across a remote creative team.

This is a leadership and production management position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall production schedule and milestones.

• Coordinate workflows across modeling, rigging, storyboarding, layout, animation, lighting, VFX, audio, and post-production departments.

• Identify task dependencies and ensure departments receive the assets and materials required to begin their work.

• Monitor production progress, delays, and potential bottlenecks.

• Work with department leads to distribute workloads and establish realistic deadlines.

• Supervise production tracking and task organization in ClickUp.

• Coordinate with the Production Coordinator on daily task management and follow-ups.

• Identify staffing shortages and recommend recruitment priorities.

• Organize production meetings and progress reports.

• Help resolve scheduling conflicts and production-related problems.

• Report major risks, delays, and resource requirements to the director.

• Ensure completed work moves through the appropriate review and approval stages.

Requirements

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Understanding of 3D animation production pipelines.

• Ability to coordinate multiple departments and manage complex task dependencies.

• Experience with project management software or willingness to learn ClickUp.

• Leadership, team management, and clear communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving and time management abilities.

• Ability to work effectively with a remote team.

Preferred

• Previous experience managing animation, film, game, or other creative productions.

• Familiarity with Blender-based production workflows.

• Experience managing production schedules and cross-department dependencies.

• Experience coordinating volunteer or independent creative teams.

Authority & Collaboration

The Production Manager oversees scheduling, production organization, and coordination between departments.

The director retains final authority over creative direction, major production decisions, and artistic approvals.

Application

Please provide a summary of your production management experience, examples of projects you have coordinated, your familiarity with project management tools, and your approximate weekly availability.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production. Production management work can begin immediately after onboarding.

Character: Terra

Project: Wings of Ash
Role Type: Lead
Language: English

Character Description

Terra is one of four elemental sisters and represents the element of earth.

Her performance should convey strength, determination, and emotional depth. We are looking for a voice actor capable of portraying a character who can remain firm under pressure while also showing vulnerability during intense dramatic moments.

Voice Requirements

• Female-sounding, youthful voice.

• Strong emotional range and natural acting.

• Ability to deliver serious dialogue, confrontations, and vulnerable moments.

• Clear English pronunciation.

• Ability to maintain a consistent character voice.

Recording Requirements

• Good-quality microphone and a quiet recording environment.

• Clean audio without excessive background noise or echo.

• Ability to provide WAV recordings when requested.

• Willingness to record additional takes and revisions.

Collaboration

• Communicate reliably with the production team.

• Follow directorial feedback.

• Track recording assignments through ClickUp.

Application

Please submit the audition lines and provide your recording setup, relevant experience, and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production.

Character: Aura

Project: Wings of Ash
Role Type: Lead
Language: English

Character Description

Aura is one of four elemental sisters and represents the element of air.

Her performance should feel natural, expressive, and emotionally engaging. The character requires an actress who can transition between lighthearted dialogue, determination, fear, and intense dramatic moments.

We are looking for a youthful female-sounding voice with a clear, lively quality and strong emotional versatility.

Voice Requirements

• Natural and expressive English delivery.

• Ability to portray excitement, frustration, fear, determination, and vulnerability.

• Strong emotional acting and believable character reactions.

• Consistent voice throughout multiple recording sessions.

• Ability to follow direction and perform revisions.

Recording Requirements

• Access to a good-quality microphone.

• Quiet recording environment with minimal background noise or echo.

• Ability to deliver clean WAV recordings when requested.

• Professional studio equipment is preferred but not required.

Collaboration

• Communicate reliably with the production team.

• Follow directorial feedback.

• Track recording assignments through ClickUp.

Application

Please submit the audition lines below and include your recording setup, relevant experience, and approximate weekly availability.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production.

Character: Nox

Project: Wings of Ash
Role Type: Major Character
Language: English

Character Description

Nox is a mysterious and powerful character in Wings of Ash, a dark fantasy 3D animated feature film.

She possesses an unsettling calmness, an intelligent and observant nature, and a commanding presence. Her intentions are not always clear, and her words can carry multiple meanings.

Nox is not a stereotypical villain. We are looking for an actress who can deliver subtle, psychologically complex performances rather than relying on exaggerated evil laughter or constant aggression.

Her voice should be capable of sounding reassuring, distant, intimidating, or deeply vulnerable depending on the scene.

Voice Requirements

• Female-sounding voice with a mature, controlled quality.

• Excellent emotional range and subtle dramatic acting.

• Ability to communicate tension through pauses, tone, and restrained delivery.

• Natural English pronunciation and clear diction.

• Consistent character voice across multiple sessions.

• Ability to deliver powerful emotional scenes without excessive theatricality.

Recording Requirements

• Good-quality microphone and a quiet recording environment.

• Clean audio with minimal background noise or echo.

• Ability to submit WAV recordings when requested.

• Willingness to record additional takes and revisions.

Collaboration

• Follow the director's creative guidance.

• Communicate reliably with the production team.

• Track recording assignments through ClickUp.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding unreleased story details and character development.

Application

Please submit all three audition lines and include your recording setup, relevant voice acting experience, and approximate weekly availability.

Additional character information will be shared with selected applicants when appropriate.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production.

Project: Wings of Ash

Role Type: Supporting Characters / Minor Roles / Additional Voices
Language: English
Format: Remote Voice Acting

Role Overview

Wings of Ash is a dark fantasy 3D animated feature film currently in pre-production.

We are looking for multiple voice actors to bring supporting characters, minor speaking roles, and additional background voices to life.

This is an open casting opportunity for performers with different vocal qualities, ages, accents, and acting styles.

Specific characters and recording assignments will be determined as production progresses.

Responsibilities

• Record dialogue for assigned supporting or minor characters.

• Deliver believable performances appropriate to each scene.

• Portray a range of emotions, including fear, excitement, urgency, anger, and sadness.

• Maintain consistent character voices when recording multiple sessions.

• Submit clean recordings and complete revisions when requested.

• Communicate with the production team and track assignments through ClickUp.

Requirements

• Clear and understandable spoken English.

• Good acting ability and emotional expression.

• Access to a good-quality microphone and quiet recording environment.

• Ability to submit clean WAV audio files when requested.

• Reliable communication and willingness to follow direction.

Preferred

• Previous voice acting or acting experience.

• Ability to perform multiple distinct character voices.

• Experience with dramatic or fantasy productions.

Previous professional experience is not required. Strong auditions from newcomers are welcome.

Application

Please submit all three audition lines, using your natural voice or a character voice that demonstrates your acting ability.

Include your recording setup, relevant experience, approximate weekly availability, and any vocal styles or accents you can perform comfortably.

Selected actors may be considered for more than one role. Specific casting decisions remain subject to the director's approval.

Compensation

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production.

Project: Wings of Ash
Position: Concept Artist — Characters & Environments
Department: Visual Development / Art
Work Format: Remote Collaboration

Wings of Ash is an independent dark fantasy 3D animated feature film currently in pre-production.

We are looking for talented Concept Artists to help develop the visual identity of the film.

The story takes place in a fantasy world shaped by elemental magic, ancient mysteries, and powerful winged characters.

Our visual direction emphasizes cinematic atmosphere, expressive character designs, detailed environments, and a distinctive dark fantasy aesthetic.

Concept Artists will create visual references and design sheets that guide the 3D modeling, texturing, and environment teams.

• Develop concept art for characters, costumes, wings, props, and environments.

• Create character turnaround sheets (front, side, and back views) suitable for 3D modeling.

• Explore silhouettes, shapes, colors, materials, and design variations.

• Produce environment concepts, architectural designs, and atmospheric illustrations.

• Create clear visual references for 3D artists.

• Refine concepts based on feedback from the director and 3D Art Director.

• Maintain consistency with the established visual direction of the film.

• Organize assignments, revisions, and submissions through ClickUp.

• Collaborate with 3D modelers to resolve design questions during production.

• Strong 2D drawing and digital illustration skills.

• Understanding of anatomy, perspective, shape language, and composition.

• Ability to create original fantasy character or environment designs.

• Ability to produce readable concept sheets rather than only finished illustrations.

• Willingness to adapt designs based on production requirements.

• Reliable communication and ability to work remotely.

• Experience with character design or environment concept art.

• Understanding of 3D modeling requirements.

• Experience designing fantasy creatures, wings, costumes, or architecture.

• Ability to create model sheets and color variations.

• Familiarity with cinematic visual development.

Professional studio experience is not required. Artists with strong portfolios are welcome to apply.

Concept Artists will collaborate with the director, 3D Art Director, character modelers, and environment artists.

The director retains final creative approval over character designs, locations, and the overall visual identity of the film.

Please include:

• A portfolio featuring character designs, environment concepts, or both.

• Examples of sketches, design exploration, or turnaround sheets, if available.

• The software you use.

• Your preferred specialization: characters, environments, or both.

• Your approximate weekly availability.

We value strong design thinking, originality, and the ability to communicate ideas clearly through artwork.

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production.

Project: Wings of Ash
Position: Script Editor & Story Consultant
Department: Writing / Story Development
Work Format: Remote Collaboration

Wings of Ash is an independent dark fantasy 3D animated feature film currently in pre-production.

We are looking for a Script Editor & Story Consultant to help refine an existing original screenplay.

The film explores elemental magic, family conflict, difficult choices, emotional consequences, and morally complex characters.

The core story, characters, and major plot developments have already been established by the film's creator and director.

This position focuses on strengthening the screenplay while preserving its original creative vision.

• Review and edit the existing screenplay.

• Improve dialogue to make conversations natural, emotionally convincing, and appropriate for each character.

• Identify plot holes, inconsistencies, and unclear character motivations.

• Evaluate story structure, pacing, tension, and emotional progression.

• Help strengthen dramatic scenes, conflicts, and character development.

• Check continuity between scenes and story events.

• Suggest improvements to scene transitions and narrative clarity.

• Help format the screenplay using professional screenwriting conventions.

• Provide constructive feedback and propose alternative dialogue or scene revisions.

• Track assigned revisions and feedback through ClickUp.

• Collaborate directly with the film director during script development.

• Strong English writing and editing skills.

• Understanding of screenplay structure and dialogue writing.

• Ability to analyze character motivations and narrative consistency.

• Experience writing or editing fictional stories, scripts, or screenplays.

• Ability to provide constructive feedback without overriding the original author's vision.

• Reliable communication and willingness to work collaboratively.

• Experience with feature-length screenplays.

• Familiarity with fantasy, drama, or animated films.

• Understanding of foreshadowing, suspense, and plot twists.

• Experience using screenwriting software.

• Ability to identify storytelling problems and suggest practical solutions.

The original story and creative vision belong to the film's creator and director.

The Script Editor may suggest revisions, rewrite assigned dialogue, and propose improvements, but major changes to the story, characters, and ending require the director's approval.

Final creative decisions remain with the director.

Please include:

• Examples of scripts, dialogue, or fiction you have written or edited.

• A brief description of your writing or editing experience.

• Your preferred screenwriting software.

• Your approximate weekly availability.

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to complete a brief editing exercise using a sample scene.

Deferred profit sharing. No upfront payment or guaranteed earnings. Any future compensation depends on distributable profits and separately agreed written terms.

Production Stage: Pre-production / Script Development.