After a whirlwind two years at SAE Melbourne, Jaymes graduated with a Bachelor of Animation in 2018. It was this fast-paced environment, Jaymes said, that prepared him for the industry. “SAE facilitated the right work ethic for me – there’s a lot to be said for getting out what you put in.”
During his studies, Jaymes was given a work placement opportunity at Ignition Immersive, where he was immersed in virtual reality environments. “It was a great experience, especially for my professional development, where I got to work alongside some of the pros at Ignition.”
Shortly after graduating from SAE, Jaymes was picked up by world renowned animation studio, Luma Pictures; where he’s been working at their South Melbourne branch for the past two and half years.
“When I first started at Luma, I was production assistant on Spiderman: Far from Home. Getting a foot in the door for such a huge production was a real eye opener.
“During the film, I was assisting supervisors and production leads with rendering priorities, whilst writing reviews and notes. Looking back, it was a great opportunity from a networking perspective and to also see how the different elements come together.
Following further successful stints as a production assistant on feature films like JoJo Rabbit, and Birds of Prey, Jaymes got his big break as a Junior Asset Artist, and a chance to showcase his skills on the highest grossing blockbuster during the pandemic to date, Godzilla vs. Kong.
“I loved every minute working on that film, as I got to make a heap of environmental art; which is where my skills and passions lay.
Having been at Luma Pictures for the past two and a half years, Jaymes said it’s a privilege to work with an inclusive and collaborative team on soon-to be released films like The Tomorrow War and Marvel Studios’ The Eternals. “Being surrounded by other like-minded people and creatives everyday is really special. Everyone wants you to grow and get better – it’s like a big family.”
Before we leave Jaymes we quiz him on what he’s got coming up. “Unfortunately I can’t tell you that. All I can say is I’m working on some really cool stuff!”
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