Studio: Walt Disney Animation Studios
Job Opening: Layout Artist
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Executing the staging, blocking and camera work that makes up the foundation of a successful shot and sequence of shots throughout a film
- Producing work (shots) in a fast-paced CG environment using Maya, Linux, and a suite of proprietary software
- Working well with and as part of a team and across departments to produce world class Layout work that is highly consumable in our production’s pipeline
Qualifications & Skills:
- A good working knowledge of the principles of cinematic staging, blocking, and camera work
- Good working knowledge of Maya and Linux is essential
- Good camera animation skills
- Must be able to work iteratively in a fluid and fast-paced environment, take direction easily, and be willing to participate as a member of a highly collaborative team
- Experience with proxy modeling and lighting
- Knowledge of editing and sequence development
- Must be open to working and showing work from rough to finished layouts
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Good working knowledge of the posing/animation of CG characters
- Experience with EFX is a plus
