Studio: Elk Studios
Job Opening: Lead Scene Prep/ Precomp Artist
Location: Dundalk, Ireland
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Coordinating and prepping animation scenes
- Working in Toon Boom Harmony & Producer to effectively prepare the show for animation
- Setting up cameras and moves
- Working with production to streamline the process and have an efficient Scene prep dept
- Working with other departments and supplying whatever deliverables are needed
- Pre comp on the scenes with intention to finalise after animation to final comp
- Set up and organised scene files according to project specifications and studio standards
- Import and properly place assets (backgrounds, character rigs, props) into scenes
- Create and manage scene templates for efficient workflow
- Collaborate with animators, background artists, and other departments to ensure smooth production flow
- Maintain and update scene libraries and asset databases
- Collaborate with TD to optimise scenes for efficient performance & rendering
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to scene setup
- Following up and moving into Comp dept after animation phase
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong knowledge and experience with scene prepping in Toon Boom Harmony
- Good understanding of the animation workflow
- Experience in Toon Boom Harmony.
- Troubleshooting skills for technical issues with scenes
- Strong understanding of camera layouts and moves
- Comfortable juggling multiple tasks.
- Good leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills, proactive, and happy to liaise with a whole team of people.
- Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland and located/ able to relocate to Ireland.
