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We are currently producing a fantasy animated series "Thicker Than Blood", created by @savsko.bsky.social.

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December 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Studio MADBAT

@madbat.studio

There are two different application forms this time, one of them is for 2D positions and the other is for 3D positions. You are allowed to apply for both if you want to, just fill out both applications if that is the case.
2D: forms.gle/4WLFuiJqGMju...
3D: forms.gle/qEWGgN2hTscS...

Character Modeler
Qualifications:
- Must have examples of work (website, portfolio, Drive)
- Some kind of experience working in a team (school, professional, etc.)
- Must be able to model detailed and complex characters
- Must be able to provide efficient topology for rigging
- Must have strong understanding of anatomy
- Ability to also rig models is a bonus
- Ability to do custom textures through Substance Painter or equivalent
- Must have knowledge in using Blender
- Zbrush knowledge is a bonus

Character Model Rigger
Qualifications:
- Must have examples of work (website, portfolio, Drive)
- Some kind of experience working in a team (school, professional, etc.)
- Strong understanding of character bones and weight painting
- Make rigs consistent and easy to understand for animators
- Create rigs for complex characters with complex faces and bodies
- Must be able to explain and/or demonstrate rigs to the animators
- Bonus but not required if you can animate as well
- Must have knowledge in using Blender

Animation Lead
Qualifications:
- Must have examples of work (website, portfolio, Drive)
- Must have at least 2-4 years of professional experience
- Experience in leading a team is a bonus
- Must have production experience with animation and/or rigging
- Must be able to properly communicate between departments
- Must be able to animate complex and dynamic characters
- Must have knowledge in using Blender

3D Animator
Qualifications:
- Must have examples of work (website, portfolio, Drive)
- Some kind of experience working in a team (school, professional, etc.)
- Must be able to animate complex and dynamic characters
- Strong understanding of the principals of animation and story telling through action
- Must have knowledge in using Blender

December 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Studio MADBAT

@madbat.studio

Please note, that these are volunteer positions at this moment in time. As we keep attempting to fundraise we will be trying to make those paid positions as soon as possible. But with being volunteer that means that our time is more flexible and we will work more around people's personal schedules.

Storyboarder/Revisionist
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 or 2 examples of your storyboard work
- Some kind of experience working in a team (school, professional, etc.)
- Strong understanding of perspective, composition, and dynamic shots
- Ability to board action scenes is a big bonus
- Storyboard Pro/Toon Boom Harmony is a bonus
- Draw complex characters on model and in a readable manner

Color Scripter
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 or 2 examples of color scripting work
- Some kind of experience working in a team (school, professional, etc.)
- Have a strong understanding of color theory
- Must have a strong understanding of lighting and the way light interacts with the story
- Must be able to communicate complex characters accurately to the show's style

Concept Artist
Qualifications:
- Must have examples of work (website, portfolio, Drive)
- Some kind of experience working in a team (school, professional, etc.)
- Must have strong conceptual design skills
- Strong understanding of digital painting, perspective and fundamentals
- Preferably have good knowledge of gothic and alternative styles (Victorian gothic, punk, whimsigoth, Juggalo, etc.)

Environmental Modeler
Qualifications:
- Must have examples of work (website, portfolio, Drive)
- Some kind of experience working in a team (school, professional, etc.)
- Must be able to model complex and detailed environments (exterior and interior)
- Ability to do custom textures through Substance Painter or equivalent
- Ability to work with foliage
- Must have knowledge in using Blender

December 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Studio MADBAT

@madbat.studio

#indieanimation #indieseries #animation #animatedseries #trailer #animatic #vampires #bats #goth #gothic #gothcore #victoriangothic #whimsigoth #fantasy #lgbtq #voiceacting #kickstarter #donate

December 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Studio MADBAT

@madbat.studio

Check out our indie animated project, "Thicker Than Blood"! It centers around a fantasy world with vampires and werewolves, and our Kickstarter for our pilot closes in 3 days. Any support is appreciated!
bsky.app/profile/madb...

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