Studio: Tippett Studio
Job Opening: Layout & Match Move Supervisor
Location: Toronto, Ontario OR Berkeley, CA
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Layout Responsibilities:
- Execute all aspects of 3D layout and previs work in the studio
- Basic previs set and prop construction and character animation blocking for previs environments
- Integrating previs scenes into final shot production pipeline
- Exchanging cameras and sets between layout, animation, environments, fx and comp departments
- Taking direction from VFX Supervisor and Art Director to address the client’s artistic vision
- Work with R&D and Systems departments to maintain streamlined pipelines and debug technical issues
- Match Move Responsibilities:
- Overseeing all match move work in the studio
- Reviewing and QCing vendor match move scenes for ingest into Tippett’s pipeline
- Addressing internal match move updates when necessary
- Providing occasional in-house match move shot work including cameras, constructing sets and props from reference, matching digital human stand-ins
- Working with the assets, environments, animation, fx, and comp departments to ensure the proper integration of match move scenes
Qualifications & Skills:
- Proven 3D technical skills with industry experience in the layout, match move, or related fields
- Expertise in Maya or other industry standard 3D software
- Familiarity with Nuke, Clarisse, Renderman, Katana, Photoshop, and scripting is a plus
- Strong understanding of visual storytelling and cinematic techniques
- Strong problem-solving ability and good organization skills for managing large volumes of digital data
- Ability to track and manage schedules and priorities, multi-task multiple projects and deadlines
- Familiarity with Shotgun, Google Suite, and other project management tools is a plus
You will need:
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team and take direction professionally.
- Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective prioritization and multitasking skills.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States or Canada.
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, send your resume and cover letter to jobs@tippett.com. Please be sure to include the following in the subject line: <Resume: Your Name, Layout & Match Move Supervisor>