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Grumpy Studios

We design immersive elsewheres –
large-scale experiential worlds you can escape into. Curiosity, craft and tenacity are the hiring criteria for Grumpy Sailor.

Founded in 2011, HMAS Grumpy is piloted by Founder James Boyce, with an exceptionally talented leadership team and crew at his side. We create Astonishingly Unforgettable Experiences, that have the potential to change lives, communities and organisations for the better. Grumpy combines original creative formats with emotional storycraft, to produce adventurous and ambitious experiences that evoke an intense response and imprint like a tattoo on your subconscious. We collaborate with cultural institutions, architects, businesses and brands that are looking to enhance lives and do some good in the world. Emerging as a born-digital creative studio, Grumpy Sailor served as both an in-house and external R&D arm for Google’s Creative Lab in Sydney. Since then, we have evolved into Australia’s leading experience design studio, creating installations, experiences, exhibitions and interactive artworks. Grumps is a band of misfits; each team member has taken their own weird and wonderful road to land at our doorstep, and that’s one of our greatest strengths. Our ability to create, code, build, film, paint and make, means our team adapts to any media and any challenge - and challenges are how this special breed of talent gets off. When creative minds like this learn to play in teams, the impossible becomes probable. Grumpy Sailor values a thriving arts and cultural ecosystem, accessible to all; gender equity and cultural diversity in technology and design; environmental sustainability and addressing climate change; and health and wellbeing in our community. We strive to make the world that little bit better through the work we create.

16/05/2024

📣 Attention all Industry Professionals 📣

This June 13th-14th El Capitano James Boyce will be joined by CEO and Founder of Animal Logic Entertainment, Zareh Nalbandian at here in Sydney!

Join James and Zareh as they explore harnessing revolutionary ideas that will transform culture and the creative industries over the next decade. 50+ speakers will offer a field guide to the future – including .australia and MANY more.

Will we see you there? Further info and tickets at the link in our bio

13/05/2024

“I live for those ‘aha’ moments. Those times where someone from your team comes to you with a totally left-field or difficult problem to solve, and you yourself don’t quite know how to solve it. I am inspired by the designers, developers and engineers who push the boundaries, and never say no to a good idea, to the storytellers, strategists, accountants and marketers who work tirelessly to uncover new ways of solving problems””

- Ben, Senior Producer at Grumpy Sailor

What inspires you?

21/04/2024

As Parrtjima, a Festival in Light, comes to a close today, we are able to take a moment to reflect on the incredible event we had the privilege of bringing to life. We saw record numbers in attendance, an unrivalled positive vibe throughout the duration of the event and rave reviews to match.

Festival-goers were treated to each detail of the carefully curated experience; from the deep ruby glow mimicking the heat of the sun on the fiery earth spread across Arrernte country, to the resounding songs of the Tjoritja Cockatoo, an echo which transcends through time. The Macdonald Ranges lit up not only in light but with the stories and memories of generations past. A truly unique experience, we can’t wait to do it all over again next year!

We’d like to take this opportunity to honour the Arrernte people, past and present, and to thank them for guiding us through this extraordinary experience.

18/04/2024

We are gearing up for weekend #2 and the grand finale of the Parrtjima Festival! Seize your last chance to experience a giant seamless canvas on Country, dance on moving patterns and stroll through swirls of colour as animated artworks are brought to life.

New this year was additional projection space alongside our changing art carpet, highlighting work from four different art centres in the Central and Western Desert region. A playful and engaging experience for children and adults alike, let the sand trickle through your fingers as you bathe in images twirling over your body.

Don't forget to share your photos with us. Tag us here or use the hashtag

Festival ends this Sunday 21st. Remember 👉 Parrtjima is FREE, but you must register through the link in our Instagram bio.

16/04/2024

Parrtjima's opening weekend was a whirlwind of cultural celebration! Our teams’ were thrilled to see so many guests in awe of the scenes. Visitors immersed themselves in the magic of this Festival in Light, experiencing vibrant art, captivating storytelling, and the warm welcome of the Arrernte people.

Giant puppet Arelhe Urrperle wowed the crowds, while talks with Shellie Morris and Aaron Fa’aoso sparked inspiration. Jeremy Whiskey's electrifying performance and Bunna Lawrie and Coloured Stone's unique sounds kept spirits high. The Ranges Show painted the night sky with wonder, and the Desart and NT Indigenous Business Network Buy Blak Market buzzed with activity.

From the sensational Welcome to Country on opening night to the stunning Ranges Show and illuminated installations, everyone has been blown away by the magic that is Parrtjima.

Running until Sunday, April 21st, our program extends throughout the week, so if you're planning on joining us, make sure to explore the rest of our exciting program.

12/04/2024

Excitement level 100 as we put the final touches on the anticipated Parrtjima, A Festival in Light ✨ Officially open today from 6pm! ✨ We’re thrilled to collaborate with We Are Gather and Northern Territory Major Events Company to present one of Australia’s most highly celebrated traditional experiences under the outback stars in Alice Springs. Embrace the Western Arrernte Country through Grounded and The Ranges Light Show, explore the breathtaking cultural art installations and connect with ancient stories and traditions of aboriginal culture. The best part? It's FREE! Open until 21st April. Don’t miss out, register now at the link in our Instagram bio or register on the door.

10/04/2024

After a short hiatus, the annual Grumpathlon has made a comeback onto the Grumpy social calendar! The prestigious Kraken Cup was awarded to the winning team of 2024, in a battle of brains and brawn.

Following a morning of fierce competition in the CBD, the Grumpy crew reconvened at Woolloomooloo for an absolute cracker arvo of fun on the harbour. A few sore heads (and bodies) the next day, but absolutely worth it. An epic day to say thank you to our Grumpy crew for their exceptional efforts, everyday!

03/04/2024

Meet the Grumps!
Say hi 👋 to Jason our Creative Director
Pirate Name 🏴‍☠️: Lieutenant Turbo Mullet
Superpower: I think I was too design for art school and too art for design school. Thankfully, there is Grumpy Sailor where my divergent interests can usefully come together.
Kryptonite: Like my kids, if I see ultra-processed food I must eat it. Oreo’s are possibly the pinnacle of this unfortunate weakness.
Alter ego: Currently, I am a weekend warrior tradesman - honing my ‘measure twice, cut once’ skills so that I can patch up our ever-decaying family home. I would never have thought I’d be excited to see stormwater drainage work beautifully - but here I am.
Theme song 🎵: Whatever the kids are playing. I don’t have a choice. Tay-Tay gets a solid run of course:
“And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off (hoo-hoo-hoo)”🕺

20/03/2024

Exciting news! The Museum of Solutions(MuSo) has recently opened its doors, offering a unique 100,000 sq.ft. experiential museum for children in Mumbai. MuSo is more than a museum; it's an inspiration, empowering young minds to enact meaningful change in the world. Designed with creative spaces to Play, Discover, Connect, and Make, MuSo is an immersive experience where kids explore, learn, collaborate, and contribute to a brighter future.

In collaboration with our friends at E2, we’re extremely proud to have played a role in this transformative project, aligning with our mission to leave the world better than we found it. Our contribution focused on the conceptualisation and design of the Discover Lab, an exciting, mission-solving adventure where children engage with immersive exhibits, nurturing understanding and laying the groundwork for compassionate change-makers.

When in Mumbai, don't miss the chance to visit MuSo. It's an open invitation for explorers, dreamers, and innovators – families, children, and educators. Let's embark on this journey together, forging a path toward a better world. 💙🌐

13/03/2024

We're going large in 2024 at Grumps, and are on the lookout for exceptional talent, check out the video for details of roles. Come and make Astonishingly Unforgettable Experiences with us. Curiosity, craft and tenacity are part of the thread of the Grumpy team fabric. If you're passionate about experience design, tech, arts & culture and ready to take things to the next level, we'd love to hear from you! careers@grumpysailor.com

08/03/2024

Nothing says like a personalised email signature featuring our extraordinary female crew mates. Designed by our very own talented and inspiring Junior Designer Hannah as an ode to the remarkable women at Grumpy Sailor; the unstoppable force that makes our ship sail smoothly. And a hearty to all the women, it's possible because of you! ❤️

14/02/2024

Meet the Grumps!
Say hi 👋 to Christopher our Technical Director
Pirate Name 🏴‍☠️: Captain Arty
Superpower: Avast, ye scallywags! I be blendin' the craft o' buildin' structures, the wizardry o' software, and the savvy o' design thinkin', to forge somethin' so grand, it'd make even me trusty parrot squawk 'Blimey!
Kryptonite: Likely it be me empathy, mateys. I can shed a tear quicker than ye can drop me tricorn (that be a hat, for ye landlubbers), as swift as a squall hittin' the high seas!
Alter ego: Arr, me hearties! I be fiercely fond o' the grand arts and the craft o' capturin' sights through me spyglass. Aye, I relish in navigatin' the ever-changin' seas o' these bountiful crafts! 🌟
Theme song 🎵: Aye, anything belted out by ANOHNI and the Johnsons, be like a siren's song to me ears, enchantin' and deep as the fathomless blue. Their melodies be as captivatin' as the call o' the sea, stirrin' the soul like a gale in full blow!

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Suite 1, Level 2, 44-55 Botany Road, Alexandria
Sydney, NSW
2015

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Website

https://grumpystudios.com/

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